Job Details
Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Location : Columbia, MD
Job Type: Contingent
Job Number: 8985 - #######4-01
Department: Recreation & Parks
Opening Date: 01/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Under the immediate supervision and direction of a Program Director or an Activity Specialist, the Leader provides support in a specific area of expertise, within a specialized program for children, youth, or teens. The Leader may be asked to teach, organize or supervise select activities within an instructional class.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DUTIES:
- Serve as a positive role model.
- Ensure children are properly supervised and accurate attendance is maintained AT ALL TIMES.
- Communicate clearly and courteously with school personnel, program staff, parents, volunteers and children.
- Plans and implements recreational activities within one or more program areas. Responsible for submitting program plans for approval in addition to acquiring all materials necessary for program implementation.
- Document and report all accidents, incidents, property damage, major disciplinary problems, and any related concerns to the Program Director or Program Supervisor
- Maintain cleanliness of the facility, including picking up trash, sweeping floor daily, setting up and taking down of equipment, etc.
- Adhere to established uniform at all times. Dress appropriately for taking an active role with children.
- Implement and ensure compliance of all Howard County Recreation and Parks Policies, Procedures, and Camp Standards.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service trainings.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Camp Director or Supervisor.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Must be 18 years old.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, peers and participants.
- Knowledge of program curriculum.
- Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, certification in Standard First Aid and Infant & Child CPR.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE:
- Professional experience working with children, youth or teens.
- Previous Experience in teaching/leading recreational activities.
EDUCATION:
- Completion of High School.
- Formal Training pertaining to the specific skill being taught.
RATE OF PAY:
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Contingent - Paraprofessional
Minimum Wage to $17 per hour
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history.
No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application. Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.