Program Support Staff - Seasonal

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Maryland; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission seeks Program Support Staff to assist with the preparation, operation, and breakdown of various sports programs, leagues, clinics, and special events in Prince George’s County. You will help with onsite registration, setup, and operations while ensuring safety and organization.

Positions are seasonal/part-time with shifts that may include evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ages 17 and under must have a work permit from high school if hired.
• Some specialized training and experience in leadership, supervision, and clerical activities preferred.
• Associate degree or higher desirable for leadership in program activity settings.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support for multiple sports programs, including registration check-in and answering questions.
• Assist with program setup, equipment transport, field/court prep, and signage placement.
• Support game-day operations, including scorekeeping and timekeeping.
• Engage with participants, parents, coaches, and spectators in a positive, professional manner.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized program areas during activities.
• Assist with inventory, storage, and maintenance of equipment.
• Complete other duties as assigned to support program success.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree desirable

High school diploma acceptable

Job description

The Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, Youth and Countywide Sports Division (YCSD) is hiringProgram Support Staff to assist with the preparation, operation, and breakdown of various sports programs, leagues, clinics, and special events. YCSD develops, organizes, and supports recreational sports programming for youth and adults across the county. Our programs aim to foster skill development, teamwork, community engagement, and a lifelong love for sports.

• Providing onsite support for multiple sports programs, including registration check-in, distributing schedules, and answering participant questions.
• Assisting with program setup, including equipment transport, field/court preparation, and signage placement.
• Supporting game-day and practice operations, including scorekeeping, timekeeping, and basic officiating as needed.
• Engaging with participants, parents, coaches, and spectators in a positive and professional manner.
• Ensuring program areas remain safe, clean, and organized during activities.
• Assisting with inventory, storage, and maintenance of program equipment..
• Completing other duties as assigned to support the success of sports programs and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older (Ages 17 and under must have a work permit from high school if hired).
• Some specialized training and experience in program leadership, supervision, and technical clerical activities are preferred.
• NOTE: Associate degree or higher is desirable for program leadership, coordination, and supervision in a program activity situation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments, sometimes in varying weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of sports rules and operations preferred but not required.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Work Schedule

Program Support Staff work a variety of shifts, which may include evenings and weekends, depending on program schedules and events.

Supplemental Information

• Programs are located countywide.
• These positions are seasonal/part-time and do not include a benefits package.
• Hourly rate is based on experience.
• Must successfully pass a complete background investigation 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 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.