Inclusion Services and Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Recreation Specialist,
Montgomery County Government, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
About The Position
About The Position
— The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be
$70,556 - $98,856 , based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
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 Recreation seeks an energetic, highly motivated and passionate dedicated full-time
Recreation Specialist
to support inclusion services for individuals with disabilities and to develop innovative programming for youth with disabilities. We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who is committed to building inclusive, engaging, and supportive recreational environments. The ideal candidate will have experience fostering accessibility, removing participation barriers, and creating culturally responsive programs that meet the diverse needs of our community.
What You\'ll Be Doing
As a
Recreation Specialist
with Montgomery County Recreation, you will play a vital role in advancing inclusive recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities, with a strong focus on youth programming. In this position, you\'ll assess participant needs, ensure compliance with ADA regulations, and implement modifications that foster full and meaningful participation. You will lead the development of innovative, culturally responsive programs and collaborate with internal teams and community partners to promote equity, inclusion, and access. We’re looking for someone who thrives on meaningful work, values collaboration, and is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of others.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to inclusion, accommodation, and program modification requests from individuals, caregivers, service providers, and community partners.
Assign and prioritize appropriate support and modifications to staff or service providers.
Build strong community connections and lead the creation of culturally relevant, forward-thinking programs, with an emphasis on youth.
Plan, implement, and evaluate programs using data-driven strategies, including goal setting, budgeting, and performance assessments.
Recruit, train, and schedule staff; coordinate volunteer and contractor support for services such as interpretation and behavior support.
Develop and implement inclusive and specialized programming that reflects the diverse needs of the community.
Ensure access to facilities and adaptive equipment for safe, engaging participation in programs and events.
Interpret and apply regulations and policies to uphold ADA compliance and equitable access.
Oversee and support a diverse seasonal workforce, including program leaders and behavior support staff.
Encourage community and volunteer participation in programming.
Maintain a safe environment for all participants and staff; develop and uphold emergency procedures.
Keep accurate medical and emergency information for all program participants; maintain active CPR/First Aid certification.
Evaluate employee performance and program effectiveness.
Address and resolve participant or caregiver concerns or complaints.
Collaborate on complex or sensitive cases involving ADA accommodations or facility support.
Coordinate efforts with other County departments, state agencies, and local organizations.
Prepare detailed reports and analyze data to inform programming decisions.
Manage inventory, supplies, and ensure proper use of materials and equipment.
Monitor program budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Provide education and outreach to community groups and stakeholders.
Represent the department in meetings, conferences, and public forums.
Work Conditions and Expectations
This position requires availability during non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
You may work outdoors in varying weather conditions and be expected to attend off-site meetings or events.
The role may involve facility management responsibilities and other related duties as assigned.
Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with the public and staff.
The ideal candidate will have cross-cultural experience and a commitment to cultural competence, including a willingness to learn and grow in this area.
Leadership and Labor Relations As a supervisor of unionized seasonal staff, you’ll be expected to promote a positive labor relations environment built on trust and respect. You will model professionalism and work ethic, advocate for team needs, and provide clear direction and support to your staff. To maintain compliance with County, State, and Federal regulations, you must complete required trainings within the first 3–6 months of employment or within assigned timeframes.
Minimum Qualifications
You Must be a Current, Montgomery County Government employee.
Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible recreational specialist work involving planning, organizing, supervising and implementing an area-wide, countywide or special interest recreation program
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be substituted.
LICENSE: Valid Class C (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Familiarity with Americans with Disabilities Act and experience with accommodations, modifications, and monitoring for compliance.
Planning, organizing, promoting, and directing a variety of recreation and leisure programs for persons with disabilities.
Developing and maintaining budgets and expenditures, particularly managing enterprise funds and budgets, and/or complex financial arrangements.
Identifying, soliciting, evaluating, and performing financial management support for contractor-based services.
Identifying, leading, and coordinating the work of volunteers.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals, groups, organizations and/or government agencies to arrange, implement and/or promote recreation activities, programs, and events for persons with disabilities.
Recruiting, recommending, planning, assigning, supervising, and monitoring the work of seasonal staff and volunteers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Active Net or other recreational and/or Oracle-based registration system.
Theories, principles, and practices related to recreational programming, operations, and services
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.
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About The Position
— The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be
$70,556 - $98,856 , based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
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 Recreation seeks an energetic, highly motivated and passionate dedicated full-time
Recreation Specialist
to support inclusion services for individuals with disabilities and to develop innovative programming for youth with disabilities. We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who is committed to building inclusive, engaging, and supportive recreational environments. The ideal candidate will have experience fostering accessibility, removing participation barriers, and creating culturally responsive programs that meet the diverse needs of our community.
What You\'ll Be Doing
As a
Recreation Specialist
with Montgomery County Recreation, you will play a vital role in advancing inclusive recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities, with a strong focus on youth programming. In this position, you\'ll assess participant needs, ensure compliance with ADA regulations, and implement modifications that foster full and meaningful participation. You will lead the development of innovative, culturally responsive programs and collaborate with internal teams and community partners to promote equity, inclusion, and access. We’re looking for someone who thrives on meaningful work, values collaboration, and is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of others.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to inclusion, accommodation, and program modification requests from individuals, caregivers, service providers, and community partners.
Assign and prioritize appropriate support and modifications to staff or service providers.
Build strong community connections and lead the creation of culturally relevant, forward-thinking programs, with an emphasis on youth.
Plan, implement, and evaluate programs using data-driven strategies, including goal setting, budgeting, and performance assessments.
Recruit, train, and schedule staff; coordinate volunteer and contractor support for services such as interpretation and behavior support.
Develop and implement inclusive and specialized programming that reflects the diverse needs of the community.
Ensure access to facilities and adaptive equipment for safe, engaging participation in programs and events.
Interpret and apply regulations and policies to uphold ADA compliance and equitable access.
Oversee and support a diverse seasonal workforce, including program leaders and behavior support staff.
Encourage community and volunteer participation in programming.
Maintain a safe environment for all participants and staff; develop and uphold emergency procedures.
Keep accurate medical and emergency information for all program participants; maintain active CPR/First Aid certification.
Evaluate employee performance and program effectiveness.
Address and resolve participant or caregiver concerns or complaints.
Collaborate on complex or sensitive cases involving ADA accommodations or facility support.
Coordinate efforts with other County departments, state agencies, and local organizations.
Prepare detailed reports and analyze data to inform programming decisions.
Manage inventory, supplies, and ensure proper use of materials and equipment.
Monitor program budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Provide education and outreach to community groups and stakeholders.
Represent the department in meetings, conferences, and public forums.
Work Conditions and Expectations
This position requires availability during non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
You may work outdoors in varying weather conditions and be expected to attend off-site meetings or events.
The role may involve facility management responsibilities and other related duties as assigned.
Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with the public and staff.
The ideal candidate will have cross-cultural experience and a commitment to cultural competence, including a willingness to learn and grow in this area.
Leadership and Labor Relations As a supervisor of unionized seasonal staff, you’ll be expected to promote a positive labor relations environment built on trust and respect. You will model professionalism and work ethic, advocate for team needs, and provide clear direction and support to your staff. To maintain compliance with County, State, and Federal regulations, you must complete required trainings within the first 3–6 months of employment or within assigned timeframes.
Minimum Qualifications
You Must be a Current, Montgomery County Government employee.
Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible recreational specialist work involving planning, organizing, supervising and implementing an area-wide, countywide or special interest recreation program
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be substituted.
LICENSE: Valid Class C (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Familiarity with Americans with Disabilities Act and experience with accommodations, modifications, and monitoring for compliance.
Planning, organizing, promoting, and directing a variety of recreation and leisure programs for persons with disabilities.
Developing and maintaining budgets and expenditures, particularly managing enterprise funds and budgets, and/or complex financial arrangements.
Identifying, soliciting, evaluating, and performing financial management support for contractor-based services.
Identifying, leading, and coordinating the work of volunteers.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals, groups, organizations and/or government agencies to arrange, implement and/or promote recreation activities, programs, and events for persons with disabilities.
Recruiting, recommending, planning, assigning, supervising, and monitoring the work of seasonal staff and volunteers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Active Net or other recreational and/or Oracle-based registration system.
Theories, principles, and practices related to recreational programming, operations, and services
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.
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