Summer Program Assistant Director

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Job Location:

Prince Georges County, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Department of Parks & Recreation Prince Georges County is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants who enjoy working with preschoolers school-age children teens and young adults to be Summer Program Assistant Directorsin inclusive camp settings (including campers with and without disabilities).

Summer recreation jobs offer invaluable skill-building leadership training and enrichment opportunities. Recreation work experiences allow you to learn and develop management and personnel skills which can enhance your job marketability. M-NCPPC will offer a large variety of summer programs which include in-person specialty camps in-person playtime programs and in-person therapeutic recreation programs.

Apply Today and Be Part of the M-NCPPC Summer Team!

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation please contact Joelle Edmond or Brenda Miller .

Examples of Important Duties

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include assisting the Camp Director with the summer programs for participants ranging in ages 6-17 some of whom may have disabilities and the day-to-day operation of an inclusive comprehensive program. Duties include assisting in training supervising and evaluating staff and volunteers providing supervision to program participants developing planning and implementing an inclusive thematic curriculum/lesson plans for the program special events and evaluating the program.

This position works closely with parents and M-NCPPC supervisors to ensure a safe secure and customer friendly environment promoting cooperation and coordinating with Prince Georges County Public Schools personnel.

Participates in preservice training and end of the summer evaluation meetings. Answers all issues from parents and handles any concerns oversees and reviews records of attendance completes incident or health log documentation and inventories equipment onsite. Responsibilities include the day-to-day supervision of camp/playground/teen participants. The Assistant Director will take on ALL the responsibilities of the Director in the Directors absence. Assists in training supervising and evaluating staff and volunteers.

Enforces program rules of Youth Camp Safety Standards. Works closely with parents and in some locations the Prince Georges County Public Schools personnel. Ensures a safe secure and customer friendly environment on site and on field trips. Assists in the oversight of program leaders conducting daily activities and the production of the weekly calendar. Responsible for establishing and maintaining a good rapport with participants parents and other staff. Staff will assist with trip supervision in accordance with Youth Camp Safety Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

The ideal candidate will possess 1 year of experience with youth in the field of parks and recreation physical education childcare or a related field as well as supervisory experience.
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
All summer program staff are required to attend pre-service training Youth Camp Safety Standards training food service training (where applicable) and obtain CPR and First Aid certification prior to the beginning of camp.
Must enjoy playing and interacting with children
Pass a Maryland State background check

Supplemental Information

Supplemental information

Positions are filled on an as-needed basis. Candidates are encouraged to contact the facility of interest to inquire about specific hiring needs.
These positions are seasonal and do not include a benefits package.
Salaries are dependent on experience.
A criminal background check will be completed prior to hire.

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 accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or . (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

Required Experience:

Director

DescriptionThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Department of Parks & Recreation Prince Georges County is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants who enjoy working with preschoolers school-age children teens and young adults to be Summer Program Assistant Directorsin inclusiv...