Summer Recreation Assistant (Temp/No Benefits)

Harford County • Edgewood, MD

9d • $17

About The Position

Supervised by the Recreation Specialist, the candidate will work primarily as an assistant at our summer camps and on our mobile recreation unit, helping to lead and supervise participants. Other duties may include handling visitor inquiries, maintaining a safe and clean workplace, answering telephone calls, greeting, assisting and directing the public, keeping the Center organized and inviting to the public, etc. The schedule of the workweek will vary and may include weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Assessment of work is based upon personal performance. Work locations may vary based on program locations. Job Description: BUDGETED SALARY: $17/HOUR Essential Duties: (The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.) Conducts recreational and/or educational programs for the public. Keeps buildings and premises in neat and safe condition. Answers telephone inquiries; provides information, assists public with concerns or refers them to appropriate individual or takes messages; monitors, greets and directs the public throughout the facility. Inspects building/grounds; notifies police when necessary. Instructs users on the proper utilization of the facility and equipment. Works in all types of weather with exposure to the outdoors. Years of Experience: One season of volunteer or paid experience working with children in a recreational or educational setting preferred Years of Supervisory Experience: None Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Certifications, Licensures, and Examinations: Possession of a valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Be advised this position requires a valid driver's license. Your application will not be considered if you fail to include the full driver's license number on the electronic application. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Able to deal with the public cooperatively and courteously Ability to maintain effective working relationship with staff and volunteers Ability to conduct public recreation, nature and/or outdoor adventure programs Ability to understand and follow instructions Ability to lift, bend, stoop, climb and reach Ability to stand for long periods of time Ability to move on rough terrain Ability to work independently Ability to keep simple records Knowledge of sports, arts, and crafts, or local natural history Safety: Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position. Effective Monday, December 15, 2025 this URL will change, please click here to access the new page. If you have bookmarked the URL, please update as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points.
• Able to deal with the public cooperatively and courteously
• Ability to maintain effective working relationship with staff and volunteers
• Ability to conduct public recreation, nature and/or outdoor adventure programs
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, climb and reach
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to move on rough terrain
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to keep simple records
• Knowledge of sports, arts, and crafts, or local natural history
• Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position

Nice To Haves

• One season of volunteer or paid experience working with children in a recreational or educational setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts recreational and/or educational programs for the public.
• Keeps buildings and premises in neat and safe condition.
• Answers telephone inquiries; provides information, assists public with concerns or refers them to appropriate individual or takes messages; monitors, greets and directs the public throughout the facility.
• Inspects building/grounds; notifies police when necessary.
• Instructs users on the proper utilization of the facility and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED