Senior Recreation Specialist (14019, Grade 22)
Apply NowCompany: Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Location: Greenbelt, MD 20770
Description:
Salary: $60,849.00 - $107,768.00 Annually
Location : Greenbelt, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 14019
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Special Program Division
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner is seeking a Senior Recreation Specialist to assist in the support, supervision and management of youth development and recreational programs. Duties include assisting with training related to youth programming, licensing for after-school programs, youth camp standards and related programs such as food/nutrition programs in facilities.
Prepares and coordinates work schedules and activity plans for career and intermittent staff. Prepares and recommends program budget and resource requirements, and monitors expenditures. Applies knowledge of, and skill, in the principles, concepts, and techniques of recreation program administration, program assessment and analysis, public administration, budgeting, marketing, leisure services, social and cultural programs, safety and health regulations, and related activities.
Examples of Important Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Physical Education or any related field. Two (2) years of recreation, sports administration/management, physical education, leisure services or other related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.
Preferred candidates will have:
Good knowledge of: Youth development, recreational programming, *afterschool programs and Kids care programs (MSDE Licensing Standards), *Youth Camp Safety Standards, *Summer Food Service/Afterschool Food Service protocols, *health and wellness standards, and Parks and Recreation youth program quality standards and assessments
Skilled In the operation of; (1) computers; and (2) automobiles
Ability to: (1) apply principles to solve practical problems; (2) read routine reports and correspondence; (3) write routine reports and correspondence; (4) use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar; (5) make oral presentations to large groups; (6) speak clearly; (7) organize work effectively; and (8) provide courteous service.
*Developed primarily employment in this job class. Six-month period expected.
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification Title: Senior Recreation Specialist -1806
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Salary commensurate with experience.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Leave Programs
Other Benefits
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
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Please share your experience in supporting and/or managing youth development and/or recreation programs. (Maximum 300 words)
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Location : Greenbelt, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 14019
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Special Program Division
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner is seeking a Senior Recreation Specialist to assist in the support, supervision and management of youth development and recreational programs. Duties include assisting with training related to youth programming, licensing for after-school programs, youth camp standards and related programs such as food/nutrition programs in facilities.
Prepares and coordinates work schedules and activity plans for career and intermittent staff. Prepares and recommends program budget and resource requirements, and monitors expenditures. Applies knowledge of, and skill, in the principles, concepts, and techniques of recreation program administration, program assessment and analysis, public administration, budgeting, marketing, leisure services, social and cultural programs, safety and health regulations, and related activities.
Examples of Important Duties
- Provide knowledge and training to staff about the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE} Regulations, After-school Program licensure and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Youth Camp Safety Standards (VCSS) and Commission/Departmental guidelines and standards.
- Provide coordination, guidelines, training, monitoring and evaluation of the Summer Nutrition Program and the After-school food program.
- Recruit, select and train nurses and other Intermittent staff to support countywide programming.
- Assist with the development and implementation of Departmental, divisional and operational goals and procedures.
- Market needed programs and facilities, assisting with community outreach to promote programs and Initiatives.
- Ability to work collaboratively with external and internal partners.
- Provide assistance and customer service to visitors.
- Participate in Departmental, Divisional, or other committees as assigned.
- Independently performs various types of research and analyses to solve standard, recurring problems.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have:
Good knowledge of: Youth development, recreational programming, *afterschool programs and Kids care programs (MSDE Licensing Standards), *Youth Camp Safety Standards, *Summer Food Service/Afterschool Food Service protocols, *health and wellness standards, and Parks and Recreation youth program quality standards and assessments
Skilled In the operation of; (1) computers; and (2) automobiles
Ability to: (1) apply principles to solve practical problems; (2) read routine reports and correspondence; (3) write routine reports and correspondence; (4) use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar; (5) make oral presentations to large groups; (6) speak clearly; (7) organize work effectively; and (8) provide courteous service.
*Developed primarily employment in this job class. Six-month period expected.
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification Title: Senior Recreation Specialist -1806
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Salary commensurate with experience.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
- Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
- Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
- Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
- Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
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Please share your experience in supporting and/or managing youth development and/or recreation programs. (Maximum 300 words)
Required Question