Summer Camp Youth & Teens - Activity Leads & Directors

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

11h•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This announcement is specific to the Youth & Teens Camp. If interested in other camp program areas, you must apply directly to those positions. The Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) Youth, Teens & Family Unit is seeking temporary summer camp Activity Leaders, Assistant Directors and Directors to support a variety of summer camp programs for youth ages 5-16. Staff must commit to working from June 22 - August 14. Additional weeks of camp August 17 – August 28 may also be available. Training will begin in mid to late May through June, which includes virtual online courses, in-person trainings during weekday evenings and a few Saturdays. Several positions are available, and hours vary. Responsibilities Elementary Day Camps: High-energy, 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 5-10. Staff to participant ratio is 1:15. Elementary camps run from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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 team building. These camps are for Rising 6th - 10th graders, ages 11-16. Full-day teen camps run from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and half-day teen camp run from 12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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.t instruction to staff. May coordinate the activities of volunteers.

Requirements

ACTIVITY LEADER (Elementary Camps Only) $19.49/Hour High school diploma, GED or equivalent; plus Some experience administering recreation programs.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR $19.49/Hourly High school diploma, GED or equivalent; plus Some experience administering recreation programs.
DIRECTOR $23.46/Hourly High school diploma, GED or equivalent; Considerable experience administering recreation programs; and Some experience leading/supervising recreation programs.
Substitution: Completion of some college coursework may substitute for the experience requirement (Only applies to Director.)
Licenses/Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
If selected, all summer staff may be required to: Agree to a criminal background check (for applicants 18 years and older).
Provide references, which will be requested at time of interview.
Attend all required training, wear a uniform, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time during the work shift.
Be CPR and First Aid Certified as of the first day of camp for designated positions (generally SRA II & above)
Possess a driver's license and successfully complete a driving license record check (for applicants 18 years and older).
Provide personal care as needed to campers (training provided) for Therapeutic Recreation Camps.
Arlington County requires that all employees have a bank account to accept direct payroll deposits.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
Working in Summer Camp programs or Arlington Camps;
Working in a recreation setting;
Planning and leading recreational activities;
Willingness and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities;
Working with diverse populations;
and/or Experience evaluating and coaching staff

Responsibilities

Design, Plan, and Lead High-quality programs in areas of your skillset such as Art, Sports, Teambuilding, or STEM.
Performing supervisory and administrative duties, including managing & facilitating recreation activities, and processing participant, staff/volunteers, and program evaluations.
Directing summer camp programs, developing curriculum, and performing supervisory and administrative duties.