Dear Prospective Applicant,

Attached for your review are job descriptions for summer employment with Kent County Parks and Recreation. Before completing and submitting an application for employment, please be certain to consider and remember the following:

• Consideration will only be given to applicants who are ready to meet the challenge of expecting and accepting nothing short of the best as it relates to being an employee of KCP&R
• Consideration will only be given to applicants who understand that KCP&R is not obligated to rehire any current or previous employee, regardless of performance or number of years worked
• Consideration will only be given to applicants who have, and will maintain, a positive, enthusiastic and friendly spirit
• Consideration will only be given to applicants who have a CAN DO ATTITUDE and can adapt to change with a positive spirit
• Consideration will only be given to applicants who are willing to learn from others
• Consideration will only be given to applicants who are able to work together to meet the goals, objectives, and mission of the position, program, and department
• Consideration will only be given to applicants who recognize and understand that they are in the public eye and should always reflect a professional manner as well as exceptional character attributes
• Consideration will only be given to applicants who at all times SUPPORT and UPHOLD the six pillars of Character Counts RESPECT~FAIRNESS~TRUSTWORTHINESS~CARING~RESPONSIBILITY ~CITIZENSHIP
• Consideration will only be given to applicants who understand that if they are hired and do not adhere to the policies and procedures set forth by the supervising staff and Department, they are subject to be immediately dismissed from their duties
  

We wish you the best as you consider submitting an application for employment to Kent County Parks and Recreation.

Sincerely yours,

Jeff Troester
Director

Myra S. Butler
Recreation Supervisor

Seasonal Job Descriptions
Fall/Winter/Spring 2007 - 2008

All applicants recommended for employment must be approved by the Kent County Commissioners and must meet pre-employment requirements including a negative urinalysis screening as required by Kent County Government. For more details regarding pre-employment requirements, please call the KCP&R office at 410-778-1948.

Note: Positions for Recreation Leaders, Facility Supervisors and Leaders Club Counselors require working a minimum of two County sponsored special events from September to June. See job description for special events assistant for details.

Substitutes Needed
If you are interested in being a substitute, please submit an application for consideration.

Elementary After School Recreation Leader (Director):
The Elementary After School Director position for KCP&R is a large part of the Century 21 program in the Kent County Public Schools. This position requires extensive experience with elementary school age children in the areas of recreation, arts and crafts and physical activities. The After School Director must be at least 21 years of age, have excellent communication skills, be able to resolve conflicts with staff, children and parents, be actively engaged in activities with the children, have knowledge and background dealing with children’s behavior, be responsible, creative and enthusiastic when working with children, and have dependable transportation. This position requires individuals to be responsible for the safety of the children as well as the organization of the daily program. Successful candidates must have the ability to work with other staff members from Kent County Parks & Recreation and the Kent County Public Schools and reports to the Recreation Supervisor at KCP&R. This position is one that is considered to be in the public eye and successful candidates must reflect a professional manner and exceptional character attributes. Elementary After School Directors must be available beginning the first day of school (August 27) until the last full day of school (early June) and will run on the public school calendar. Candidates who can work 5 days a week and can arrive 15 minutes prior to the program starting time will have first consideration for these positions combined with experience and background. The program begins daily at school dismissal (each school varies 2:40-3:30) until 6:00 PM daily. Supervisors must arrive at work at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Supervisors are required to visit the KCP&R office a minimum of once per week to pick up supplies, turn in paperwork, deliver flyers to schools, and other reasons as needed as it relates to the position.

There are 4 Supervisor positions. This position pays $12.27 (4G) per hour. Substitutes needed.

Elementary After School Recreation Leader (Aide):
The Elementary After School Aide position for KCP&R is a large part of the Century 21 program for Kent County. This position requires some experience with elementary school age children in the areas of recreation, arts and crafts and physical activities. The After School Aide must be at least 16 years of age, have good communication skills, be able to monitor children, be actively engaged with the children, have experience dealing with children’s behavior, be responsible, creative and enthusiastic when working with children, and have dependable transportation. This position requires individuals to be responsible for the safety of the children with whom they are working. Successful candidates must be team oriented and able to work with other staff members from Kent County Parks & Recreation and the Kent County Public Schools and reports to the After School Supervisor at KCP&R. Aides may be required to work at other school locations as needed. This position is one that is considered to be in the public eye and successful candidates must reflect a professional manner and exceptional character attributes. Elementary After School Aides must be available beginning the first day of school (August 27) until the last day of school (early June) and will run on the public school calendar. Candidates who can work 5 days a week and can arrive 15 minutes prior to the program starting time will have first consideration for these positions combined with experience and background. The program begins at school dismissal (each school varies 2:40 – 3:30) until 6:00 PM daily. Aides must be at work at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

There are 5 Aide positions. This position pays $9.53 (1G) per hour. Substitutes needed.

Facility Supervisors
Kent County Parks and Recreation is seeking Facility Supervisors for weekday evening and weekend facility rentals and programs at Worton Arena (weekday evenings and weekends), and weekday evening programs at Garnett Elementary School, Chestertown Middle School, Rock Hall Middle School and Galena Middle School. These positions require individuals to be at least 18 years of age with dependable transportation, be honest, responsible, firm yet friendly, able to control groups of individuals participating in sporting events and activities, courteous and helpful and must possess good organizational and communication skills. Successful candidates will be responsible for the safety of individuals participating in our programs and basic care of the facility and equipment used. The Facility Supervisor is responsible for opening, closing and securing the facility, collecting payments, recording payments and attendance, as well as checking the facility often for vandalism and other problems. Facility Supervisors placed at school sites are required to visit the KCP&R office a minimum of once per week to pick up supplies, turn in registrations and payments, and other reasons as needed as it relates to the position. Facility Supervisors must be available the entire season from late October – late March.

There are 7-8 positions. This position pays $10.21 (4A) per hour. Substitutes needed.

Leaders Club Counselor
A Leaders Club School Year Counselor for Kent County Parks & Recreation requires extensive experience with middle school aged children and knowledge of age appropriate activities. Candidates must have excellent leadership and communication skills, be able to work independently, as well as in a team atmosphere, and be responsible for the safety of children. In addition, it is preferred that candidates be at least 21 years of age and 15 passenger van driving experience. Candidates must be able to resolve conflicts with children and parents, possess the ability to be firm but friendly, and must be able to be articulate and professional when dealing with parents, children and co-workers. The School Year counselor will supervise trips and activities coordinated by the Program Coordinator from October through May twice per month primarily on weekends or when public schools are closed. This position is one that is in the public eye and should always reflect a professional manner as well as excellent character attributes. Candidates are required to hold current First Aid & CPR certification and provide proof of age if necessary.

There are 2 positions available per scheduled activity. This position pays $10.21 (4A) per hour.

Special Events Assistant
A Special Events Assistant for Kent County Parks and Recreation requires minimal experience with school age children. Candidates are responsible for set up and clean up of events, leading games and activities, giving instructions for crafts, and assisting with special and sporting events as coordinated by the Program Coordinator. Candidates must be responsible, have dependable transportation, be courteous and helpful, and have good to excellent communication skills. This position is one that is in the public eye and should always reflect a professional manner as well as excellent character attributes. Please ask for a listing of special event dates through June 2007.

There are 3 positions. This position pays $8.39 (1B1) per hour.

Youth Basketball Official
A Youth Basketball Official requires a solid knowledge of the game of Basketball, must be professional in appearance and demeanor and have a desire to provide quality programming for youth ages 9-13. Candidates are responsible for working to create a positive environment in which youth can learn the game and grow as people. Youth basketball games in Kent County are a true community event and candidates will be in the public eye, therefore candidates must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor during all basketball league events when interacting with players and spectators. Candidates must be willing to work Friday evenings and some weekends as well as attend an official’s clinic prior to starting the season.

There are 6-8 positions. This position is contracted (vendor responsible for paying applicable income taxes) and pays $20.00 per game.

Volunteer Youth Basketball Coach
A Volunteer Youth Basketball Coach requires a solid knowledge of the game of basketball, must be professional in appearance and demeanor and have a desire to provide quality programming for youth ages 9-13. Candidates are responsible for working to create a positive environment in which youth can learn the game and grow as people. Youth basketball games in Kent County are a true community event and candidates will be in the public eye, therefore candidates must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor during all basketball league events when interacting with players and spectators. Candidates must be willing to volunteer 2-3 nights per week December through March for games and practices as well as attend a coaches clinic prior to starting the season.

Specialized Instructor and Assistant Positions
Each season Kent County Parks & Recreation seeks instructors and assistants who specialize in specific programming areas. Kent County Parks & Recreation is currently seeking qualified individuals who specialize in instruction or assisting in the following areas:

Youth and Adult Dance Instructors
Youth Tumbling/Gymnastics Instructors
Youth Tumbling/Gymnastics Assistants
Aerobics/Fitness Instructors
Art Class Instructors
Health/Wellness/Safety Class Instructors
Specialty Instructors for Youth & Adult Programs
Youth Basketball Officials

Specialty instructors and assistants are in the public eye and should always reflect a professional manner as well as excellent character attributes. Pay for specialized instructors and assistants ranges from $8.39 to $20.83 (1B1 – 8L3A) per hour depending on experience and background. Instructors and assistants must be available for potentially consecutive sessions that run in the Fall/Winter and Winter/Spring with dates ranging from September through May (and summer for aerobic/fitness). If you have a new programming idea and can instruct in it, please contact the Recreation Supervisor at Kent County Parks and Recreation at 410-778-1986 or mbutler@kentgov.org.

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