Salary: $49,361.00 – $87,419.00 Annually
Location : Greenbelt, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 14881
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Special Program Division
Opening Date: 07/11/2023
Closing Date: 7/25/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation is a nationally recognized and award-winning parks department. The Special Programs Division is seeking a Health and Wellness Specialist to work under the general direction of Health and Wellness Coordinator.
Examples of Important Duties
1. Assist with the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of health and wellness programs and events throughout the County for residents and employees.
2. Assist with the management of health and wellness programs and activities throughout the County. Organize health and wellness recreation programs and events designed to meet the wellness needs of the community. Attend, audit and track attendance at health and wellness events.
3. Attend meetings with user groups, community groups, business groups and governmental units to identify needs, plan programs and answer questions about Department of Parks and Recreation health and wellness initiatives.
4. Represent the Department before various health and wellness groups and organizations, as needed.
5. Recruit, select and audition staff/instructors for a variety of programs and fitness classes. Attend and audit programs and instructors to ensure that safety protocols and guidelines are met. Monitor and maintain staff certifications. Evaluate staff work performance. Coordinate trainings for staff, as required.
6. Schedule and supervise intermittent staff. Plan and assign work. Evaluate work and counsel staff. Assist with the preparation and approval of timecards.
7. Organize and maintain administrative records of health and wellness programs. Record and maintain measurable data of applicable programs. Develop and maintain database of vendors, exhibitors and resources.
8. Create and implement multimedia marketing strategies and campaigns including, but not limited to: written materials for distribution such as flyers, brochures and rack cards, press releases, publications, promotional items, ads and newsletters for radio, television, newspapers and social media.
9. Collaborate with the Public Affairs and Community Engagement Division to market health and wellness programs and initiatives. Coordinate the circulation of promotional materials to facilities, individuals and groups. Provide updates for webpage content to coincide with program schedules. Submit requests to advertise via social media platforms.
10. Assist with the development and supervision of the Health and Wellness Outreach Team, as well as coordination of public outreach to engage the community and foster participation with Department programs.
11. Serve as an instructor/facilitator for a variety of evidence-based programs.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation or related field, and two years of relevant professional work experience; or
2. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Valid driver’s license or the ability to acquire one.
Supplemental Information
The selected candidate will work a varied schedule to include evenings and weekends to provide support of the many activities that take place during that timeframe and will perform other duties to support programs and operations as assigned.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
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.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 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.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 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%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- 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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Please describe your experience with developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the health-related benefits of a community health program or initiative.Maximum 250 words. Please do not state, “see resume”
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