Program Assistant (Recreation Assistant I, Grade S1)
Montgomery County Government
Wheaton, Maryland
Job Description
Posting number: 2026-00440
Department: Department of Recreation
Division: REC 72 Countywide Programs Sports
Job classification: Recreation Assistant I
Posting type: Internal/External Applicants
Categories: Recreation, Education, Parks and Recreation, Athletics & Fitness, Sports
Summary
118_24- FUN_BannerWeb (1).jpgWHO WE ARE
Montgomery County Recreation is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency committed to providing high-quality, diverse, and accessible programs, services, and facilities that enhance the quality of life for all ages, cultures, and abilities. The department manages 39 facilities, including recreation centers, senior centers, and indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities, and provides thousands of programs such as out-of-school activities, aquatics, classes, youth and adult sports programs and leagues, senior programs, and therapeutic recreation.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Montgomery County Recreation is looking for energetic, highly motivated, entry-level Program Assistant!
Examples of duties
As a Program Assistant you will:
- Provide exceptional customer service by looking up and sharing accurate information.
- Assists with supervision of participants in school-based or recreation center-based programs or activities.
- Set up and break down equipment.
- Monitor activities and ensure a clean, safe, and supportive environment.
- Lead recreation activities.
- Assist with problem-solving and troubleshooting during programs or activities.
- Assist with cleaning and organizing of facility or program.
- Learn something new EVERY DAY!
- To be a successful Program Assistant, you MUST:
- Be able to follow directions.
Qualifications
- Experience: Some work experience leading or instructing a recreation or related activity.
- Education: Ability to read and write in English.
- Equivalency: None.
Employment/Position Type:
Date Posted: August 3, 2026