Recreation Program Manager Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $60,060.20 - $105,105.59 Annually
Location : 90 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD 20602, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00181
Department: RPT RECREATION FT
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
The hiring salary for this position is $60,060.20
Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.
Charles County Government is seeing a dynamic Recreation Program Manager to perform community recreation work for the County. Program Manager will organize and lead recreational activities and assisting with other aspects of recreational programs. This position will manage daily operations at assigned Recreation facility.
Essential Job Functions

• Plans, organizes, implements, supervises, and evaluates assigned recreational activities, and games.
• Manages daily operations at assigned Recreation facility.
• Serves as customer service liaison; mediates conflict and enforce organizational policies and procedures.
• Marketing and promotion of various recreation programs and activities.
• Establishes and maintains assigned program schedules and organizational calendars.
• Prepares and monitors budgets for all assigned recreational activities and programs.
• Assists with the recruitment, training, evaluation, and management of part-time staff, contract instructors and volunteers.
• Processing of program registration forms, collection of fees, and daily management of cash handling controls and related administrative and office operations; maintains records and prepares related reports.
• Assists in purchasing equipment and supplies for the facility and the programs.
• Assists in training volunteers.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in related field. Three (3) years of experience in recreation program of related experience, one year facility management experience with at least one year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
CPR/First Aid
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.
Subject to frequent interruptions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of effective methods and practices of planning, developing, and implementing recreational programs.
• Knowledge of PC operations.
• Knowledge of public relation skills-oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to carry out daily assignments, follow through on matters, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations.

• Ability to plan, organize and lead recreational activities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain program records and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
• Ability to lead others in their work.

Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly sedentary with periods of walking and standing and infrequent periods of strenuous physical activity. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing. Worker may be required to demonstrate and athletic activity or physical exercise.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office.
Department/Division: Recreation, Parks & Tourism/Recreation
Pay Grade: 112
FLSA Status: Exempt
Telework Eligible: Yes
Reports To: Recreation Facilities & Program Supervisor or Senior & Recreation Center Facility Supervisor
Supervises: Part-Time Personnel
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BENEFITS SUMMARY
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Health Insurance
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.
Flexible Spending Account
Provides medical and dependent care options.
Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.
Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month.
Life Insurance
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.
Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.
Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.
Employee Leave
• Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
• The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.
Transfer of Sick Leave
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.
Work Schedules
• Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.
Additional Fringe Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
• Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
• House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full-time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
• Free, Employee Wellness Programs
• Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)
Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2026
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What certifications do you currently hold (First Aid, CPR, CPRP, coaching, etc.)? Please provide certification date and expiration date for each.
02
Describe your experience working with contractors/instructors, volunteers, sports officials, etc.
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Please list any hobbies, activities, or interests that would help you be successful in a position with Recreation.
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Describe your experience working with community, leisure, or sports related recreation programs including programming relevant to indoor recreational facilities. Include any experience volunteering, coaching, instructing, sitting on an advisory board, etc.
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Include any experience volunteering, coaching, instructing, sitting on an advisory board, etc.
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What makes work enjoyable for you?
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In order to work or volunteer with children or youth in Maryland, you must have a Federal and State Criminal Background Investigation and disclosure statements. This will be provided at no cost to you. Do you agree to submit to a background investigation?

• Yes
• No

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If selected for this position, you would be required to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

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The hiring salary for this position is $60,060.20 annually. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the salary for this position.

• I acknowledge this is the salary for this position.

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The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.).According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

• I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

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Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?

• Yes
• No

Required Question