The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants who enjoy working with preschoolers, school-age children, teens and young adults to be Summer Program Counselors in inclusive camp settings (including campers with and without disabilities). M-NCPPC is a bi-county agency serving a diverse population of approximately 2 million residents within Montgomery and Prince George's County.
 
Summer recreation jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities. Recreation work experiences allow you to learn and develop management and personnel skills which can enhance your job marketability. M-NCPPC will offer a large variety of summer programs which include in-person specialty camps, in-person playground programs, in-person therapeutic recreation programs, and virtual clubhouses.
Responsibilities include the day-to-day supervision of summer program participants ranging ages 6-17 some of whom may have disabilities. Counselors will aid with planning an inclusive comprehensive program schedule for the summer day program. They will assist with planning and leading program activities and special events. Staff is responsible for establishing and maintaining good rapport with participants, parents and other staff. Staff is responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of participants. They will be responsible for enforcing all M-NCPPC rules and regulations and compliance of Youth Camp Safety Standards.
 
 Under immediate supervision, they will perform program support duties of a relatively routine and repetitive nature. Staff may assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the site, including picking up trash, sweeping the floor etc. Staff will assist with trip supervision in accordance with Youth Camp Safety Standards. They will participate in inventory control and distribute equipment and supplies to participants. Since this is a summer only position, there is no paid vacation or holiday leave; sick leave is granted on an accrual basis. All summer program staff are required to attend pre-service training, Youth Camp Safety Standards training, food service training (where applicable), and obtain a CPR and First Aid certification prior to the beginning of camp.The ideal candidate will possess at 1 year of experience with youth in the field of parks and recreation, physical education, childcare or a related field and have a high school or GED degree. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

• Positions are filled on an as-needed basis. Candidates are encouraged to contact the facility of interest to inquire about specific hiring needs. 
• All camp staff are required to attend pre-service training, Youth Camp Safety Standards training, food service training (where applicable), and obtain a CPR and First Aid certification prior to the beginning of camp.
• These positions are seasonal and do not include a benefits package.
• Salaries are dependent upon qualifications.
• A complete background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
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.