Summer Program Administrator - Seasonal Salary $18.00 Hourly
Location: Prince Georges County, MD Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: SmrPrgmAdmn.26 Department: PGC Parks and Recreation Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: 6/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George's County is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants who enjoy working with preschoolers, school-age children, teens and young adults to be Summer Program Administrators in inclusive camp settings (including campers with and without disabilities). M-NCPPC is a bi-county agency serving a diverse population of approximately 2 million residents within Montgomery and Prince Georges County. Summer recreation jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities. Recreation work experiences allow you to learn and develop management and personnel skills which can enhance your job marketability. M-NCPPC will offer a large variety of summer programs which include in-person specialty camps, in-person playtime programs, and in-person therapeutic recreation programs.
For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George's County Parks and Recreation, please contact Joelle Edmond, Joelle.Edmond@pgparks.com or Brenda Miller Brenda.Miller@Pgparks.com.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Day to day supervision of summer program participants ranging in ages 6-17, some of whom may have disabilities. • Oversight of all paperwork and reference books. • Administer the Youth Camp Safety Standards for the program site, ensuring profile forms for participants, staff and volunteers are complete and ready for review. • Contact parents to obtain missing information, documents weekly fire and emergency evacuation drills. • Keep registration rosters, attendance sheets and sign in logs, and maintain the health log. • Collect field trip money, complete rosters, trip/transportation emergency plans, assist with transportation logistics, and maintain the Youth Camp Safety Standard trip book. • Secure petty cash funds and track petty cash expenditures (if applicable). • Daily cash drops at designated facilities. • Support site Director with supervision of volunteers. • Complete weekly reports, to include attendance, custodial, financial, accident, property damage and staff timecards. • The Administrator is the point of contact to parents for emergencies. • Post site plans near the phones and the emergency evaluation map in order to ensure the safety of all participants, staff and volunteers during a natural disaster. • Assist with the coordination of food service program. • Establish and maintain good rapport with participants, parents, and other staff. • Responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of participants. • Enforce all M-NCPPC rules and regulations and compliance of Youth Camp Safety Standards. • Participate in inventory control and distribute equipment and supplies to participants. • Acts as a Senior Counselor when administrative duties are completed for the day.
Minimum Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate will possess at least 1 year of experience with youth in the field of parks and recreation, physical education, childcare or a related field and 1 year of college (or two years equivalency). • Candidates must be 18 years of age. • All summer program staff are required to attend pre-service training, Youth Camp Safety Standards training, food service training (where applicable), and obtain CPR and First Aid certification prior to the beginning of camp. • Must enjoy playing and interacting with children. • Pass a Maryland State background check.
Supplemental Information:
• Positions are filled on an as-needed basis. • Candidates are encouraged to contact the facility of interest to inquire about specific hiring needs. • These positions are seasonal and do not include a benefits package. • Salaries are dependent on experience. • A criminal background check will be completed prior to hire.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411. (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
2026 Benefit Summary for Seasonal Intermittent Employees
The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Limited Benefits for Seasonal Employees:
• Health Insurance Plans: You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12-month period. • If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office. • Eligible Employees: Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%. • Medical: Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan • UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO) • Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan • Other Benefits: Credit Union • Sick Leave Benefits: This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M-NCPPC. It is not an all-inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission Address: 7833 Walker Drive Suite 425 Greenbelt, Maryland, 20770 Website: https://www.mncppc.org/jobs