Youth Services Program Supervisor

Youth Services Program Supervisor

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY2027-01129

Department

Parks, Recreation & Culture

Division

Youth Services (1417)

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

The Sports & Youth Services Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture is seeking a Youth Services Program Supervisor to plan, organize, execute, supervise, and oversee a variety of programs, activities, and services that engage, inspire, and positively impact the lives of young people and meet the needs and interests of Gaithersburgs diverse community.

This position is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Elementary After School Program, a series of free out-of-school-time recreation and enrichment programs and activities that operate from September through May for youth in grades 1 through 5. The programs are held directly after school, and activities include arts and crafts, indoor recreation, and outdoor supervised play. The position will also provide support to the Summer Camp Team when program focus shifts from school year to summer programming, including supervising camp programs as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be positive, creative, and resourceful and bring a fresh perspective to assist in growing and improving existing youth programming while developing and launching new programs. You must have experience planning, scheduling, and implementing a wide variety of youth programming, including developing programming for elementary school aged participants (6 to 11 years old) and summer camp programs. Previous experience working with children with disabilities is desirable. The position requires extensive public contact and experience in youth and community outreach, engagement, and inclusion, particularly with underserved populations.

Must have strong communication (verbal and written), organizational, time, staff, and resource management skills, and experience developing and managing/monitoring program budgets, Must be able to take on a variety of responsibilities, juggle multiple tasks, and work effectively independently and as part of the team. The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is desirable. Customer service inside and outside the organization must be a top priority, with special emphasis on the delivery of quality programs to the public.

Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($71,000 - $79,000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience and qualifications of the candidate. We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, health and wellness programs, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, training and professional growth opportunities, and excellent work/life balance.

Job Functions

What you will do with us:

• Plan, implement, and supervise positive youth development programs and activities for elementary school aged youth; support other youth programming as needed.
• Identify and analyze youth programming needs of the community; develop, direct, and implement programs and activities to meet those needs.
• Supervise camp programs in support of the Summer Camp Team.
• Maintain and prepare various records, logs, reports, and documentation.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate part-time and seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Work with local agencies to encourage sponsorship or participation in youth activities, programs, or events.
• Collaborate with other City departments; organize partnerships to support various programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs; recommend and implement improvements.
• Prepare and distribute promotional and marketing materials.
• Participate in budget development and monitor budget of assigned programs.
• Analyze and recommend changes to program fees, charges, and expenditures.
• Schedule and coordinate rental and interdepartmental facility use and equipment needs.
• Provide outstanding service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.

Key job responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the complete classification description for the Recreation Program Supervisor position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for this position to provide opportunity for growth and development (Grade 108 in the Citys FY 2027 Schedule of Salary Ranges).

Qualifications

What you will need to be considered:

• Relevant Bachelors Degree.
• At least three years of professional experience in recreation administration; some experience supervising staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrated relevant youth programming and management experience, including camps.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, time management, outreach, marketing, communication (verbal and written), and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• An understanding of the needs of an ethnically and economically diverse community.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft 365 applications); experience with financial/recreation management software a plus.
• Valid drivers license and safe driving record.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire).
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish (desirable).
• Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.

Additional Information

Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:

• A complete online application
• Current Resume (attached to the online application)
• Letter of interest (attached to the online application)

Your cover letter should highlight why you are interested in the position, and your resume and letter should discuss past relevant experience and convey how that experience, in addition to your other special skills and abilities, make you uniquely qualified to serve in this position.

Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is highly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are identified or all hiring decisions have been made.

This is a full-time salaried "exempt" position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week (not eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Citys personnel regulations). Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.

For more information about the position, please contact Youth Services Senior Program Supervisor Ana Dudamel at Ana.Dudamel@gaithersburgmd.gov or 240.805.1529. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at hr@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301.258.6327.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.

The City of Gaithersburg offers its full-time employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and professional lives. Employees are eligible on their first day of employment (unless otherwise specified). We provide employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - employer pays 85% of premium in each tier
• Multi-tiered coverage options (single, single + spouse, single + child, single + children, family)
• Retirement Health Savings contribution (for non-participants in medical or dental plans)

Medical Insurance

• CIGNA HealthCare Open Access Plan
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Wellness Initiatives

Dental Insurance

• Sun Life Indemnity Plan
• Use a dentist of choice or participating dentist for increased savings
• Basic or Enhanced Plans offered

Vision Insurance

• National Vision Administrators
• Use a provider of choice or participating provider for increased savings

RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS

• Eligible for immediate enrollment in all plans upon hire
• 401A - Employer contribution equivalent to 8% of employees annual base salary; fully vested after 5 years
• 401K - Employer 3% matching contribution on the first 5% of employees annual base salary contributed by the employee; fully vested after 5 years
• 401A Supplemental - Additional 5% employer contribution to eligible employees in the Public Works and Police Departments who have physically demanding jobs on a consistent basis; fully vested after 10 years
• 457-deferred compensation plan and Roth IRA (employee contributions only)

PAID LEAVE

• Vacation (12 - 24 days accrued annually; accrual rate based on years of service)
• Sick Leave (13 days accrued annually; unlimited accrual)
• Personal Leave (28 hours granted annually)
• Family Care Leave (up to 8 weeks in rolling 12-month period for eligible employees) to care for newborn/newly adopted/newly placed child or family member
• Holidays (11 holidays observed each year)
• Volunteer Service (12 hours granted annually)
• Jury duty, bereavement leave, military leave (as needed)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability & Workers Compensation Insurance
• Multilingual Stipend ($2,080 per year for eligible employees, paid biweekly)
• Language Learning Program (through Babbel)
• Housing Stipend (Up to $3,600 per year for eligible employees)
• Tuition Assistance (Up to $5,250 per year eligible after 1 year of service)
• Healthy Lifestyle Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Ongoing Training/Personal Development Programs
• Credit Union
• Recreation & Leisure Opportunities & Discounts
• Direct Deposit (required)

Click on the link below to view general information about the benefits available.

Summary of Employee Benefits (pdf)

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ("see resume" is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

• Yes
• No

02

Indicate the highest level of education obtained.

• Some College (No Degree)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Other

03

Indicate the area of study in which your college degree was obtained.

• Parks & Recreation Management/Administration
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Leisure Services/Studies
• Physical Education
• Education
• Closely Related Field
• Other
• No Degree

04

If you answered "Closely Related Field" or "Other," please list your field of study.

05

List any relevant specialized training or college level coursework that you have completed. Include date of completion. If none, please state "None."

06

Do you have at least three years of professional experience in recreation youth programming and/or recreation administration?

• Yes
• No

07

Which of the following best describes your experience in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and activities for elementary aged youth (similar to the activities described in the job posting)?

• More than 3 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

08

Do you have professional experience supervising seasonal youth camp programs? (Be sure this experience is reflected in your application materials.)

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to communicate fluently in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding)?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able to communicate fluently in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding)?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you First Aid and CPR/AED certified?

• Yes
• No

13

List any other relevant current professional certifications, licenses, or other credentials that you possess. Include the date completed or attained. If none, please state "None."

14

How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?

• City of Gaithersburg Website
• Job Interest Card Notification
• Indeed
• GovernmentJobs.com
• MRPA
• Other Website
• Social Media
• Friend or Relative
• I am currently a City Employee
• Other

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Employer City of Gaithersburg

Address 31 South Summit Avenue

Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877

Phone 301-258-6327

Website http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/government/job-opportunities