Montgomery County Government

About the Position

The expected salary range for this role on hire is: $74,507 - $115,983

WHO WE ARE

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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Montgomery County Department of Recreation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced full-time Recreation Supervisor to join our dynamic Youth Development Team. We’re looking for a leader whose expertise, innovation, and passion for youth development are reflected in the quality and reach of the programs and services they deliver. The Recreation Supervisor will provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for a broad portfolio of programs that engage and inspire a diverse population of young people—from school-age children through late adolescence. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to create inclusive, responsive, and dynamic environments; understand the role of recreation in addressing community needs and advancing social equity; and lead efforts that align with the Department’s mission to ensure high-quality, accessible recreational opportunities for all.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the Department’s leadership team and under the direction of the Youth Development Manager, the Recreation Supervisor will:

• Lead planning and implementation of team and department priorities focused on serving Montgomery County’s diverse youth population.
• Oversee the design, promotion, and delivery of youth-focused programs such as after-school activities, sports leagues, workforce and professional development initiatives, experiential learning programs, and special events.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor career staff, seasonal employees, and volunteers to ensure effective service delivery and professional growth.
• Foster connections with underrepresented communities and ensure that programming is culturally responsive and equitable.
• Conduct market research and stay current with emerging trends to develop forward-thinking, relevant program offerings.
• Collaborate with County agencies, public schools, nonprofits, and other community stakeholders to deliver coordinated services and strong community impact.
• Manage program budgets, contracts, timekeeping, expenditures, performance data, and other operational functions.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the Department at meetings, events, and collaborative initiatives.
• Develop performance standards and clearly communicate expectations, policies, and program goals to staff.
• Ensure safety, quality, and accountability across all program areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a diverse range of youth programs and services that promote personal development and social connection.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate a professional and seasonal workforce.
• Monitor program performance and use data to assess impact and inform decision-making.
• Promote equity by identifying and removing barriers to access, especially for underserved communities.
• Lead marketing and outreach efforts to increase visibility and engagement.
• Serve as a Departmental leader, upholding high standards of professionalism, collaboration, and accountability.

Leadership in a Union Environment:

As a supervisor of unionized employees, this position is responsible for:

• Fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
• Maintaining team stability by modeling professionalism, integrity, and strong work ethic.
• Providing clear direction and support on work projects, goals, and service expectations.
• Working cross-culturally and committing to improving both personal and team cultural competence—by valuing diversity, recognizing personal limitations, and actively seeking to learn and grow.

Important things to Know:

• This position will require work beyond a standard 40-hour week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on occasion, in outdoor or extreme weather conditions.
• The selected candidate will be required to complete a background investigation and medical history review prior to appointment.
• Recreation Supervisors must be available to respond to emergency situations during both regular and non-working hours and are considered “Essential” employees during emergencies or periods of liberal leave.
• This position may require onsite facility management responsibilities and will involve travel to various program locations throughout the County.
• To ensure compliance with laws and to support a positive work culture, all required mandatory trainings must be completed within 3 to 6 months of hire, or as specified.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Four (4) years of related professional experience in the recreational field.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Substitution: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

• Experience applying theories, principles, and practices common in positive youth development to plan, develop and implement recreation activities, programs, leagues and large-scale events for young people from childhood through late adolescence as well as youth volunteer and workforce development program.
• Experience supervising, training and evaluating subordinate staff and/or volunteers, establish clear and concise work assignments, performance measures and provide feedback.?
• Experience evaluating and conducting program analysis for programs, activities and events that result in actionable recommendations and program adjustment.
• Experience developing and managing program or activity budgets to support the Department’s priorities and ensure best use of Department resources.
• Experience providing professional written and oral communications such as drafting memos, preparing reports, and delivering presentations.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office 365, VSI Recreation Registration/Activities Management software, Oracle and/or similar relational database system

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

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