Press Releases - Department of Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation is Hiring for Summer; Job Fairs Scheduled in February, March and April

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Montgomery County Recreation is hiring part-time, seasonal employees to work during the 2024 summer season. Available positions include camp directors, assistant directors, camp counselors, lifeguards and more.  

“Summer work in our Department of Recreation provides such a valuable and rewarding opportunity to create fun programming, exciting experiences and lifelong memories for youth in our community,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “I encourage everyone to come learn more and apply to work with us at these upcoming job fairs.”  

Job fairs are scheduled at the following locations and dates:  

• Thursday, Feb. 22, 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center, 2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring 
• Wednesday, Feb. 28, 5 – 8 p.m. Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center, 1319 Apple Ave., Silver Spring 
• Friday, March 8, 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Long Branch Community Recreation Center. 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring 
• Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center, 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville 
• Saturday, March 9, 3 – 5:30 p.m. at Germantown Community Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown 
• Tuesday, March 12, 6 – 8:30 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring 
• Thursday, April 4, 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Upper County Community Recreation Center, 8201 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg 
• Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville 
• Saturday, April 6, 3 – 5:30 p.m. at East County Community Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring 

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.  

The part-time/seasonal pay rate begins at $16.70 an hour and increases based on experience. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the start of camps (lifeguards must be at least 15). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 

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 working with Montgomery County Recreation you can also visit the website for additional information or to apply online. Explore both part-time and full-time opportunities.  

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Release ID: 24-085
Media Contact: Monika Hammer 240-463-2442