Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Prince George's County, Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics and Athletics Facilities Division is seeking a Director of Program Services at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex.
Under general direction, provides advanced professional recreation or park facility management in the operation and maintenance of a multi-functional recreational complex (i.e., major athletic complex combined with aquatic facility, or 18-hole golf course with pro shop, snack bar, and driving range, or a community center with splash park or pool). Manages multiple and distinct simultaneously operating programs at a multi-functional complex.
Managers at this level are required to have a high degree of specialized knowledge and expertise related to the complex's major programs and operations. Incumbents are responsible for applying technical expertise in the development and management of diverse sporting, recreational, and cultural programs. The position's work assignments often include special projects requiring a comprehensive knowledge and application of business practices and the administration of park and recreation programs to plan and implement innovative and successful revenue-generating programs critical to the department. Performs other related duties as assigned.
The hiring range for this position will be $73,523-$103,068 and will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Examples of Important Duties
- Year-Round & Seasonal Facility Management
- Responsible for Management and Supervision of Career Employees. Responsible for reports, statistics, evaluations and training.
- Supervise the processing and maintenance of administrative records and reports.
- Supervises the operations of highly active aquatics, fitness, and gymnastics venues, crafting operational goals and objectives while providing leadership to facility management teams to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
- Works with internal facility maintenance personnel to ensure that the facilities' systems are operating properly and supervises staff on the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the facility. Actively assists in coordinating major maintenance, repairs, and construction projects.
- Identify new programs, equipment, or methods; develop programs/services based on research and information gathered.
- Sets programs standards for related venues and ensures that programming staff offer a wide variety of cultural, interpretive, historical, or recreational programs to meet the need of the community.
- Collaborates to develop marketing strategies for programs to increase usage and attendance.
- Conducts frequent inspections to supervise day-to-day operations and programs. Advises managers on ways to tackle technical problems, follow administrative procedures, and improve operations and management of venues.
- Keeps supervisor advised about meaningful matters. Makes recommendations for new or revised management processes, policies, training programs, or new equipment.
- Supervises the operating budget for each venue, working with aquatics, fitness, gymnastics, and facility operations managers to prepare annual projections and monitors revenues and expenditures throughout the fiscal year to ensure each venue reaches budgeting expectations.
- Communicate with various cross-functional teams within assigned complex and in other divisions to properly administer various programs, events, and initiatives.
- Provides guidance to subordinate staff on employee-related matters (i.e., disciplinary, training, recruitment, and selection, etc.)
- Investigate and resolve complex issues and questions.
- Actively attend and participate in various job specific committees.
- Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Participate and perform Manager on Duty (MOD) responsibilities monthly.
- Other duties and special projects, as assigned to include oversight of recreational programming as well as seasonal summer camps.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Parks Management, Recreation Management, Facilities Management, Education, Business Administration, Physical Education, Communication, Leisure Services, or any related field.Four (4) years of responsible professional experience working in a facility related to parks, recreation, leisure services, or area of required specialty (e.g., arts, performing arts, equestrian, tennis, aquatics, gymnastics, ice rinks); including two (2) years as a facility manager, program coordinator or supervisor.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total eight (8) years.Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.Contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require valid: (a) operating license (e.g., county pool operator, childcare license) as appropriate; (b) First Aid, CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications; or (c) certifications as related to assignment (e.g., Lifeguard Instruction, Fundamentals of Gymnastics, Childcare?).Pass Commission medical exam.
Supplemental Information
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to investigate and resolve complex issues and questions; strong communication skills and attention to detail; strong management/supervisory skills; high performer; organized and strong ability to meet deadlines; ability to prioritize and multi-task; able to perform independently as well as part of a team.
Preferred Candidate will have:- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with preparing and maintaining large scale budgets.
- Experience coordinating and managing Fitness and Aquatics Programming
- Ability to manage large scale projects.
Working Characteristics:- Team Player
- Strong communication skills
- Strong management/supervisory skills
- Organized and strong ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequent change.
Classification Specification: Recreation Park Facility Manager III
This position may be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
- Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
- Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
- Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)- Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
- Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)- Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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