Press Releases - Department of Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation is Hiring; Job Fairs Scheduled in March, April and May

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Montgomery County Recreation is hiring part-time seasonal employees to work during the 2023 summer season. Available positions include lifeguards, camp counselors, camp directors and more. 

“We have so many great opportunities for people to work with our Montgomery County Recreation team and I encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to come learn more at our upcoming job fairs,” said Montgomery County Recreation Director Robin Riley. “Working at Recreation is extremely rewarding, and these seasonal positions are a great way to gain experience.” 

Job fairs are scheduled at the following locations and dates:  

• Wednesday, March 22, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center, 2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring 
• Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring 
• Saturday, April 1 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Plum Gar Community Recreation Center, 19561 Scenery Drive, Germantown
• Thursday, April 20, 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Upper County Community Recreation Center, 8201 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg 
• Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at East County Community Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring  
• Sunday, May 7, noon - 4 p.m. at Wheaton Community Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton 

The part-time/seasonal pay rate begins at $15.65 an hour and increases based on experience. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.  

Applicants should bring their resumes, come dressed for success and be prepared to discuss their experience. The department is looking for dedicated, hardworking and motivated individuals. Applicants should note these job fairs are not job or location specific. Applicants may attend any job fair regardless of where they are seeking to work in the County. Planning to attend one of these job fairs? Fill out the interview request form.

As a condition of employment, applicants will be required to pass a criminal background investigation. The investigation will include state, federal and sex offender background checks. 

If you are interested in applying, you can also visit the website for additional information or to apply online.  

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Release ID: 23-099
Media Contact: Monika Hammer 240-463-2442