Youth Services Team Leader - School Year

City of Gaithersburg; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Gaithersburg seeks part-time Youth Services Team Leaders for after-school programs at Gaithersburg schools and City facilities. You will supervise sites, lead staff, and coordinate activities for elementary through high school youths.

Starting hourly rate will be within the range based on experience. Background checks and drug screening apply; CPR/First Aid may be required after hire. Email [e-mail] for details.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of paid youth experience with supervision responsibilities.
• Public service background, supervising employees, and cash handling experience preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained after hire).
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with leadership qualities.
• Fluent English; Spanish or another language is desirable.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and secure operation of the program site.
• Provide overall supervision of program operations, participants, and staff.
• Coordinate MCPS free snack program.
• Coordinate on-site activities; promote field trips and off-site activities.
• Maintain crisis management and emergency policies and procedures.
• Arrange supplies and equipment and ensure proper functioning.
• Communicate with participants, parents, staff, and MCPS partners.
• Oversee facility maintenance including cleaning and trash disposal.
• Deliver outstanding service and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Youth supervision

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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-school 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.

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.

Job Functions

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.
• Coordinate Montgomery County Public Schools (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 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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the classification description for the Youth Services Program Team Leader position.

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.

Benefits are not available with this position.