PR Summer Camp Counselor I
PR Summer Camp Counselor I
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USD 15 - 15
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Job Description
General Summary
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is committed to enhance the quality of life for all members of the Charlottesville community through the responsible stewardship of public land and parks to provide unforgettable recreational experiences.Our camps are designed to provide children a fun safe and inspiring environment where they learn grow and play! Campers will participate in active play through sports cooperative games outdoor activities arts and crafts enrichment programs pool days and field trips.
The hiring amount for this position is $15.50 an hour.This is a nonexempt temporary (variable/limitedhour) position and is not eligible for city benefits.
This position performs a variety of duties related to assisting all leaders in camp program activities supervision and operations; which may be comprised of a children youth and/or young adults with or without disabilities. Primarily and most frequently work is performed under direct supervisor within one functional area and of a routine nature. Reports to the Assistant Camp Director or Camp Director.
Important Dates and Time Commitments for the Parks & Recreation 2025 Summer Camp Season are indicated below.Mandatory Staff Training:- Dates: June 913 (MondayFriday)
- Hours: 9:00 AM5:00 PM each day
- Attendance: Required
- Dates: June 16July 25 (MondayFriday; no camp on June 19 or July 4
- Hours:Shifts vary:
- 7:30 AM3:30 PM
- 8:30 AM4:30 PM
- 9:30 AM5:30 PM
- Field Trip Days: The 7:30 AM3:30 PM shift may extend to 4:00 PM.
- Attendance: Required
- Dates: July 28August 8 (MondayFriday)
- Hours:Shifts vary:
- 7:30 AM3:30 PM
- 8:30 AM4:30 PM
- 9:30 AM5:30 PM
- Field Trip Days: The 7:30 AM3:30 PM shift may extend to 4:00 PM.
- Attendance: Optional
Note:This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Supervises campers to ensure adherence to camp standards and established safety policies procedures guidelines and operating requirements.
- Assists camp leaders with the daily onsite operation of a camp program.
- Provides input to camp leaders for the planning designing and implementing of daily day camp activities and field trips that are age and ability appropriate;
- Teaches demonstrates supervises and officiates activities such as sports games arts and crafts environmental education water activities and field trips.
- Sets up and breaks down tables furniture rooms/areas of activity and recreation equipment.
- Assists camp leaders with the management and care of facilities and equipment in all program areas.
- Assists camp leaders with daily and weekly rooms/areas of activity cleaning.
- Follows all health and safety regulations when working with equipment.
- Encourages participation in camp activities and assist campers as needed.
- Creates an environment which is inclusive for all campers.
- Acts as a positive role model to campers.
- Maintains a supportive positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals.
- Communicates effectively professionally courteously and thoroughly to campers customers coworkers and supervisors.
- Performs related duties as required.
Education Experience and Skills
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum Age: 16
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the 10th grade.
- Minimum of one 1 month of experience working in a recreational setting with children youth and/or young adults including but not limited to assisting supervising and implementing recreational activities. ORaminimum of three 3 months of work/volunteer experience in any capacity working with children youth and/or young adults with or without disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference for possession of CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Ability to work with children and youth with or without disabilities and ones peers; strong group leadership skills high energy level adaptability and dependability; able to communicate supervise and provide sound judgment to participants and staff; able to react quickly calmly and appropriately in an emergency situation; ability to perform first aid; able to enter stand and move in a pool or lake.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical requirements of this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: MEDIUM: work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for preemployment reasonable suspicion postaccident and random testing. Dependent upon assignment a majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve extreme temperatures extreme brightness and/or bloodborne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources ator .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process.The Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
Employment Type
Temp
