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Recreation Park Coordinator/Supervisor

The Town of Ocean City, MD, Ocean City, MD, United States


SUMMARY
This position exercises independent judgement and authority in directing park operations at Bayside Park at 3rd Street to include Ocean Bowl Skate Park and the east and west blocks of 3rd street. Work includes supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality recreational services. The supervisor serves as the primary decision‑maker for park operations and is accountable for park security, maintenance, staff performance, program effectiveness and facility management.

This position will have a seasonal salary reclassification.

The job is 40 hours a week with required weekend and holiday hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages Ocean Bowl Skate Park to include: program operation and supervision, oversees routine maintenance of park facilities, assisting public, cash accounting and deposit preparation, receipting and registering daily entrants, memberships and events, data entry, facility security, program set up and breakdown, administrator and decision-maker during operating hours.

Independently manages Bayside Park facilities, east and west blocks. Communicates with appropriate City departments as necessary for park operation needs (e.g., Parks, Police, Special Events, R&P Admin. & Programs, etc.).

Develops and implements operational procedures, and standards to ensure consistency, safety, and compliance across all park functions.

Hires, supervises, schedules, and evaluates part‑time and seasonal staff; makes recommendations and decisions regarding hiring, discipline, promotion, and termination. Hires contracted staff for instructional programs.

Prepares budget requests; authorizes expenditures, and purchases supplies for Ocean Bowl and Bayside Park when applicable. Negotiates contracts/agreements.

Tracks and provides analysis of park usage. Oversees cash handling procedures and internal controls. Prepares quarterly and annual report summaries for skate park operations.

Reviews the use of first aid supplies ordering and stocking as needed.

Assesses the need for minor first aid situation and performs minor first aid as needed.

Oversees rental program park‑wide to include maintaining inventory of rental equipment and sales merchandise.

Plans, coordinates, develops, implements and evaluates recreational activities at skate park and Bayside Park @ 3rd Street to fill the needs of the community.

Plans and implements department‑wide Community Events and Programs at other facilities.

Prepares/conducts studies of recreational needs; recommends programs to fill needs; provides feasibility information.

Evaluates and prepares reports on recreation programs; modifies and improves programs as needed; speaks to community groups.

Inspects facilities on daily basis for security and maintenance needs, including but not limited to public restrooms, playground, basketball courts, tennis/pickleball courts, and skate park.

Assists in marketing and promoting of facility; creates fliers, attends job fairs, administers social media and performs positive public relations.

Acts as liaison to Parks division staff about maintenance and issues related to park; creates work orders.

Reviews and monitors cameras park‑wide, using the collected information to guide decision making for the park.

Maintains electronic lock system for park security and is the contact for problems involving the system.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university or four years related experience and training equivalent; or

Combination of education and experience.

Minimum of one year experience supervising employees.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license required.

Current CPR and Basic First Aid Certification preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATH SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages. Ability to add; subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to think and act quickly and remain calm under emergency situations. Must be able to make decisions promptly and work unsupervised. Must have working knowledge of computers and must be able to work within the Department’s point‑of‑sale/registration system. Knowledge of the skating industry preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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