🎯 Recreation Specialist (Part-Time)

Woodland Job Corps Center | Laurel, MD

Inspire Growth. Create Connections. Make an Impact.

Woodland Job Corps Center is seeking a dependable and enthusiastic Part-Time Recreation Specialist to help create meaningful experiences for students through engaging recreation, wellness, and leadership activities.

Located on a beautiful 33-acre campus in Laurel, Maryland, Woodland Job Corps provides young adults with the opportunity to earn their high school diploma or equivalent while gaining hands-on training in high-demand career fields, including Culinary Arts, Security and Protective Services, HVAC, Landscaping, Electrical, Hospitality, and Building & Construction.

Join our team and help students develop confidence, teamwork, leadership skills, and healthy habits that support lifelong success.

💙 Why Work for Woodland Job Corps Center?

• 💰 Highly competitive pay
• 🩺 FREE medical, dental, and vision package for eligible employees
• 🌳 Beautiful 33-acre campus
• 📍 Located less than 5 minutes from Fort Meade
• 🤝 Courteous, supportive, and team-oriented workplace
• 🌱 Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives

⏰ Schedule

Tuesday – Friday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

🎯 Position Summary

The Recreation Specialist supports the delivery of a comprehensive recreation program designed to promote student engagement, health, wellness, creativity, teamwork, and leadership development. This role provides supervision, coordinates activities, and helps create a safe and positive environment where students can thrive.

🚀 Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support structured recreation events and activities that promote physical, creative, and social development.
• Plan and facilitate recreation and leadership programs in collaboration with Center departments and community resources.
• Support evening programming and student engagement activities.
• Supervise students while promoting safety, respect, accountability, and positive behavior.
• Maintain accurate student participation records and required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines, program requirements, and student accountability standards.
• Maintain recreation equipment, supplies, and facilities, including inventory tracking and organization.
• Recommend equipment purchases and complete minor equipment repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming recreation environment.
• Plan, prioritize, and complete assignments effectively while meeting program goals.
• Mentor and model Career Success Standards by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and leadership.