Provides and implements the therapeutic recreational scope of service for the County’s Therapeutic Recreation services programs. Assists in the teaching and planning of activities within the prescribed recreation interest area. Work is performed under technical supervision.
Essential Job Functions
Plans and implements activities and programs to meet the needs of individuals with various disabilities (year-round activities and summer camps).
Facilitates inclusion of individuals with disabilities into parks and recreation activities.
Recruits and supervises volunteers. Plans schedules and assigns work.
Publicizes programs and special events.
Makes independent decisions regarding programs or participants.
Organizes and directs programs for special needs at a local school site or community center.
Assists with the development and maintenance of a daily schedule of arts, crafts, games, sports, and trips for individuals with special needs.
Maintains accurate records.
Collects authorized fees.
Supervises and leads participants in scheduled activities.
Completes required forms and submits to supervisor.
Ensures proper or authorized use of buildings during recreation program activities.
Performs minor custodial duties appropriate to recreation programs such as mopping, dusting, picking up litter.
Ensures proper care and use of all recreation equipment.
Ensures safe and proper conduct of all persons who attend Recreation programs at the assigned facility.
Maintains order and enforces all recreation and school regulations relating to the use of the facility.
Staffs special events as required.
Other Duties
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills (These are pre-employment KASs that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)
Knowledge of—
Principles and practices of recreational programming.
Autism Spectrum and other developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities.
Leisure Education.
Inclusion techniques and program/activity adaptations.
Ability to--
Plan, organize and lead specialized and inclusive recreational programs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, community and co-workers.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Maintain and prepare required records in an accurate and timely manner.
Deal effectively with the public.
Interact with children.
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
Training and/or Education:
Completion of the eleventh grade.
Experience:
Six months experience working with the public and six months experience working with individuals with special needs.
Licenses or Certificates:
CPR and First Aid Certificates desired.
Special Requirements:
Subject to background investigation.
Work Permit required if under 18 years of age.
Physical Demands:
Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors and outdoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring of lifting objects up to 100 pounds; operation of keyboard devices.
Unusual Demands:
Work varied schedule to include evenings and weekends.
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Compensation Steps:
Pay rate: $19.04 per hour
Grade H07, Hourly position, up to 40 hours per week
Department of Parks and Recreation
Position closing date: June 1, 2026
Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 1, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on June 2nd.
Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.
Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.
Founded in 1654, Calvert County is one of the oldest counties in the United States with a rich and diverse history. Residents and visitors alike enjoy this quiet, waterside community nestled between the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. A lively of arts and entertainment culture, water-based recreation and family-friendly attractions keep our locals and visitors entertained year-round. It’s easy to see why Calvert County’s small town character continues to attract newcomers as one of the best areas to live, work and raise a family.
Though it’s Maryland’s smallest county in land area – 213 square miles – Calvert County is home to more than 90,000 people and has one of the highest standards of living in the state. Prince Frederick, the county seat, is located 35 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., and 55 miles south of Baltimore.
Within easy reach of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Joint Base Andrews, Annapolis, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Calvert County is home to several major industries including defense contracting, information technology, tourism, energy, advanced manufacturing and administrative services.
Calvert County is governed by a five-member board of county commissioners elected to four-year terms. The county employs nearly 1,300 people in 11 departments who are committed to providing excellent customer service and transparency in all we do.
