Recreation Program Assistant

Talbot County Government; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Talbot County Government seeks a part-time Recreation Program Assistant to support Parks and Recreation in Easton, MD. The role involves supervising setup and teardown, managing reservations and events, and ensuring a safe, welcoming facility environment.

You will be the first point of contact for patrons, deliver excellent customer service, and help with program information, conflict resolution, and access control. Flexibility and teamwork are essential as schedules may change weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old (18 preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in youth sports/recreation preferred.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and varying hours based on program needs.
• Able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities.
• Able to maintain attention and high energy levels for extended periods.
• Must be able to spend majority of time outdoors and tolerate various weather conditions.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by looking up and sharing accurate information.
• Assist with supervision of participants in outdoor and center-based programs or activities.
• Set up and break down equipment.
• Monitor activities and ensure a clean, safe, and supportive environment.
• Lead recreation activities.
• Assist with problem-solving and troubleshooting during programs or activities.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing of facility or program.

Skills

Customer service

Event supervision

Operations support

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Recreation Program Assistant

Classification: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: Part-Time

Closing Date: Continuous

Department: Parks and Recreation

Salary: $15.00 Hourly

Position Reporting: Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation

Contact Information

11 North Washington St
Easton, MD 21601
410-770-8012
410-770-8013

Summary

The Recreation Program Assistant is responsible for supervising the set‑up/teardown of recreation activities, reservations and events. The Recreation Program Assistant position will assist with maintaining a safe and enjoyable facility environment, while serving as the first point of contact for patrons and access control for the facility. Providing excellent customer service and support to patrons by providing conflict resolution, information about Recreation programs, services, and facilities, is also expected of a Recreation Program Assistant. This role requires flexibility and a hands‑on attitude, as responsibilities may range from supervising events to handling last‑minute tasks that come up. Schedules can change week to week, so adaptability and a team‑oriented mindset are essential. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• provide exceptional customer service by looking up and sharing accurate information.
• Assists with supervision of participants in outdoor and recreation center-based programs or activities.
• Set up and break down equipment.
• Monitor activities and ensure a clean, safe, and supportive environment.
• Lead recreation activities.
• Assist with problem-solving and troubleshooting during programs or activities.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing of facility or program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old, 18 years old or older is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working in youth sports/recreation preferred.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and varying hours based on program needs.
• Able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities.
• Able to maintain attention and high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to spend majority the of time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Equal Opportunity

Talbot County is an equal opportunity employer. The county does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.