Outdoor Recreation Program Assistant- Department of Recreation & Parks

Salary Range: $45,503.00 - $54,309.00 Annually

Our Benefits                                     

The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

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Job Summary:

A Recreation Program Assistant oversees the operation of a specialized citywide recreational activity. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek which may include evening and weekend hours. Work is performed mainly in an office where there are no uncomfortable working conditions. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications:                           

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have a high school diploma or a GED certification from an accredited institution.

AND

Experience: Have five years of experience in leading recreational activities.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Six months of additional experience in leading recreational activities may be substituted for each year of the high school requirement. A bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three years of experience requirement. A master's degree in one of the above areas from an accredited college or university may be substituted for six months of the experience requirement.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: N/A.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of a variety of sports, games and recreational activities.

• Ability to plan and organize recreation activity schedules.

• Ability to interpret agency policies and procedures as applied to specific activity.

• Ability to deal effectively with large groups of people.

• Ability to promote a special recreation event.

• Ability to write flyers and news releases.

• Ability to keep records.

Background Check                                      

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                                                           

Education Accreditation

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible l