Therapeutic Recreation Program Director (Recreation Assistant VII, Grade S7)

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

Montgomery County Recreation seeks an energetic, highly motivated Program Director with a passion for Therapeutic Recreation and experience serving individuals with disabilities.

As a Program Director , you will:

• Greet and assist participants and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities.

• Provide exceptional customer service, including supporting individuals with disabilities in accessing programs and services.

• Set up and break down adaptive equipment and program spaces as needed.

• Ensure proper use and maintenance of specialized equipment and facility adaptations.

• Monitor activities and participant engagement to ensure a safe, supportive, and accessible environment for all.

• Adapt programs, activities, and materials to accommodate varying needs and abilities.

• Maintain a clean and organized facility or program that promotes accessibility and inclusion.

• Enforce program and facility rules while fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.

As a Program Director , you may:

• Serve in a leadership role in school-based, community-based, or recreation facility-based therapeutic programs.

• Supervise, plan, lead, coordinate, and evaluate recreation activities for individuals with disabilities.

• Collaborate with partners to deliver inclusive recreation programs, adaptive sports, or transportation services.

• Collect and process registrations and payments while safeguarding financial and personal information.

• Complete administrative tasks such as answering phones, completing reports, maintaining records, and scheduling.

• Officiate or judge adaptive sports and recreation programs.

To be a successful Program Director, you MUST:

• Be able to follow and give directions and answer inquiries professionally and with a welcoming attitude.

• Be knowledgeable about adaptive recreation techniques, disability awareness, and inclusion best practices.

• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and strong problem-solving skills when working with individuals with disabilities.

• Work as part of a team, maintain relationships, attend required training, and participate in staff meetings.

• Exercise sound judgment and maturity in maintaining a positive and safe program environment.

• Have experience managing large groups, supervising seasonal staff and volunteers, and communicating expectations clearly.

The hourly rate for this seasonal position is $21.46 an hour

• Experience: Four thousand one hundred sixty (4,1 6 0) hours (2 years) of relevant work experience as a leader or instructor in recreation, adaptive recreation, or therapeutic recreation settings.

• Education: Completion of two (2) years in college, preferably in recreation, therapeutic recreation, special education, or a related field.

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