Youth Services Team Leader - School Year

Youth Services Team Leader - School Year

Salary

$18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location

Various Locations in Gaithersburg, MD

Job Type

Year-Round Part-TIme

Job Number

FY2027-01124

Department

Parks, Recreation & Culture

Division

Youth Services (1417)

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultures Youth Services Division is seeking enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with young people to serve as part-time Youth Services Team Leaders during the 2026-2027 school year. Team Leaders supervise the Citys out-of-school programs located at Gaithersburg school sites or other City facilities and parks overseeing site operations and providing leadership for youth programs for elementary, middle, and high school aged participants.

Youth Services Team members bring creativity, motivation, self-direction, and confidence in providing quality customer and program-related services to our community. Each individual plays a critical role in the success of the Youth Services Team and the ability to meet the needs and interests of Gaithersburgs diverse community. If youre looking for an opportunity to engage, inspire, and positively impact the lives of young people, you might be just the right person to join our Team!

Team Leaders are responsible for maintaining and managing a safe and secure program site for up to 85 participants. They provide overall supervision of program operations, participants, and part-time staff; coordinate activities, field trips, and other off-site activities; and assume full responsibility of the program during hours of operation. You must be responsible, dependable, and serve as a model for and promote responsible behavior.

You must be available to work during after school hours on weekdays (Monday through Friday) during the school year, approximately 10 to 25 hours per week and you must be able to attend all staff training sessions. Starting hourly rate will be within the range and offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.

Job Functions

What you will do with us:

• Maintain safe and secure operation of the program site.
• Provide overall supervision of program operation, participants, and part-time staff.
• Coordinate Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) free snack program.
• Coordinate on-site activities; promote and coordinate field trips and other off-site activities.
• Maintain and oversee crisis management and emergency policies and procedures.
• Arrange supplies and equipment and ensure equipment and supplies are functioning properly.
• Communicate with participants, parents, program staff, and MCPS partners.
• Oversee and/or participate in preparing and maintaining facility by cleaning, sweeping, and collecting and disposing of trash when appropriate.
• Provide outstanding service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.

Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the classification description for the Youth Services Program Team Leader position.

Qualifications

What you will need to be considered:

• Be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Have at least 2 years of previous paid experience working with youth and the ability to supervise program operations, participants and staff.
• Prior experience in public service, supervising employees, and cash management preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City after hire).
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and leadership qualities.
• The ability to make quick and sound decisions, enforce safety rules and regulations, and stay poised and diplomatic in all situations.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish or other language (desirable).
• Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the essential job duties and functions.

Additional Information

Interested applicants must submit a complete online application to be considered. Your application should include your education history, relevant work experience (paid or volunteer), any pertinent skills you have, and/or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is strongly encouraged. The positions will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.

Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.

For more information about the position, please contact the Youth Services Team at youthservices@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301.258.6350. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 301.258.6327 or hr@gaithersburgmd.gov.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.

Benefits are not available with this position.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ("see resume" is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) as of the date of this application?

• Yes
• No

03

Indicate the highest level of education obtained as of the date of this application.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or Higher

04

Which age group would you prefer working with? (Check all that apply.)

• Ages 5 - 10 (Elementary School)
• Ages 11 - 14 (Middle School)
• Ages 15 - 18 (High School)

05

Which of the following best describes your previous paid experience working with youth ages 5 to 18?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• More than 2 years

06

Briefly summarize your previous paid experience working with youth. Include dates of employment, position(s) held, setting (i.e., summer camp, sports league, etc.), and age range of participants. If you have no previous experience working with youth, please state "None."

07

Which of the following best describes your previous experience supervising staff?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• More than 2 years

08

Describe your previous experience supervising staff or a team of staff. If no previous experience supervising staff, please state "None."

09

Are you available to work Monday through Friday through the school year?

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

10

Many youth services programs include activities based around special skill sets. Please check any special talents that you have had previous experience with (check all that apply).

• Arts & Crafts
• Dance
• Martial Arts
• Music
• Outdoor Programming
• Sports
• S.T.E.M.
• Theater
• Videography
• None
• Other

11

If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate the other special talents you have had previous experience with (not indicated above).

12

List any relevant courses or other training that you have completed to help prepare you for one of these positions. Include date of completion.

13

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes, a full license
• Yes, a provisional license
• No, I do not possess a valid drivers license

14

Do you currently have a vehicle?

• Yes
• No

15

Are you First Aid and CPR/AED certified?

• Yes
• No

16

How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?

• City of Gaithersburg Website
• Job Interest Card Notification
• Indeed
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Other Website
• Social Media
• Friend or Relative
• I am currently a City employee
• Other

Required Question

Employer City of Gaithersburg

Address 31 South Summit Avenue

Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877

Phone 301-258-6327

Website http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/government/job-opportunities