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Montgomery County MD

Program Assistant (Recreation Assistant I, Grade S1)

Montgomery County MD, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900


Location :

2424 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA

Job Type:

Temporary Employee Less Than 1040 Hrs

Job Number:

2024 - 00077

Department:

Department of Recreation

Division:

REC 72 Countywide Programs Sports

Opening Date:

08/01/2024

Closing Date:

12/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

About the Position

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 energetic, highly motivated, entry-level

Program Assistant

!

What You'll Be Doing

As a Program Assistant 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 Program Assistant, you MUST:

Be able to follow directions.

Hourly rate for the seasonal position is $17.15

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Some work experience as a participant or instructor in one or more recreation activities is preferred.

Education:

Ability to read and write in English.

Equivalency:

None

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

MCG's Total Rewards

To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package for permanent and term positions.

Compensation. In addition to the salary listed in the Description section, all permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans, with public safety positions eligible for a pension plan. Sick leave and annual leave earned at a rate of 4.6 hours/80hrs worked. We also provide personal days, paid parental leave (6 weeks), holiday leave, various pay differentials, tuition assistance (up to $2,130 annually), and performance awards. Positions in MLS earn paid time off (7 weeks annualized) instead of sick/annual leave and are not eligible for pay differentials.

Benefits. Our benefits for all permanent and term positions include premier medical, prescription, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance plans, with most plans receiving employer contributions of 80% toward premiums. Additionally, we offer an employee assistance program, an award-winning wellness program, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, childcare, and commuter expenses.

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Are you at least 15 years of age?

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Do you have the ability to read and write in English?

YesNo

Required Question