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Employment Opportunities

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Page last published: July 1, 2008
    
>> Full-time County External Job Openings (new window will open)
>> Volunteer Opportunities 
>> Part-Time Employment
   

Recreation and Parks offers part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Minimum age is sixteen years for paid employment. All staff are considered Safety Sensitive and must complete Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing as part of employment. Training is provided for all summer employees. Other training may be required for specialty classes and positions. Click on the Divisions below to view the positions.

 
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Part-Time Employment
DivisionsPositions
School Age Care CareDirector, Group Leader, Assistant Group Leader and Aide
  
North Arundel Aquatic Center Lifeguards and Pool Operators
 Water Safety Instructors
 
Arundel Olympic Swim CenterLifeguards & Pool Operators
 Water Safety Instructors
  

Recreation Positions 

Tennis Instructors
 Summer Day Camp Positions
 Adaptive Inclusive Summer Camp Positions
 

Park Positions 

Trails Park Maintenance (Seasonal)

NEW LISTING! Horticulture Assistant

 
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Recreation Positions
Tennis Instructors
Must be 16 years of age or older. Some tennis experience either playing tennis or instructing tennis lessons. Good pay, lots of fresh air and sunshine. Locations are throughout the Anne Arundel County. Call Ron Mox at (410) 222-7865. >> Employment Application
 
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Summer Positions
Enjoy working with children of all ages and abilities? Like the outdoors? You may be a perfect candidate for a position with Anne Arundel County's Summer Day Camp Programs.
  • Summer Fun Center and Specialty Camp positions available in Community Schools, North and South County Recreation Centers. Several Day Camp positions available in our County Parks.
  • Openings are available for Directors, Assistant Directors, Senior Counselors, Juniors Counselors and Activity Specialists. Lifeguard and Canoe specialists needed for Day Camps.
  • Average workday 5 1/2 to 8 hours per day depending on the program.
  • Training starts week of June 16, 2008. Six week Summer Fun Center and Day Camps run June 23 to August 1, 2008. Directors need to be available through August 5, 2008. Extended summer camp opportunities from August 4 to 15, 2008.
  • Minimum age of 16 years or older to apply. Program Directors must be 21 years or older.
  • Salary is commensurate with level of experience.
  • Contact Sara Greulich at (410) 222-7313 ext 3556 for additional employment information. >> Employment Application
 
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Day Camp Positions

Apply now for summer positions with Recreation & Parks’ Summer Fun Centers and Day Camps. Safety sensitive positions require pre-employment drug screen and background check. You must be available for the full 6-week and mandatory training dates. Positions include the following: specialists in sports, drama, music, arts and crafts; program directors and counselors. Locations vary throughout Anne Arundel County. Contact Sara Gruelich at (410) 222-7313 ext. 3556. >> Employment Application

 
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Adaptive Inclusive Camp Positions

Apply now for summer positions at Lake Waterford and Mayo Day six week Day Camps for youth with disabilities. Four-week summer employment is also available at Ruth Parker Eason.  Positions include: Assistant Counselors, Lead Counselors, Specialists, Lifeguard/Pool Operators, Directors, Assistant Directors and Nurse. Contact Wendy Scarborough at (410) 222-7313 ext. 3554.
  
>> Employment Application  (Excel ) EOE
Fax employment application (410) 222-4120.

Mail employment application:
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks
1 Harry S Truman Pkwy.
Annapolis, MD 21401
Attn: Sara Grulich

 
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Park Positions
Trails Park Maintenance (Seasonal)

Accepting applications for maintenance worker for Recreation and Parks' Trails Division. Must possess a valid Maryland Class C Driver's license, be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings. Must pass county approved drug test. Call for rate of pay. For job consideration, complete job application and fax to (410) 222-6084 or call (410) 222-6244

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Horticulture Assistant

The positions work Part Time year-round, up to 4 days per week, throughout Anne Arundel County based out of the Horticulture Section/Southern District Park Maintenance Shop located at South River Farm Park in Edgewater.  Work-related travel is via County vehicle. 

Compensation - to be determined

Contact - Patrick Kelly, Horticulturist II at (410) 222-1246

Basic Function:  Provide assistance to the County Horticulturist through:

  • Operation and care of all Grounds and Natural Resource maintenance power equipment and vehicles;
  • Possession of basic skills such as fertilizing, planting, transplanting, irrigation, mowing and trimming, pruning, greenhouse and nursery maintenance;
  • Environmentally safe mixing and application of pesticides.

The Horticulture Assistant works under the supervision and direction of the County Horticulturist, independently or with other Park Staff, implementing a wide variety of work orders for programs and projects for:

  • Community Park and Natural Resource maintenance and enhancement;
  • Historic landscape maintenance and restoration;
  • Invasive species and vegetation management (on land and water);
  • Native plant production for Chesapeake Bay wetland restoration;
  • Other Park Maintenance Crews, Civic Organizations and Government Agencies;
  • Other related duties including snow removal, brush cutting, grass cutting etc as required.

Requirements:

  • High school graduation;
  • Possess and maintain a Valid Maryland Driver's License;
  • Ability to pass County Drug Test and Criminal Background Check;
  • Willingness to work with and apply pesticides;
  • Ability to become and maintain a Maryland Department of Agriculture Registered Pesticide Applicator under supervision of the Horticulturist;
  • Ability to work independently and responsibly; follow written and oral instructions;
  • Preference will be given to individuals with hands-on experience in all phases of Landscape, Grounds and/or Natural Resource maintenance and knowledge of specialized tools, power and application equipment;
  • Willingness to work year-round outdoors and under a wide variety of challenging weather conditions/circumstances in community parks, sensitive historic and environmental properties, woodlands, marshes, wetlands, and water. 
 
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