Summer Camp Team LeaderAssistant Team Leader
Summer Camp Team LeaderAssistant Team Leader
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08-04-2025
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$ 18 - 21
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
08-04-2025
Job Description
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- Looking for a fun summer job that youll never forget The City of Gaithersburg needs Team Leaders and Assistant Team Leaders for its 2025 Summer Camp Program operated through the Citys Department of Parks Recreation & Culture. Gaithersburgs Summer Camp Program consists of up to eight weeks of camp activities for children ages 5 to 14.Summer Camp Team Leaders & Assistant Team Leaders provide onsite leadership for and plan organize lead and direct activities of a City summer camp program; they work directly with activities in a variety of settings assist campers and parents provide information and services and maintain and manage a safe secure and enjoyable atmosphere for all.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Team Leaders must have at least two years of previous paid experience working with youth
- Assistant Team Leaders must have at least six months of previous paid experience working with youth
- Starting hourly rate $18.00 to $21.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
Applicants must be available to work weekdays (Monday through Friday) from approximately June 16 through August 8 2025 approximately 30 to 45 hours per week. Applicants must also be able to attend all required staff training sessions prior to the beginning of camp (June 5 9 10 11 and 12 during the evening). Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees. Job Functions
- Camp Team Leaders/Assistant Team Leaders will:
- Provide or assist with providing overall supervision of camp operation campers and parttime staff.
- Coordinate onsite activities and trips.
- Plan create and carry out appropriate program activities.
- Ensure the camp facility is safe and secure and that all are participating in an appropriate manner.
- Prepare the camp facility by cleaning sweeping and collecting and disposing of trash.
- Arrange supplies and equipment for patrons/participants and ensure that equipment and supplies are functioning properly.
- Maintain camper registrations and emergency notification.
- Provide a thorough level of communication with parents camp staff and facility staff.
- Serve as a model for and promote responsible behavior and high standards of safety.
- Administer first aid and/or CPR if necessary.
Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the classification description for Summer Camp Staff positions. Qualifications
- What you will need to be considered:
- All applicants must enjoy working with children and be able to work directly with and plan activities for participants ina variety of settings; be responsible dependable adaptable and punctual; have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and leadership qualities; be able to make quick and sound decisions; be able to understand carry out and provide written and oral directions; and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- All applicants must possess a high level of maturity and be able to deal with children parents and other staff in a positive courteous tactful and professional manner. Must be safety conscious and committed to providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all participants.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire)
- Moderate physical effort is required; must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50 pounds.
Any acceptable equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties and responsibilities is qualifying. Additional Information
- Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:
- A complete online application (incomplete applications will not be processed)
- Submission of a current resume is highly encouraged (attach to the online application)
Your online application should include your education history relevant work experience (paid or volunteer) any pertinent skills or certifications/licenses you have and/or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for.
Review of applications will begin immediately so prompt application is strongly encouraged. 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 alcoholfree drugfree and smokefree 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 preemployment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
For more information about the positions contact the Summer Camp Team at or 301.258.6350. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.258.6327.
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.
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