Disability Services: Therapeutic Recreation Spring and Summer Camp Positions - Seasonal

Disability Services: Therapeutic Recreation Spring and Summer Camp Positions

Seasonal Salary: $16.75 - $27.50 Hourly Location: Prince Georges County, MD Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: DS.TRSS.26 Department: PGC Parks and Recreation Division, Special Program Division Opening Date: 03/04/2026 Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Do you have a passion for working with people with disabilities? If you answer yes, the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince Georges County Department of Parks and Recreation, Special Programs Division, Therapeutic Recreation Disability Services Team is seeking applicants who enjoy working in recreation.

The Therapeutic Recreation team has fun and exciting spring and summer part-time employment opportunity for you! Disability Services supports children, youth and adults to learn, engage, and have fun in classes, special events, summer camps and recreation activities. If you would like to be a part of our dynamic team, the Disability Services employment opportunity is for you.

Work opportunities are available on different days and times and throughout Prince Georges County. To thrive in this position, you must be willing to actively participate in all program activities (indoor and outdoor), assist with the adaptation of activities, and help facilitate social interaction between participants. Effectively communicating with supervisors, staff, participants, and parents/guardians is extremely important.

All selected candidates must display excellent customer service skills, must maintain confidentiality regarding disability, medical, and personal information, attain First Aid, CPR and AED certifications (training classes available) and attend various required trainings. Ongoing, continued training and internal growth opportunities are available.

These positions are part-time/intermittent and do not include a benefits package. A complete background investigation will be completed before hiring. Applicants may be subject to medical, drug (including marijuana), and alcohol testing.

Ideal candidates will have experience working in recreation programs, in childcare or education programs, or supporting children or adults with disabilities. Starting positions and pay rates will be based on relevant education and experience. Please provide examples of experience in your application.

Please note: Hours and locations may vary and are contingent upon sufficient program registration and funding. If programs are canceled, staff will not be scheduled to work.

Therapeutic Recreation Spring and Summer Camp Program Locations:

• Northern Region: Beltsville, Berwyn Heights, College Park, Bowie, Glenn Dale and others
• Southern Region: Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, Brandywine and others
• County-wide: Beltsville, Capitol Heights, Mitchellville, Capitol Heights, Camp Springs, Fort Washington and others

Therapeutic Recreation After-School Kids Care Programs

• Northern Region: Beltsville, Bowie
• Southern Region: Marlow Heights, Fort Washington

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation, please contact Joelle Edmond (Joelle.Edmond@pgparks.com) or Brenda Miller (Brenda.Miller@Pgparks.com).

Examples of Important Duties

Therapeutic Recreation Aide ($16.75 - $17.25)

• Actively participates in all program activities, assists with the adaptation of activities, and helps to facilitate social interactions.
• Aides communicate effectively, enforce program rules and comply with policies/procedures.
• Minimum age 16, entry level position, must have a desire and interest in working with individuals with disabilities, minimal related experience required.

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Leader ($17.75 - $19.75)

• Responsibilities include actively assisting with planning and leading activities, facilitating participation, and helping with daily living skills.
• Duties include assisting with the implementation of behavior plans as needed.
• Assistant Leaders communicate effectively, enforce program rules and comply with policies/procedures.
• Minimum age 18, plus HS Diploma, plus one year of experience working with people with disabilities or years of related disability experience.

Therapeutic Recreation Senior Leader ($20.75 - $21.75)

• Responsibilities include planning and leading activities, facilitating participation, and assisting with daily living skills.
• Duties also include maintaining documentation and implementation of behavior plans as needed.
• Senior Leaders communicate effectively, enforce program rules and comply with policies/procedures.
• Minimum age 18. Requires one year of college plus one year of experience working with people with disabilities or two or more years of related disability experience.

Therapeutic Recreation Leader/Driver ($20.75 - $21.75)

• Leader/Drivers transport participants with disabilities to and from program activities on M-NCPPC vehicles.
• Additional duties include securing passengers safely, ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-maintained, adhering to, and following emergency procedures, and being safe/courteous.
• Driver Requirements: Must have a valid Class C or D Drivers License with no more than one (1) point on the drivers license. Must have a minimum of two years or more of experience driving, minimum age 21, and attain Defense Driving certification.

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Director ($22.75 - $23.85)

• Assistant Directors are responsible for acting as the Director in the Directors absence.
• Assists with the overall supervision of the onsite operation of therapeutic recreation programs for children and teens with disabilities.
• Maintains open communication with the Director and assists with planning, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating specialized activities designed to meet the needs of the participants.
• At least 12 months of previous experience in childrens program as an administrator or a supervisor.
• Minimum Age: 21.

Therapeutic Recreation Director ($25.75 - $27)

• Directors are responsible for overall supervision of the onsite operation of a therapeutic recreation summer camp for children and teens with disabilities.
• Director plans, facilitates, participates in program activities to meet the needs of the participants.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates staff and volunteers.
• Attend meetings, enforce program rules, work closely with parents, and MNCPPC career staff.
• Qualifications: At least 24 months of previous experience in a camping or childrens program as an administrator or a supervisor.
• Minimum Age: 21.

Class Instructors ($17.25 - $75.00)

• Provides instruction for a specific skill area such as Tai Chi, yoga, aerobics, Zumba, exercise/fitness/sports, strength training, personal training, dancing, kayaking, and other specialty skills.
• Minimum prior experience with adapting programs for individual needs.
• Preferred experience working with individuals with disabilities and current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Minimum Age: 18

Sign Language Support ($19.25 - $46)

• Provide effective sign language interpretation for Deaf or hard of hearing participants.
• Provide necessary assistance and adaptations, actively participates in all programs and helps to facilitate social interaction.
• Minimum requirement, HS diploma plus 1 year of signing.
• Salary depends on experience and certification of signing fluency.

Supplemental Information

• May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
• All selected applicants must attend mandatory trainings: CPR, First Aid and AED; Inclusion/ Therapeutic Recreation Orientation; Disability Characteristics; Behavior Management techniques; and other designated trainings.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION 2026 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR SEASONAL INTERMITTENT EMPLOYEES The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

Limited Benefits for Seasonal EmployeesHealth Insurance Plans: You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12-month period. If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office.

Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.

Medical:

• Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
• UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
• Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan

Other Benefits:

• Credit Union
• Sick Leave Benefits

This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M-NCPPC. It is not an all-inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.

Application Questions

1. Please state which Therapeutic Recreation position(s) you are interested in/qualify for. Please check all that apply.

   • Therapeutic Recreation Program Director
   • Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Program Director
   • Therapeutic Recreation Program Leader
   • Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Leader
   • Therapeutic Recreation Driver
   • Class Instructors
   • Kids Care Afterschool Assistant Director
   • Kids Care Afterschool Group Leader
   • Kids Care Afterschool Program Facility Aide

2. Which geographic location are you interested in working?

   • Northern Region (Beltsville, Berwyn Heights, College Park, Bowie, Glenn Dale and others)
   • Southern Region (Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, Brandywine and others)
   • County Wide (Beltsville, Capitol Heights, Mitchellville, Camp Springs, Fort Washington and others)

3. Are you currently certified/licensed in any of the following areas? Please check all that apply.

   • CPR/AED
   • First Aid

4. If hired, when are you available to start work?

5. Are you at least 16 years of age? (Ages 17 or under must have a work permit from your high school if hired)

   • Yes
   • No

Required Question

Employer: The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission Address: 7833 Walker Drive, Suite 425, Greenbelt, Maryland, 20770 Website:https://www.mncppc.org/jobs