Assistant Camp Counselor; Recreation Assistant , Grade S1

Overview

Montgomery County Department of Recreation is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with a mission to provide high quality, diverse, and accessible community-based programs, activities, and services that serve the recreation and leisure needs of the Montgomery County community. 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.

Montgomery County Recreation is looking for energetic, highly motivated, and responsible individuals to join our team as Assistant Camp Counselors for the summer of 2026! Candidates must be available to work from June through August 2026. As an Assistant Camp Counselor, you will assist the Camp Director and staff in providing safe and engaging activities for children and youth ages 6 to 21.

• Assist the Camp Counselor and provide support to activities including arts and crafts, dance, exercise, music, sports, games, outdoor play and offsite experiences

• Assist in monitoring campers through their daily/weekly activity schedules

• Assist with greeting, escorting and monitoring campers throughout the camp day, assuring their safety

• Set up, take down and maintain equipment

• Assist with resolving conflicts and maintaining order among campers

• Assist with ensuring all safety and health protocols are followed, including performing first aid and addressing injuries as needed

• Report incident and accidents to Camp Director for documenting

• Demonstrate an understanding of protocols and camp expectations, tactfulness, and excellent customer service

• To be a successful Assistant Camp Counselor, you should:

• Be reliable, patient, and have good organizational and communication skills

• Enjoy working with children and youth

• Demonstrate a positive attitude

• Be able to meet physical demands of recreation environment, participate in outdoor activities, strenuous events

• Be first-aid and/or CPR certified (preferred)

• Plan to attend pre-season trainings, weekly staff briefings/meetings

• Be available to work Monday through Friday from June 2026 through August 2026 and attend mandatory camp trainings (dates TBD).

• All candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal history background check, as well as a child protective services background check. These processes will include State, Federal and Sexual Offender registry checks.

The hourly rate for this SEASONAL/TEMPORARY position is $17.65

Assistant Camp Counselor positions are available at multiple locations. Applicants with worksite preferences should clearly list the community center/facility on the application and/or resume. Please note that the County reserves the right to place staff at community centers/facilities based on service needs.

• Experience:
  
  Some work experience as a participant or instructor in one or more recreation activities is preferred.

• Education:
  
  Ability to read and write in English.

• Equivalency:
  None.

For summer camps must be 16 years of age by beginning of camp on June 29, 2026!