Summer Camp Staff - YouthTeens
Summer Camp Staff - YouthTeens
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Job Description
This announcement is specific to the Youth & Teens Camp. If interested in other camp program areas you must apply directly to those positions.
TheDepartment of Parks & Recreation(DPR) Youth Teens & Family Unit is seeking temporary summer camp Counselors Assistant Directors and Directors to support a variety of summer camp programs for youth ages 516.
Staff must commit to working from June 23 August 8 (core camp dates). Additional weeks from August 11 August 22 may also be available. Training will begin in mid to late May through June which includes virtual online courses and inperson trainings during weekday evenings and a few positions are available and hours vary.
Responsibilities
Elementary Day Camps:Designed to provide children a fun safe challenging and enriching environment where they learn to grow and play! Highenergy fun camp days are designed around a creative weekly theme. Campers will participate in active play through sports cooperative games and creative arts. These camps are for Rising Kindergarteners Rising 5th graders ages 510. Staff to participant ratio is 1:15. Elementary camps run from 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. MondayFriday.
Tweens/Teens Day & Travel Camps:Designed to provide tweens/teens a fun safe challenging and enriching environment where they learn to grow and play! Our full and half day camps provide a variety of activities based on a weekly theme that include sports games art field trips and teambuilding. These camps are for Rising 6th 10th graders ages 1116. Fullday teen camps run from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. and halfday teen camp run from 12:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. MondayFriday.
SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT I CAMP STAFF$15.30/Hour
Assisting with recreation activitiescamp program operationsand behavior management of participants.
SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT II GROUP LEADER $16.32/Hour
Assisting with facilitation of recreation activities behavior management of participants andthe management of campers wellbeing during the program day.
RECREATION ASSISTANT III ACTIVITY LEADER Elementary Camps Only $19.10/Hour
Design Plan and Lead Highquality programs in areas of your skillset such as Art Drama Music Sports STEM Health & Social Skills. (Activity Leader Elementary Camps Only)
Qualifications
SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT (SRA) I CAMP STAFF
- Less than a High School Diploma; plus
- No experience required.
SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT (SRA) II GROUP LEADER
- Less than a High School Diploma; plus
- Some experience working with youth or administering summer camp/recreation programs.
Successful candidates will have good character and integrity effective communication skills reliable transportation including the ability to complete tasks take initiative and work successfully in a team environment.
RECREATION ASSISTANT (RA) III ACTIVITY LEADER Elementary Camps Only
High school/GED; plus
Some experience administering recreation programs.
Desirables:Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
- Workingin Summer Camp programs orArlington Camps;
- Working in a recreation setting;
- Planning and leading recreational activities;
- Willingness and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities; and/or
- Working with diverse populations.
Special Requirements
If selected all summer staff may be required to:
- Agree to a criminal background check (for applicants 18 years and older).
- Provide references which may be attached to this application.
- Attend all required trainings wear a uniform and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Stand and walk for a prolonged periods of time during the work shift.
- Be CPR and First Aid Certified as of the first day of camp for the Camp Director or other designated positions.
- Possess a drivers license and successfully complete a driving license record check(for applicants 18 years and older).
- Provide personal care as needed to campers (training provided).
- Arlington County requires that all employees have a bank account to accept direct payroll deposits.
Additional Information
Work Hours: 40 hours per week Monday Friday. Some afternoon half day teen camp staff will work 25 hours per week Monday Friday.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: Summer camp employees can receive a 20 discount on camp fees for their children! To learn more go to:Summer Camp Employment FAQs Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government (arlingtonva).
Interviews will be conducted on acontinuousbasis. Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible. Written notifications will be sent to applicants who applied but were not hired once all positions are filled. Generally these notifications are sent in midJuly.
Applicants may attach a resume in addition to completing the online application. Attaching a resume without completion of the application will be considered an incomplete application.
For further information about the selection process or specific camp job duties email:.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
