NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Senior Center Director (Recreation Specialist, Grade 21)
3950 Ferrara Dr Silver Spring MD 20906 USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $112K/yr
2+ years expMontgomery County Department of Recreation is a nationally recognized agency dedicated to providing high-quality community-based programs. They are seeking a dynamic Recreation Specialist to oversee and innovate programs for seniors aged 55 and older, ensuring inclusivity and engagement within the community.
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Responsibilities
Lead Programs & Events– Plan, manage, and evaluate recreational programs and large scale events for a diverse older adult community
Community Engagement & Inclusion– Build positive relationships (internally & externally) and ensure programs are culturally inclusive, equitable, responsive and welcoming to all older adults wishing to attend
Program Development & Evaluation– Set center and team goals, manage budgets, evaluate outcome success, and use viable data for strategic program planning and continue improvement
Staff, Volunteer & Contractor Oversight– Recruit, train, coach, schedule, lead, and evaluate seasonal staff, volunteers and contractors
Administrative & Software Management– Oversee program scheduling, promoting, registering, and operations using recreation approved software(e.g.VSI, Outlook, etc.)
Financial & Compliance Management–Handle revenue collection, cash management, purchasing inventory and supplies, safeguarding personal information, and enforcing county policies and procedures
Marketing & Communication– Promote programs through newsletters, calendars, flyers, and digital media boards; collaborate with colleagues within the department and ensure public outreach guidelines are followed
Community Partnership & Nutrition Program– Maintain a positive relationship with community organizations and partners and ensuring all collaborations have a formalized agreement. Oversee a lunch time congregate meal program in partnership with DHHS. Ensure all food safely regulations and procedures are met
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of progressively responsible recreational specialist work involving planning, organizing, supervising and implementing an area-wide, countywide or special interest recreation program
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be substituted
Experience working in cross-cultural environments or a commitment to improving cultural competency
Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent organizational abilities and attention to details
Proven experience in recreation program planning and facilities management for older adults
Maintaining stability amongst seasonal employees by modelling desired behaviours through consistent and positive work ethic, and by advocating on behalf of the management team
Budgeting and fiscal management expertise
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and recreation software systems
Preferred
Extensive experience in developing and managing high-volume recreation programs for older adults (55+), including program creation, data entry, evaluation, and facility bookings
Demonstrated ability to hire, train, manage, schedule, coach, supervise, and evaluate contractors, staff, and/or volunteers, with several years of leadership experience in these areas
Flexibility to work a varying schedule based on seasonal and departmental needs, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Proven recreation experience serving a diverse older adult population, including planning, organizing, and implementing classes, activities, and events for individuals from various cultural backgrounds
Multilingual skills are highly desirable; proficiency in languages other than English is considered an asset
Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year.
Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year.
In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays.
Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans.
Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years.
Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary.
All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID.
We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts.
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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