Assistant Recreation Program Director – Karate Instructor
Washington County, Vermont, WI, United States
Job Description:
JOB TITLE:
Assistant Recreation Program Director
GRADE PTT:
3
DEPARTMENT:
Parks & Recreation
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Recreation Program Coordinator
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
The Assistant Recreation Program Director assists the Recreation Program Director in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the overall activity program and supervises the program staff in their absence. The Assistant Program Director is often assigned responsibility for specific aspects of the program activity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS:
Assist the Director in facilitating the recreation program.
Be knowledgeable, monitor, ensure and adhere to all Washington County Parks and Recreation Department policies, rules, and guidelines.
Monitor and ensure appropriate participant behavior and adherence to program rules and regulations.
Work closely, cooperatively, and amicably with all staff members.
Communicate participant issues to the Director or appropriate staff to notify parents or to take corrective actions.
When necessary, handle questions, problems, and concerns of parents/guardians before, during and after the program.
Keep the Director up-to-date on any ongoing issues.
Mediate any conflicts that may arise between members of your group.
Ensure the safety and privacy of participants during ALL activities including breaks.
Report to and seek advice and/or assistance from the Recreation Program Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
This position requires a full range of motion, such as, but not limited to: climbing, balancing, stooping, crawling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and grasping. Physical activities also include active communicative activities, i.e… Talking and hearing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license.
Leading, planning, and supervising of children preferred.
Supervising of employees preferred.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Defined as very active work: exerting force to move objects occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds of force on occasion and /or in excess of 20 pounds of force: worker is sitting/standing and/or in motion most of the time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS:
Hold Shotokan Karate Dan rank issued by ISKF or JKA (recommended)
Ability to set and maintain high standards of instruction (recommended)
Develop teaching curriculum for students based on rank (recommended)
Minimum of five years of teaching experience (recommended)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. Revised: 5/2023
Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States and willing to provide unexpired USCIS Form I-9 employment eligibility verification documentation upon request.
Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V
DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES: March 23, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Ready to get started? Apply for the Assistant Recreation Program Director – Karate Instructor position now! WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
Telephone: (240) 313-2350 Fax: (240) 203-6355
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Call 7-1-1 for MD Relay
Web Site: www.washco-md.net
Job Line: (240)-313-2360
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic or veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability.
INSTRUCTIONS: Applications are only accepted for posted positions. All applicants must provide a complete, separate and signed application for each position.
For more information contact:
WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
Telephone: (240) 313-2350
Fax: (240)-203-6355
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Call 7-1-1 for MD Relay
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Assistant Recreation Program Director
GRADE PTT:
3
DEPARTMENT:
Parks & Recreation
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Recreation Program Coordinator
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
The Assistant Recreation Program Director assists the Recreation Program Director in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the overall activity program and supervises the program staff in their absence. The Assistant Program Director is often assigned responsibility for specific aspects of the program activity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS:
Assist the Director in facilitating the recreation program.
Be knowledgeable, monitor, ensure and adhere to all Washington County Parks and Recreation Department policies, rules, and guidelines.
Monitor and ensure appropriate participant behavior and adherence to program rules and regulations.
Work closely, cooperatively, and amicably with all staff members.
Communicate participant issues to the Director or appropriate staff to notify parents or to take corrective actions.
When necessary, handle questions, problems, and concerns of parents/guardians before, during and after the program.
Keep the Director up-to-date on any ongoing issues.
Mediate any conflicts that may arise between members of your group.
Ensure the safety and privacy of participants during ALL activities including breaks.
Report to and seek advice and/or assistance from the Recreation Program Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
This position requires a full range of motion, such as, but not limited to: climbing, balancing, stooping, crawling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and grasping. Physical activities also include active communicative activities, i.e… Talking and hearing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license.
Leading, planning, and supervising of children preferred.
Supervising of employees preferred.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Defined as very active work: exerting force to move objects occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds of force on occasion and /or in excess of 20 pounds of force: worker is sitting/standing and/or in motion most of the time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS:
Hold Shotokan Karate Dan rank issued by ISKF or JKA (recommended)
Ability to set and maintain high standards of instruction (recommended)
Develop teaching curriculum for students based on rank (recommended)
Minimum of five years of teaching experience (recommended)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. Revised: 5/2023
Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States and willing to provide unexpired USCIS Form I-9 employment eligibility verification documentation upon request.
Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V
DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES: March 23, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Ready to get started? Apply for the Assistant Recreation Program Director – Karate Instructor position now! WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
Telephone: (240) 313-2350 Fax: (240) 203-6355
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Call 7-1-1 for MD Relay
Web Site: www.washco-md.net
Job Line: (240)-313-2360
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic or veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability.
INSTRUCTIONS: Applications are only accepted for posted positions. All applicants must provide a complete, separate and signed application for each position.
For more information contact:
WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
Telephone: (240) 313-2350
Fax: (240)-203-6355
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Call 7-1-1 for MD Relay
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