HIRING BONUS! Camp staff will receive a gross bonus of up to $550. 

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 17 - August 9 (core camp dates).  Additional weeks from August 12 – August 23 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. Staff will work for the Camps below. 
 
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.

* Elementary day camp positions include Camp Directors (RA IV), Camp Assistant Directors (RA III), Activity Leaders (RA III), Group Leaders (SRA II), and Camp Staff (SRA I).
   
 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.

* Tweens/Teens Day & Travel Camp positions include Camp Directors (RA IV), Camp Assistant Directors (RA III), Group Leaders (SRA II), and Camp Staff (SRA I).

Applications are being accepted for the following positions:
 
SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT (SRA) I - CAMP STAFF @ $15.00/Hourly  
Assisting with leading recreation activities, camp program operations, and behavior management of participants.
Minimum requirements: Does not require a High School Diploma.
 
SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT (SRA) II - GROUP LEADER  @ $16.00/Hourly  
Assisting with managing & facilitating recreation activities, behavior management of participants, and evaluations of the activities, managing a group of campers during the program day.
Minimum requirements: Experience working with youth or administering summer camp/recreation programs. Min Age 14
 
RECREATION ASSISTANT (RA) III - ACTIVITY LEADER/CAMP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR @ $18.72/Hourly
Performing supervisory and administrative duties, including managing & facilitating recreation activities, and processing participant and program evaluations.
Minimum requirements: High school/GED, plus some experience administering recreation programs.
 
RECREATION ASSISTANT (RA) IV - CAMP DIRECTOR @ $22.54/Hourly  
Directing summer camp programs, developing curriculum, and performing supervisory and administrative duties.  
Minimum requirements: High school/GED, considerable experience administering recreation programs, including some experience leading/supervising recreation programs.
 * Substitution: Completion of some college coursework may substitute for the experience requirement.  

Please review the minimum requirements listed above.

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.

If selected, all summer staff may be required to:
 

• Agree to a criminal background check.
• Provide references, which may be attached to this application.
• Provide negative TB results or submit to a TB screening.
• Attend all required trainings, wear a uniform, and have 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 (may be required drive a 15-passenger van).
• Provide personal care as needed to campers (training provided).
• Arlington County requires that all employees have a bank account to accept direct payroll deposits.  

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.us).. 
 
Interviews will be conducted on a continuous basis. 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 mid-July.  

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: DPR-YouthandFamily@arlingtonva.us.