TeenWorks (Recreation Assistant I, Grade S1)

Montgomery County Government; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Recreation is seeking an energetic, entry-level Teen Works to support youth programs at recreation centers or schools. You will provide customer service, share accurate information, assist with supervision, help set up and break down equipment, and lead activities in a safe, welcoming environment.

Candidates must be at least 15 years old and able to follow directions. Some experience guiding or instructing activities is a plus; reading and writing skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience: Some work experience leading or instructing a recreation or related activity.
• Education: Ability to read and write.
• Equivalency: None.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by looking up and sharing accurate information.
• Assist with supervision of participants in school-based or 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.
• Learn something new EVERY DAY!

Skills

Customer service

Supervision

Equipment setup

Leading activities

Problem solving

Cleaning

Education

Reading and writing

Tools

None

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County Recreation is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency committed to providing high-quality, diverse, and accessible programs, services, and facilities that enhance the quality of life for all ages, cultures, and abilities. The department manages 39 facilities, including recreation centers, senior centers, and indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities, and provides thousands of programs such as out-of-school activities, aquatics, classes, youth and adult sports programs and leagues, senior programs, and therapeutic recreation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Montgomery County Recreation is looking for an energetic, highly motivated, entry-level Teen Works!

As a Teen Works you will:

• Provide exceptional customer service by looking up and sharing accurate information.
• Assists with supervision of participants in school-based or 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.
• Learn something new EVERY DAY!

To be a successful Teen Works, you MUST:

• Be at least 15 years of age.
• Be able to follow directions.

The hourly rate for this SEASONAL/TEMPORARY position is $18.00!

• Experience: Some work experience leading or instructing a recreation or related activity.
• Education: Ability to read and write.
• Equivalency: None.