Youth Services Team Leader - School Year

City-of-Gaithersbur; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Gaithersburg is seeking part-time Youth Services Team Leaders to supervise and support after-school youth programs at Gaithersburg school sites and City facilities. Roles involve overseeing up to 85 participants, guiding staff, coordinating activities and field trips, and ensuring safety during hours of operation.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of paid youth experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• At least 2 years of paid experience working with youth and supervising program operations, participants and staff.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City after hire).
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions, enforce safety rules, and stay poised in all situations.
• Fluency in English; Spanish or other language is desirable.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and secure operation of the program site.
• Provide overall supervision of program operation, participants, and part‑time staff.
• Coordinate MCPS free snack program.
• Coordinate on-site activities; promote and coordinate field trips and other off-site activities.
• Maintain and oversee crisis management and emergency policies and procedures.
• Arrange supplies and equipment and ensure equipment and supplies function properly.
• Communicate with participants, parents, program staff, and MCPS partners.
• Oversee and/or participate in preparing and maintaining the facility by cleaning, sweeping, and disposing of trash when appropriate.
• Provide outstanding service and pursue continuous improvement.

Job description

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture's Youth Services Division is seeking enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with young people to serve as part-time Youth Services Team Leaders during the 2026-2027 school year. Team Leaders supervise the City's out-of-schoo​​l programs located at Gaithersburg school sites or other City facilities and parks overseeing site operations and providing leadership for youth programs for elementary, middle, and high school aged participants.

Youth Services Team members bring creativity, motivation, self‑direction, and confidence in providing qualitycustomerand program‑related services to our community. Each individual plays a critical role in the success of the Youth Services Team and the ability to meet the needs and interests of Gaithersburg's diverse community. If you're looking for an opportunity to engage, inspire, and positively impact the lives of young people, you might be just the right person to join our Team!

Team Leaders are responsible for maintaining and managing a safe and secure program site for up to 85 participants. They provide overall supervision of program operations, participants, and part‑time staff; coordinate activities, field trips, and other off‑site activities; and assume full responsibility of the program during hours of operation. You must be responsible, dependable, and serve as a model for and promote responsible behavior.

You must be available to work during after school hours on weekdays (Monday through Friday) during the school year, approximately 10 to 25 hours per week and you must be able to attend all staff training sessions. Starting hourly rate will be within the range and offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.

What you will do with us:

• Maintain safe and secure operation of the program site.


• Provide overall supervision of program operation, participants, and part‑time staff.


• CoordinateMontgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) free snack program.


• Coordinate on‑site activities; promote and coordinate field trips and other off‑site activities.


• Maintainand oversee crisis management and emergency policies and procedures.


• Arrange supplies and equipment and ensure equipment and supplies are functioning properly.


• Communicate with participants, parents, program staff, and MCPS partners.


• Oversee and/or participate in preparing and maintaining facility by cleaning, sweeping, and collecting and disposing of trash when appropriate.


• Provide outstanding service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.

What you will need to be considered:

• Be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED).


• Have at least 2 years of previous paid experience working with youth and the ability to supervise program operations, participants and staff.


• Prior experience in public service, supervising employees, and cash management preferred.


• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City after hire).


• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and leadership qualities.


• The ability to make quick and sound decisions, enforce safety rules and regulations, and stay poised and diplomatic in all situations.


• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish or other language (desirable).


• Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the essential job duties and functions.

Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol‑free, drug‑free, and smoke‑free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre‑employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.

For more information about the position, please contact the Youth Services Team at [e-mail] or 301.258.6350. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 301.258.6327 or [e-mail]. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.