Youth & Teens Camp Staff- Arlington Co.

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 Counselors, Assistant Directors, and Directors to support a variety of summer camp programs for youth ages 5-16.
 
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 in-person trainings during weekday evenings and a few Saturdays. Several positions are available, and hours vary.

Elementary Day Camps: Designed to provide children a fun, safe, challenging, and enriching environment where they learn to grow and play! 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 teambuilding.  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.

SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT I - CAMP STAFF $15.30/Hour 
Assisting with recreation activities, camp program operations, and behavior management of participants.

SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT II - GROUP LEADER $16.32/Hour 
Assisting with facilitation of recreation activities, behavior management of participants, and the management of  camper's well-being during the program day.

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.
 
Desirables: 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; 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 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).
• 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.