Recreation Coordinator (Special Events), Grade 18

Recreation Coordinator (Special Events), Grade 18

Salary

$64,104.00 - $101,124.00 Annually

Location

2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-00494

Department

Department of Recreation

Division

REC 72 Countywide Programs

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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About the Position

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL "ONLY" JOB POSTING, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT Montgomery County GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

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This Position is ONLY Open to Montgomery County Government Employees:

• Current Montgomery County Government employees;
• Montgomery County employees who were affected by a reduction-in-force and currently have RIF priority rights;
• Active Montgomery County local fire and rescue department volunteers with at least 50 points under the length of service award program (LOSAP); or
• Active Project SEARCH Interns or former Montgomery County Government Customized Employment Public Interns, or Project SEARCH Interns within 24 months of completion of internship.

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $64,104 - $77,504, 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

The Department is seeking a dynamic and experienced Recreation Coordinator, whose skills and knowledge will be utilized to support community, neighborhood and county-wide special events and managing the department's warehouse. The responsibilities include but are not limited to organizing, administering, coordinating, and facilitating a range of community and specialized recreational program activities that are limited in scope, size, and complexity.

If you are passionate about creating meaningful experiences, supporting vibrant communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of Montgomery County residents, this position is for you.

What Youll Be Doing

This work includes:

• Ensuring compliance with the rules on the use of the facility and equipment
• Developing and conducting surveys and program evaluations
• Participating in the planning and execution of community and county-wide events and specialized recreational programs and activities typically occurring on weekends, early mornings and evenings
• Maintaining scheduled use of the facility using recreation-specific activities software, such as RecTrac
• Assisting with program implementation by coordinating and scheduling equipment, safety and security needs
• Setting-up, breaking-down, transporting, storing, maintaining and/or repairing relevant equipment including lifting of heavy equipment
• Monitoring event operations, general facility/grounds activities and assuring clean-up
• Instructing and/or leading recreation programs and activities as assigned
• Leading warehouse support by receiving, storing, inventorying and distribution of supplies and ensuring warehouse is accessible during set hours and communicating closures
• Assist with department's fleet through tracking and meeting maintenance requirements
• Driving County vehicles including vans and box trucks loaded with equipment and supplies (often responsible for loading and unloading)
• Supporting Communications and Public Outreach ordering and inventory of promotional items to be utilized at Department events
• Knowledge of county policies, rules, regulations, procedures and county, state, and federal laws

Additional Information

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background investigation and a Limited Core Exam before appointment.

This position requires:

• Work during nontraditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 20 pounds or more.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
• Attendance at activities and meetings, and performance of work, at locations outside the assigned facility.
• Completion of mandatory trainings within the first three to six months of employment, or within the timeframe specified, to support a positive workplace and ensure compliance with federal, state, and County laws.

Minimum Qualifications

In addition to the MQs from the PD/Class Spec, if the minimum qualifications from the Classification Specification do not fully describe the needs of your position, add the relevant areas of experience below:

At the Recreation Coordinator Level:

• Experience: One (1) year of recreation work experience involving planning, organizing, and directing recreational activities or special interest recreation program activities/services.

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

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

• LICENSE: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) drivers license from the applicants state of residence when required for job-related duties.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Planning and organizing a wide variety of activities and/or special events.
• Knowledge of recreation methods, procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Working in recreation and community settings, and experience monitoring, maintaining, and collecting equipment and information.
• Ability to drive county vehicles, including but not limited to cars, vans, and trucks.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and ACTIVE, RecTracor, and other database software applications.

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 applicants 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 Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys 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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THIS POSITION IS "ONLY" OPEN TO INTERNAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT (MCG) EMPLOYEES. Are you a current MCG employee?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of completed education?

• N/A
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate

03

How many years of recreation work experience involving planning, organizing, and directing recreational activities or special interest recreation program activities/ services do you have?

• No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5+ Years Experience

04

Do you have experience, planning and organizing a wide variety of activities and/or special events? If yes, please briefly describe. If no, please state N/A.

05

Do you have knowledge of recreation methods, procedures, practices, and regulations? If Yes, please briefly describe. If No, put N/A.

06

Do you have experience working in recreation and community settings, and experience monitoring, maintaining, and collecting equipment and information? If Yes, please briefly describe. If No, please state N/A.

07

Do you have experience leading the work of employees and volunteers? If Yes, please briefly describe. If No, please state N/A.

08

Do you have the ability to drive county vehicles to include but not limited to cars, vans, and trucks? If yes, please briefly describe. If No, please state N/A.

09

Do you have proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and ACTIVE, RecTrac or other database software applications? If yes, please briefly describe. If No, please state N/A.

10

Do you possess a valid Class C (or equivalent) Drivers License from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you able to work a non-traditional schedule that will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you able to work in a non-temperature-controlled warehouse that includes going up and down ladders, lifting heavy objects and equipment, unloading trailers, and using power equipment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Montgomery County (MD)

Address 101 Monroe Street

7th Floor

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone 240-777-5000

Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr