Summer Program Director - Seasonal

This job bulletin is used to establish an eligible pool of applicants.

We have a limited number of summer positions

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants who enjoy working with preschoolers, school-age children, teens and young adults to be Summer Program Directors in 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.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Joelle Edmond, Joelle.Edmond@pgparks.com or Brenda Miller Brenda.Miller@Pgparks.com.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the overall supervision of the summer programs for participants ranging in ages 6-17, some of whom may have disabilities, and the day-to-day operation of a comprehensive program. Duties include 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 and evaluating programs and special events.

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 George’s County Public Schools personnel.

They will be responsible for enforcing all M-NCPPC rules and regulations and compliance of Youth Camp Standards. They will perform program support duties of a relatively routine and repetitive nature. Acts as an assistant to the Director of a large program and is in charge of the program in the absence of the Assistant Director.

Enforces programs rules of Youth Camp Safety Standards. Staff will work closely with parents and in some locations the Prince George’s County Public Schools personnel. Ensures a safe, secure and customer friendly environment onsite and on field trips. Oversees 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• The ideal candidate will possess 2 years of experience with youth in the field of parks and recreation, physical education, childcare or a related field. Experience should include at least 24 weeks of previous experience in a camping or children's program as an administrator or supervisor.
• 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

• 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.
  
  
  

• May be subject to medical, drug, and alcohol testing.

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 301-454-1411. (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.