Montgomery County Recreation Announces Job Fairs: January 20 and February 17

For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 18, 2018

Montgomery County Recreation is hosting two job fairs this winter to showcase dozens of summer employment opportunities, including many for Montgomery County teens.

“We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals who enjoy working with diverse groups of young people,” said Gabe Albornoz, director of the Department of Recreation. “As an employee myself, I can honestly say this is a really great place to work.”

The summer job fairs are scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. at the following dates and locations:

• Saturday, January 20, Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center, 13850 Travilah, Road, Rockville.
• Saturday, February 17, East County Community Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring.

Interested applicants should bring their resumes and be prepared for speed interviews. 

Available positions include lifeguards, TeenWorks and summer camp staff. The part-time/seasonal pay is competitive at $11.50 an hour, and it increases based on experience.

Lifeguards are needed year-round at four indoor aquatic centers and during the summer at seven outdoor pools. Applicants must be at least 15 years old, demonstrate Red Cross Level 4 or equivalent level of swimming, and possess a valid lifeguard certificate from the American Red Cross or Y.M.C.A.

TeenWorks is a support position where teens are placed in meaningful work roles, which allow them to develop critical and marketable skills. This employment position encompasses several different opportunities in various locations throughout Montgomery County.  Available opportunities include special events, marketing and outreach, summer and after school programs, and apprenticeships within other County government agencies and partnering organizations.  Examples of duties may include special event support staff, general grounds maintenance, landscaping and beautification, Conservation Jobs Corps, customer service support, clerical support, marketing and outreach team, stocking materials and more. Applicants must be Montgomery County high school students aged 14 and older.

Summer Camp staff positions includes camp counselors and directors.  Counselors must be at least 15 years of age while directors must be 21 or older. Summer camp staff are responsible for planning and implementing summer camp programs throughout the County. 

As a condition of employment, all applicants will be required to successfully pass a criminal background investigation. This investigation will include a State, Federal and sexual offender background check.

The summer job fairs are taking place at the same time as the Department of Recreation’s summer camp fairs, which are designed to showcase the wide variety of specialized summer camps offered including arts, aquatics, cooking, dance, music, nature, sports and technology.

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Media contact: Carmen Berrios Martinez, 240-777-6875

 

Release ID: 18-439
Media Contact: Carmen Berrios Martinez 240-777-6875