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Employment Opportunities

There are three types of employment opportunities with Montgomery County Recreation Department:

Full and Part time Career positions
(includes County benefits)

Seasonal temporary positions
(does not include County benefits)

Contract positions
(independent contractor, no County benefits)

Sports Officials Needed

Current Open Solicitation Information

Employment Opportunities Bulletin

For information about employment opportunities with Montgomery County, click here.

When reviewing job announcements, pay close attention to the minimum qualifications, whether or not a supplemental application is required, and the closing date for the specific job.

Seasonal temporary positions

To qualify for a position, the applicant’s resume or application must clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications have been met. Applicants can only apply for the vacancy once. Since updates to submitted applications are not allowed, it is extremely important that you list all relevant qualifications, which includes employment and volunteer history, educational level, licenses and certifications. Volunteer history can be listed under employment history.

 For assistance with applying online via iRecruitment for seasonal/temporary positions with the Department of Recreation please contact Rosemarie Mantua at 240 777 6851.

 

Now Hiring Pool Staff
There are limited openings for part-time temporary workers at the indoor pools for Lifeguards, Instructors, Cashiers, and Swim Coaches. Retraining available. For more information, contact a facility supervisor at the indoor pool nearest you, or call the Aquatics office at 240-777-6860.

Summer Camp Employment Opportunities
Consider the exciting opportunities for summer employment in the Recreation Department's Summer Day Camps. The minimum age for counselors and directors is 16 and 21 respectively. College students, teachers and other interested individuals who have experience with children and recreation are welcome. Applications are accepted beginning in February.

Senior Adult Positions
Active Adult Senior Program Directors: These programs meet at various days and times at locations throughout Montgomery County. This Job requires a mature person to plan & lead weekly activities, special events and programs for active seniors. The director is responsible for arranging entertainers, guest speakers, health screenings, fitness and exercise programs, producing a monthly newsletter, purchasing refreshments and supplies, leading craft activities, etc. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, good rapport with seniors, great communications skills and who has transportation. Hourly wages, based on experience, range from $12.40-$17.53/hour for 5 hours one - two days per week. Call Dianne at 240-777-4924, or the Community Facilities & Programs office at 240-777-4980.

Substitute Senior Neighborhood Program Director: We are looking for substitutes to fill in for our directors. (We have programs in Potomac, Cabin John, Olney, Sandy Springs, Germantown & more). Substitutes must have enthusiasm, good rapport with seniors, great communication skills, reliable transportation. Must be able to run a variety of programs and be available on a temporary basis during the day. Programs generally run from 10a.m. - 2p.m. Pay is from $12.40 -$17.53 based on experience. Call Dianne at 240-777-4924, or the Community Facilities & Programs office at 240-777-4980..

Therapeutic Recreation Opportunities
Therapeutic Staff for Adult Swim Program at KSAC: Thursday Evening 8:00-9:30p.m. S-4 $8.77/hour, two hours per week. Staff will assist TR participants in swimming skills and activities. This is a fun and rewarding program and a great way to get experience working with people with disabilities. No personal care is provided (bathroom assistance) to the participants. Call Matt at 240-777-6895.

Substitute Staff for Therapeutic Swim program and aerobics programs. These programs run on different week nights at different locations (MLK, KSAC, Germantown, Bauer, and Wheaton). S-1 – S-6 depending on experience. $5.350-$ 12.732/hour. Call Matt at 240-777-6895 or Angela at 240-777-6878.

Contractual Instructors
Classes and Workshops are offered in pre-school, music, dance, exercise, wellness, personal development, arts, crafts, sports and special interest subjects for youth, teens, adults and individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess a degree or appropriate certification and/or extensive experience in the applicable field.

Applicants must submit a completed Instructor Application Information Sheet, a professional resume, Program Proposal Form and a syllabus for the proposed class. For exercise instructor applicants, a video demonstrating your program is desirable.

Last edited: 5/1/2012