Olde Towne Youth Center Facility Coordinator

Olde Towne Youth Center Facility Coordinator

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Olde Towne Youth Center, 301 Teachers Way, Gaithersburg, MD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY2027-01138

Department

Parks, Recreation & Culture

Division

Gaithersburg Youth Center at Olde Towne (1424)

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture is seeking an organized and customer service focused recreation professional for the full-time position of Olde Towne Youth Center Facility Coordinator to manage and oversee the daily safe and efficient operation of the facility, its programs and activities. As the Facility Coordinator, you will ensure that middle-school-aged participants have a welcoming space to gather after school for recreational opportunities, social interaction, healthy physical activity, study groups, field trips, fun learning activities that align with the environmentally friendly features of the Youth Center, and various other activities. The Youth Center serves students from Gaithersburg and Forest Oak Middle Schools, and features a recording studio and a computer lab.

Olde Towne Youth Center is one of the City's green municipal buildings, offering its young patrons a variety of features designed to minimize environmental impact. From the site location to the chemical composition of the paint, every aspect of the building has been thoughtfully crafted to be both innovative and environmentally friendly. The center was designed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification standards, with green features including a geothermal heating and cooling system that conserves energy and reduces air pollution, cabinets made from rapidly renewable wheatboard, floors crafted from recycled tires and rubber, ENERGY STAR windows, light sensors to optimize energy use, forest-certified wood to support sustainable forestry, and insulation made from recycled blue jeans.

We are looking for a creative, resourceful, and enthusiastic individual with experience and understanding of facility and personnel management, financial operations, and community relations. You must have strong supervisory skills, be able to coordinate with internal and external customers, and work effectively with a diverse population. Taking initiative and ownership of a variety of responsibilities, exercising good judgment, and setting a positive example for the rest of the staff to follow are essential. You must be an effective communicator, computer savvy, able to juggle multiple tasks and adapt to changing needs and priorities, and work effectively independently and as part of the team. Youll be joining an innovative and collaborative team committed to promoting positive youth development and providing diverse opportunities for middle school youth.

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; a core work schedule will be established upon hire. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required to support operational needs.

Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($61,000 - $68,000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience and qualifications of the candidate. We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, health and wellness programs, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, training and professional growth opportunities, and excellent work/life balance.

Job Functions

What you will do with us:

• Oversee daily operations of the facility; check and monitor equipment and inspect facility daily; report problems, initiate work requests when necessary; coordinate financial operations and operating budget; purchase equipment and supplies.
• Develop, coordinate, plan, schedule, implement, and supervise programs, activities, trips, events, clubs, and clinics.
• Oversee the GYC Studios and coordinate related programs and activities.
• Supervise camps and clinics as a member of the Summer Camp staff.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate facility staff; prepare work schedules and manage payroll records; develop and provide training for facility personnel.
• Supervise participants in on-site and off-site (field trips and events) programs and activities.
• Promote, process, and maintain memberships and program registrations; develop and implement creative marketing strategies.
• Provide outstanding service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.

Key job responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the complete classification specification for the Facility Coordinator position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for this position to provide opportunity for growth and development (Grade 106 in the Citys FY 2027 Schedule of Salary Ranges).

Qualifications

What you will need to be considered:

• Demonstrated ability to engage, mentor, and relate to middle school youth.
• Well-developed facility/program/project management skills.
• Solid computer/technology skills (Microsoft 365, specialized recreation and financial management software).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, outreach, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelors degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Management, Public Administration, or closely related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in facility management, recreation or leisure services, and/or programming; some direct supervisory experience a plus.
• Some knowledge of and experience with music and audio production including equipment and software used for live instrumental recording and vocal production; knowledge of and previous experience with Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere, and/or FL Studio software preferred.
• Be safety-conscious and able to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Valid drivers license and safe driving record.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire).
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding) preferred.
• Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.

Additional Information

Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:

• A complete online application

• Current Resume (attached to the online application)

• Letter of interest (attached to the online application)

Your cover letter should highlight why you are interested in the position, and your resume and letter should discuss past relevant experience and convey how that experience, in addition to your other special skills and abilities, make you uniquely qualified to serve in this position.

Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is strongly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are identified or all hiring decisions have been made.

This is a full-time salaried "exempt" position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week (not eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Citys personnel regulations). Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.

For more information about the position, contact Youth Center Facility Manager Jake Hersom at Jake.Hersom@gaithersburgmd.gov or 240.805.1540. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at hr@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301.258.6327.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.

The City of Gaithersburg offers its full-time employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and professional lives. Employees are eligible on their first day of employment (unless otherwise specified). We provide employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - employer pays 85% of premium in each tier
• Multi-tiered coverage options (single, single + spouse, single + child, single + children, family)
• Retirement Health Savings contribution (for non-participants in medical or dental plans)

Medical Insurance

• CIGNA HealthCare Open Access Plan
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Wellness Initiatives

Dental Insurance

• Sun Life Indemnity Plan
• Use a dentist of choice or participating dentist for increased savings
• Basic or Enhanced Plans offered

Vision Insurance

• National Vision Administrators
• Use a provider of choice or participating provider for increased savings

RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS

• Eligible for immediate enrollment in all plans upon hire
• 401A - Employer contribution equivalent to 8% of employees annual base salary; fully vested after 5 years
• 401K - Employer 3% matching contribution on the first 5% of employees annual base salary contributed by the employee; fully vested after 5 years
• 401A Supplemental - Additional 5% employer contribution to eligible employees in the Public Works and Police Departments who have physically demanding jobs on a consistent basis; fully vested after 10 years
• 457-deferred compensation plan and Roth IRA (employee contributions only)

PAID LEAVE

• Vacation (12 - 24 days accrued annually; accrual rate based on years of service)
• Sick Leave (13 days accrued annually; unlimited accrual)
• Personal Leave (28 hours granted annually)
• Family Care Leave (up to 8 weeks in rolling 12-month period for eligible employees) to care for newborn/newly adopted/newly placed child or family member
• Holidays (11 holidays observed each year)
• Volunteer Service (12 hours granted annually)
• Jury duty, bereavement leave, military leave (as needed)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability & Workers Compensation Insurance
• Multilingual Stipend ($2,080 per year for eligible employees, paid biweekly)
• Language Learning Program (through Babbel)
• Housing Stipend (Up to $3,600 per year for eligible employees)
• Tuition Assistance (Up to $5,250 per year eligible after 1 year of service)
• Healthy Lifestyle Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Ongoing Training/Personal Development Programs
• Credit Union
• Recreation & Leisure Opportunities & Discounts
• Direct Deposit (required)

Click on the link below to view general information about the benefits available.

Summary of Employee Benefits (pdf)

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ("see resume" is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

• Yes
• No

02

Indicate the highest level of education obtained.

• Some College (no degree)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher
• Other

03

If you have a college degree, indicate the area of study in which it was obtained. If no college degree, please state "None."

04

List any relevant course work or other training you have completed. Include date of completion.

05

Do you have at least one year of paid experience in facility management, recreation services, recreation programming, or related field?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have previous paid experience working with middle school to high school aged youth?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience performing cash management responsibilities (processing and documenting payments, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have professional experience directly supervising staff or volunteers (recruiting, hiring, assigning and supervising the work of, and evaluating)?

• Yes
• No

09

Indicate any audio/visual production software you have used for at least 6 months. Check all that apply.

• Pro Tools
• Adobe Premiere
• FL Studio
• Other
• None - I have no experience using this type of software

10

List any computer skills (include software and database applications) and/or equipment operated that directly relate to the requirements/essential functions of this position. If none, please state "None."

11

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you able to communicate fluently in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding)?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you able to communicate fluently in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding)?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you First Aid and CPR/AED certified?

• Yes
• No

15

List any other current relevant professional licenses, certifications, or credentials that you currently possess. Include the date completed or attained.

16

How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?

• City of Gaithersburg Website
• Job Interest Card Notification
• Indeed
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Other Website
• Social Media
• Friend or Relative
• I am a current City employee
• Other

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Employer City of Gaithersburg

Address 31 South Summit Avenue

Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877

Phone 301-258-6327

Website http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/government/job-opportunities