Ice Skating Inclusion Support Staff

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Wheaton (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, is seeking an Inclusion Support Staff to assist individuals with disabilities in recreational programs. You will support participants, help with adaptations, and promote inclusive activities across programs and events.

The role emphasizes active participation, behavior support, and clear communication with families and staff, with training provided per program standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities.
• 18 years of age.
• Skilled Ice Skater.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers.
• Actively participates in all program activities, assists with adaptation of activities, and helps to facilitate social interactions.
• Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.
• Implements behavior management plans, assists in development of behavior management plans; and provides documentation as required.
• Communicates effectively with supervisors, program staff, and participants’ families while enforcing program rules and adhering to policies, procedures, and Youth Camp Standards.

Skills

Ice skating

Customer service

Communication

Job description

• Do you have experience and an interest in working with individuals with disabilities?

• Are you enthusiastic, reliable, dependable, and skilled in communication and customer service?

• Do you enjoy and have experience ice skating?

If this sounds like you, the Program Access Office of the Montgomery County Department of Parks is the place you want to be!

The Program Access Office coordinates inclusion services for individuals with disabilities who are registered in parks and leisure programs; participates in community events and outreach opportunities and plans inclusive and specialized special events and programs. We are looking for dynamic support staff to serve our patrons and promote services and programs across Montgomery County.

As an Inclusion Support Staff, you will be supporting Montgomery Parks programs and events by actively participating alongside participants, assisting with adaptations and modifications, and facilitating social interactions.

Ice Skating Inclusion Support Staff ($17.25- $21.75)

Provide support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers.

Actively participates in all program activities, assists with adaptation of activities, and helps to facilitate social interactions.

Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.

Implements behavior management plans, assists in development of behavior management plans; and provides documentation as required.

Communicates effectively with supervisors, program staff, and participants’ families while enforcing program rules and adhering to policies, procedures, and Youth Camp Standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities.

• 18 years of age

• Skilled Ice Skater

Preferred Qualifications:

• Reliable form of transportation.

• Experience working with people with disabilities.

• Coursework or degree in a related field (Therapeutic Recreation, Education/Special Education, Behavioral Health, Vocational Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy).

• Weekend and evening availability.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

• Pay rates are based on experience and qualifications. Positions are seasonal/part-time and do not include a benefits package. Seasonal employees are subject to accrue sick leave.

• A complete background check will be completed prior to hire.

• Work assignments may be on an “as-needed” basis, dependent upon sufficient program registration, and/or immediate need for support in a program.

• Work may include day, evening, and weekend hours and may be performed indoors or outdoors.

• Lifting and carrying supplies and materials may also be involved.

• All selected applicants must attend mandatory training provided by the Program Access team. Training may include CPR & First Aid, Youth Camp Standards, Behavior Management Techniques, Disability Characteristics, Documentation and Communication, etc.

Montgomery Parks is part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Montgomery Parks has a career staff complement of over 800 employees, 419 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. https://www.montgomeryparks.org/

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 accommodations 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.