Tournaments & Events Supervisor - Recreation Services Coordinator II
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.83 - $29.38
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Retirement Plan
wellness programs
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
Howard County, located conveniently in central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern cosmopolitan excitement. It is recognized as a vibrant and growing community that prides itself on innovation, sustainability, and exceptional quality of life. Howard County Government stands as a leader in these areas, consistently outperforming expectations and earning prestigious accolades. In 2025, the county government was honored with a record-breaking 85 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), the highest number ever received by any county in Maryland's history. These awards highlight the government's commitment to innovation, transformative programs,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in recreation or parks coordination
- Ability to supervise and train part-time staff
- Working knowledge of ActiveNet software
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends
- Maryland Class C Driver's License or equivalent
- Commitment to sustainability practices
- Ability to prepare and monitor administrative paperwork
- Experience with budgeting and purchasing processes
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in recreation program coordination or management
- Proficiency in ActiveNet permitting and program management software
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to supervise part-time and contingent staff
- Experience with marketing and promotional activities
- Knowledge of sustainable practices in recreation operations
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Maryland Class C Driver's License or equivalent
Job Duties
- Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels
- Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately
- Coordinates selected seasonal programs as assigned by supervisor
- Works with State Sports Tourism Office and local tourism office to promote event programs regionally
- Provide direct leadership for tournaments and events as deemed necessary
- Provide customer service with regard to programming questions, as well as assist contractors/staff with participant information/supplies and materials
- Prepare news release for upcoming programs
- Coordinate with the Board of Education and county facilities to reserve program space and cancel when needed
- Reviews all permits for conflicts
- Provide customer service in regard to suitable programming, prepare program evaluations, and organize comments/complaints
- Monitors the status of contractual arrangements
- Work with other divisional recreation coordinators as a team to accomplish tasks most efficiently
- Prepares administrative paperwork necessary for contingent staff
- Monitors the status of employee paperwork
- Assist supervisor with purchasing, warehousing and delivery of equipment and supplies
- Distributes marketing and promotional items
- Updates seasonal program information on the web page, when necessary
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise part-time program staff
- Provide direct supervision to contingent staff and professional service contractors
- Assist division staff and lead divisional activities as required
- Inputs programs into the seasonal brochures, checks for accuracy on the ActiveNet database and creates program fliers
- Input staff payroll, handle inquiries about hours paid, prepare biweekly payroll report
- Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations
- Proficient in ActiveNet permitting process, acts as back up for field permitting
- Prepares and monitors the progress of work orders with park operation staff
- Works daily with Park Operations staff to ensure optimal communication on sport and health event issues
- Handle customer requests, inquiries, and concerns for department activities, with a focus on sports and health events programming
- Prepares and monitors the progress of park ranger requests with Park Ranger supervisors
- Works daily with Park Rangers to assure optimal communication on Sport and Health Event issues
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Works a flexible schedule which includes occasional evening and weekend hours
- This position may be deemed essential in an emergency at the discretion of the director
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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