Instructors - NRLS Division - Seasonal

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Plans

Credit Union

Sick Leave Benefits

Job summary

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation seeks a part-time instructor to teach in community centers, schools, and other Prince George's County locations. Classes cover crafts, dance, enrichment, fitness, martial arts, mind and body, music, and sports.

Responsibilities include developing engaging curricula, delivering instruction, keeping attendance, and communicating with staff and patrons.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have access to reliable transportation.
• Possess a combination of education, experience, and certifications relevant to the instructional field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an engaging course curriculum.
• Provide exceptional customer service to class patrons.
• Keep attendance records.
• Communicate closely with staff and class patrons.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Instruction delivery

Field knowledge

Education

Education/experience/certifications in the instructional field

Job description

Description

Teach What You Love! Be a part-time Instructor for the Northern Recreation & Leisure Services Division of Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation. Classes will be located in community centers, public schools, and other Prince George's County locations.

Some of the instructional areas available include, but are not limited to:

• Crafting (Sewing, Crocheting, Scrapbooking, etc.)
• Dance (African, Ballet, Line, Hand, etc.)
• Enrichment (Language, Tutoring, Computer, STEM)
• Fitness (Cross Training, Sports Specific, Boot Camp, Spinning, Personal Trainers, etc.)
• Martial Arts (Aikido, Judo, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, etc.)
• Mind and Body (Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation, etc.)
• Music (Instrumental and Voice)
• Sports (Basketball, Soccer, T-Ball, Tennis, Tumbling, etc.)

Examples of Important Duties

• Develop and deliver an engaging and informative course curriculum.
• Provide exceptional customer service to class patrons.
• Keep attendance records.
• Communicate closely with staff and class patrons.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Have access to reliable transportation.
• Possess a combination of education, experience, and certifications relevant to the instructional field.

Preferred

• Administrative experience managing and/or supervising a related program is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people and demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver informative and engaging instruction.
• Possess high-level knowledge in the instructional field

Supplemental Information

• May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Work hours

• Part-time hours during evenings, days, or weekends.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Indoor and outdoor working environment.

Supplemental information

• Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.
• May be subject to medical, drug, and alcohol testing.
• This position is seasonal/part-time and does not include a benefits package

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.

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2026 Benefit Summary For Seasonal Intermittent Employees

The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

Limited Benefits For Seasonal Employees

Health Insurance Plans

You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12-month period.

If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office.

Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
• Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Sick Leave Benefits

This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M-NCPPC. It is not an all-inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at [e-mail] or 301-454-1694.