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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Recreation Activity Center (RAC) Leader

Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$38K/yr - $43K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking Recreation Activity Center (RAC) Leaders to oversee recreational and park programs within Baltimore County. The role involves supervising activities, planning events, and ensuring safe operation of facilities while interacting with community members.

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Responsibilities

Assists in the coordination, planning, promoting, scheduling, and evaluating of a variety of recreation activities and special events in a heavily programmed recreation activity center

Plans and leads a diversified program of indoor and outdoor activities in the following categories: cultural arts, fitness, hobbies, performing arts, sports, and socialization

Meets with participants of recreation activity center programs to determine leisure activity needs

Participates in recreation activity center activities

Chaperones field trips taken by recreation activity center participants

Interacts with recreation activity center program participants

Assists children with completing homework

Inspects facilities to make certain that structures, areas, and equipment are safe, adequate, and functioning properly

Recruits, trains, and coordinates the work of occasional staff and volunteers

Provides site supervision and oversees daily operations in the absence of a RAC Coordinator

Provides basic first aid when necessary and responds to emergencies according to protocol

Communicates effectively with participants, parents/guardians, and other staff members

Maintains accurate records of attendance, incidents, and food service logs

Assists in the setup, operation, and clean-up of recreation programs and events

Qualification

CPR certificationFirst aid certificationServSafe Food Handler certificationRecreation program planningYouth groupsSupervisory skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

One year of successful experience as a recreation leader, recreation specialist, teacher assistant, social worker or counselor in a closely related field, or one year of experience in education as a teacher

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment

Must earn and maintain valid CPR and first aid certifications within 10 months of appointment

Must earn and maintain a valid ServSafe Food Handler certification within 10 months of appointment