Posting number: 202600056
Department: Department of Recreation and Parks
Division: Twinbrook Recreation Ctr
Job classification: Afterschool Director
Posting type: Open
Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous
Responsible for afterschool program’s daily operations and administrative responsibilities. Duties include the planning/implementation of recreation activities; planning/implementation of monthly student service learning (SSL) events; supervising afterschool staff and volunteers; creating fun, engaging, and safe environment for middle school aged children; maintaining clean and organized site; fostering clear communication with staff, parents, and center supervisors; supervising children responsibly, following disciplinary procedures and enforcing rules in a positive and supporting manner; maintaining accurate attendance and snack sheet records; driving in city van to local middle school for student pick up.
Afterschool Director’s schedule is 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm on days that MCPS is in session and 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm on MCPS early release days.
Qualifications/Skills: Valid Maryland driver’s license required. First Aid/CPR certification preferred. Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising children and staff in recreation activities or related field.
Education: Completion of child development program preferred. Educational courses equivalent to two years of college or equal amount of supervisory experience with children and at least 21 years of age.
The City of Rockville is regarded as one of America’s leading small cities for work, for play and for life. It is the vibrant and business-friendly home to some of the most prominent biomedical and technology companies. Rockville is adjacent to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. and serves as the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland.
Rockville is a city that remembers and reveres its roots, its commitment to citizen-centric public service, to the planet and to the connectivity of its neighborhoods and residents. Rockville is a place one can truly and proudly call "my hometown." It is a place that looks and feels like home, where people and government work to maintain the intimacy and warmth that “hometown” connotes. A place where, despite our differences, neighbors know and care about each other and the community they share.
A few facts about Rockville: Rockville has 67,000 residents, across approximately 20,000 households. Our community is one of the most diverse and international in the world, with over one-third of our residents having been born outside the United States, coming from virtually every country in the world. Our city is an economic engine with nearly 80,000 jobs within our border.
