Teenworks Program Staff (Recreation Assistant I), Grade S1

Montgomery County Department of Recreation , a nationally recognized and award-winning agency, is looking for energetic, highly motivated, entry-level staff to work with the TeenWorks Program!

As a TeenWorks Program Staffer , you will:

• Learn something new EVERY DAY!
• Assist with summer camps and/or school-based programs at County elementary, middle and/or high schools and recreation centers, including support to day-to-day operations, recruiting participants, contributing to recreation and enrichment program planning, administrative tasks, and organizing events.
• Support special events like July 4 th , Holiday Events, Job Fairs, Community Days. You’ll help with planning, set up/clean up, monitoring and maintaining equipment, distributing promotional materials, distributing and collecting surveys
• Help older adults learn and use digital tools, increase their skills and stay connected and thrive in the digital age

To be a successful TeenWorks Program Staffer , you should:

• Be able to meet physical demands, participate in outdoor activities, strenuous events
• Be at least 14 years of age (at least 16 years of age for Camp jobs)
• Be reliable and have good communication skills
• Have a valid driver’s license (for job-related duties)
• Demonstrate a positive, “can-do” attitude

Apply to this position IF YOU:

• Are looking to work any time from June 2023 to August 2023
• Are looking for a SUMMER JOB, to work from June 2023 to August 2023

All candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal history background check, as well as a child protective services background check (for Camp jobs). These processes will include State, Federal and Sexual Offender registry checks.

Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to [email protected] . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Some work experience as leader/instructor in one or more specialized recreation activities
• Education: Ability to read and write
• Equivalency: None

All applicants MUST upload a resume to complete the application process. The resume must clearly show that the minimum qualifications have been met. Applicants may only apply to the announcement once. Please include all relevant qualifications, including employment, volunteer history, educational level, licenses, and certifications on the resume; and provide two (2) professional and/or personal references.

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