Closing Date: May 12, 2022

Montgomery County Recreation is nationally recognized agency who is seeking a dynamic and motivated career employee who can help to support the operations of our award-winning aquatics team.  This is a management/ supervisory position which has full responsibility for area-wide aquatic operations to include one of the County's regional indoor swim centers and outdoor pools.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision and management of career and part-time seasonal staff; life protection and safety management; facility management; budget development; revenue management; programming and evaluation; marketing, recruiting, hiring and training of part-time seasonal staff such as coaches, lifeguards, instructors, and cashiers, etc.  

Examples of duties include:  

• Scheduling and supervising the staff; 
• Supervising the maintenance of the facility and all specialized equipment to include water treatment and filtration equipment;  
• Scheduling of technical maintenance work; 
• Monitoring collection of all revenues, admissions, pass sales, lesson and swim team fees etc.; 
• Overseeing preparation of daily cash balance reports and depositing income; 
• Ordering all swimming pool chemicals and other supplies; 
• Handling public inquiries, suggestions and concerns.  

The successful candidate will also demonstrate broad individual responsibility executing staff supervision, general facility cleanliness, care, and grounds cleaning.

The Recreation Supervisor is a key member of the Departments leadership team and will be responsible for supervising and maintaining the stability of a large staff by modeling desired behaviors through consistent and positive work ethic; by providing direction and guidance to employees through clear articulation of schedules, projects, activities, goals and related services; and by advocating on behalf of the management team.  The Recreation Supervisor will be required to demonstrate professional courtesy to community members, recreation staff and others who may be encountered in the field. The successful candidate will have experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work towards improving one's own cultural competence and the cultural competence of staff (i.e., valuing differences/ diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's expertise and having the desire to learn in these areas.)

This position will be supervised by the Aquatics Manager and/or Aquatics Program Supervisor and stationed at a County-operated aquatic facility.  Scheduling for this position will vary based on the operating schedule of the facilities. This position requires early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional work hours. This work involves physical demands, frequently working outdoors in varying weather and extreme temperatures. This work may require the use/wear of personal protective equipment. This position requires the ability to frequently attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office and/or facility.

The successful candidate should have knowledge of Montgomery County Health and Safety codes regarding aquatic facilities; chemical and technical aspects of swimming pools to include filter systems, hazardous materials and pool chemistry, chemical delivery systems and HVAC systems; aquatic industry standards for safety and program development; and the knowledge and willingness to obtain Lifeguard Training Instructor Certification.

This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the employee is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background investigation and a medical history review prior to appointment.

Effective August 30, 2021 all new hires will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to their first date of employment. Individuals who are unable to be vaccinated should contact OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov to discuss possible accommodations.

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualification and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview.  Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. 

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Experience: Four (4) years of related professional experience in the recreational field.

Education: Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

LICENSE:

• For positions assigned to Aquatics, possession of a Montgomery County Pool Operators License.
• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job related duties.

Note:  There will be no substitutions for this section.

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Pool operations and maintenance of multiple aquatic facilities.
• Customer service. 
• Planning, organizing and prioritizing work responsibilities.
• Managing performance and providing feedback.
• Written communication skills. 
• Oral communication skills.
• Planning, organizing, promoting and directing recreation and leisure programs.
• Managing a budget.