Sollers Point Recreation Activity Coordinator (RAC)

Sollers Point Recreation Activity Coordinator (RAC)

Salary

$36,038.00 - $41,458.00 Annually

Location

Sollers Point, Dundalk, MD

Job Type

MERIT

Job Number

05.102 05-26

Department

RECREATION & PARKS

Opening Date

05/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for a Sollers Point Activity Coordinator.

Pay Schedule I, Grade 19-regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach proof of education, and/or certification(s)/professional license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and Education may result in your application not being considered.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose

Under close supervision, is responsible for the direct leadership of a wide variety of recreation programs, activities, and special events.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Plans, implements, schedules, promotes, coordinates, and leads recreation programs, activities, and special events for youth, teens, adults, and families.
• Develops and runs structured after-school activities, summer programs, drop-in activities, enrichment programs, sports, fitness activities, social recreation, arts, cultural activities, hobbies, and special interest programs.
• Provides direct program leadership and instruction, including actively running programs regularly rather than only coordinating or supervising them.
• Creates weekly and seasonal program plans that include organized games, sports, fitness, arts and crafts, enrichment, life skills, social recreation, special events, and other age-appropriate recreational activities.
• Assists with the daily operation of afterschool and summer programs, including participant supervision, activity setup, program delivery, transitions, clean-up, attendance, and parent/guardian communication.
• Works collaboratively with Recreation Activity Center staff, Community Office staff, Programming staff, volunteers, schools, community partners, and other divisions to support consistent and high-quality programming.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, guides, and coordinates the work of part-time staff, seasonal employees, instructors, and volunteers assigned to programs.
• Ensures programs are safe, organized, engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with departmental goals, policies, and customer service expectations.
• Enters, updates, and monitors programs, permits, rosters, attendance, and related information in CivicRec and other department systems.
• Prepares program materials, supplies, equipment, spaces, and facilities needed for successful program delivery.
• Assists with program budgets, supply requests, purchasing needs, attendance tracking, participation reports, and program statistics.
• Evaluates program participation, participant feedback, staffing needs, supplies, and overall program effectiveness, and recommends improvements.
• Ensures afterschool, summer, and other youth program operations meet all applicable requirements for participant supervision, meal distribution, food service coordination, attendance tracking, and daily program documentation.
• Ensures required background checks, trainings, certifications, and clearances are completed and maintained for assigned staff, volunteers, instructors, and program support personnel in accordance with County and departmental requirements.
• Inspects indoor and outdoor program areas, equipment, fields, and activity spaces to ensure they are safe, clean, adequate, and ready for use.
• Supports countywide programs and special events, including summer activities, school-year programs, recreation center events, field trips, community events, and other department-directed initiatives.
• Maintains positive working relationships with participants, families, staff, volunteers, schools, community organizations, and the general public.
• Responds to program questions, concerns, and customer service needs in a professional and timely manner.
• Works a flexible schedule that includes afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, and seasonal schedule changes based on afterschool, summer, special event, and overall program needs.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of required qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions for each position in the class. Not all positions may be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent;

Plus

Two years successful experience as a playground leader, recreation leader, recreation specialist, teacher, or worker in a closely allied field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of the organization of leagues, clubs, tournaments, programs, exhibits, demonstrations, and entertainment.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theory of programming recreational and leisure activities.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of community recreation.
• Knowledge of first aid.
• Skill in at least three of the following types of activities: athletics, dramatics, storytelling, low-organized games, social recreation, informal discussion, nature study, music, handicrafts
• Skill in an appreciation of activities conducted by Recreation and Parks to develop a well-balanced, diversified program.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to secure the effective use of volunteer leaders.
• Ability to recruit, supervise, and train staff.
• Ability to recruit, train, and guide volunteers.
• Ability to assist in the planning, organizing, and supervising of recreation and parks programs for a region.
• Ability to lead program preparation and setup, which may include facility setup or initial field layout, maintaining athletic field lines (e.g., soccer, football, lacrosse), and preparing ball diamonds.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the public, other agencies, and co-workers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of departmental recreation and parks programs, services, and operations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing a recreation facility.
• Skill in the management of a recreation center, park, or related facility.
• Skill in the recruitment, supervision, and training of staff.
• Skill in recruiting, training, and guiding volunteers.
• Skill in assisting in the planning, organizing, and supervising of recreation and parks programs for a community.br>

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid drivers license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland drivers license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Education, License, and Certification

Applicants are required to submit proof of a drivers license and education to meet the qualifications of the position. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Documents can be mailed or delivered to:

ATTN: Activity Coordinator - Rec and Parks

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You must attach proof of education, and/or certification(s)/professional license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Examination Procedure

Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as submitted on their application and supplemental questions. Applicants are advised to clearly and completely state the dates, duties, and responsibilities of their past and present experience for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification entails some physical labor, including walking over rough, uneven surfaces during inspections of facilities and grounds, as well as lifting and carrying items.

The work entails travel to recreation and park sites, facilities, and meetings throughout the County. A valid drivers license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland drivers license is required at the time of appointment.

Employees in this classification may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation, including, but not limited to, criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance

General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.

Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employees annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Leave

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance

70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

01

Are you currently a merit, full-time, non-merit, part-time, or temporary employee of Baltimore County General Government? Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems, Baltimore County Community College, and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

02

This Recreation Activity Coordinator (RAC) position will assist significantly with programming at Sollers Point, including after-school and summer programs. Are you interested in an Activity Coordinator role focused on direct program leadership and responsibilities?

• Yes
• No

03

Select the option that best describes your educational background and experience as a playground leader, recreation leader, recreation specialist, teacher, or working in a closely allied field.

• Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent. Plus, two years successful experience as a playground leader, recreation leader, recreation specialist, teacher, or worker in a closely allied field.
• At least two years successful experience as a playground leader, recreation leader, recreation specialist, teacher, or worker in a closely allied field.
• Not Applicable. I do not have any of the above combinations of education and/or experience.

04

Have you completed CPR/First Aid training and possess a current certificate?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience planning, organizing, implementing, or supporting recreation programs, afterschool activities, summer programs, camps, drop-in programs, or special events?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience directly leading, instructing, or facilitating recreation activities for youth, teens, adults, or families?

• Yes
• No

07

Select the types of activities you have organized, led, or supported. Select all that apply.

• Afterschool Programs
• Drop-In Recreation Programs
• Family Programs
• Field Trips
• Fine Arts
• Fitness or Wellness Activities
• Handicrafts
• Low-Organized Games
• Nature Program
• Performing and Cultural Arts
• Recreational Social Activities or Hobbies
• Special Events
• Sports and Physical Education
• Teen Programs
• Summer Programs or Camps
• Other
• Not Applicable. None of the above.

08

Do you have experience developing weekly, monthly, seasonal, or summer program schedules?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have work experience recruiting, training, scheduling, or coordinating the work of part-time staff, seasonal staff, instructors, or volunteers?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience entering, updating, or monitoring programs, permits, attendance, rosters, reports, or participant information in registration software such as CivicRec or a similar system?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience using spreadsheets or other tracking tools to monitor attendance, rosters, meal counts, program statistics, budgets, supplies, or reports?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience supporting food service, snack service, meal distribution, meal counts, or related documentation in a youth program setting?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have experience assisting with compliance requirements such as background checks, required trainings, certifications, clearances, safety checks, incident reporting, or daily program documentation?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have experience inspecting or preparing program spaces, equipment, fields, playgrounds, or facilities to ensure they are safe and ready for use?

• Yes
• No

15

Are you able to work a flexible schedule that includes afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, and seasonal schedule changes based on program needs?

• Yes
• No

16

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including street address, email address, and contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in me not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in me not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information, visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

Required Question

Employer Baltimore County

Address 308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone 410-887-3135

Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov