Summer Camp Staff - Therapeutic Recreation

This announcement is specific to the Therapeutic Recreation Office, which provides adapted camps and inclusion support services to individuals with a disability.  If you are interested in other camp program areas, you must apply directly to those positions. 
 
The Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) Therapeutic Recreation Team is seeking temporary summer Camp Counselors, Directors, and Assistant Directors for our adapted Summer Camps and to provide inclusion support for general recreation camps throughout the County.
 
Staff should expect to work Monday-Friday from June 23 - August 8.  Additional weeks from August 11 – August 22 may also be available. Training and planning begins in mid to late May and includes a combination of independent and self-paced virtual online courses and in-person trainings during 2-4 weekday evenings and a select Saturdays.

We are seeking to hire several energetic, dedicated, and fun-loving candidates for the following summer camp programs and services:
 
Inclusion Support: Provides 1:1 assistance or lower staff-to-camper ratios for campers ages 3-19 with disabilities at multiple general recreation camps throughout the County. Focusing on enhancing campers' skill development, encouraging expected behaviors, and providing personal care while nurturing both independent and group participation in an inclusive and supportive environment.
 
Adapted Camps: Engages campers ages 6-21 with disabilities within an adapted camp setting. Facilitates an enjoyable camp atmosphere while providing dedicated assistance in skill development, encouraging expected behaviors, and attending to personal care needs. Cultivates both independent and group participation among campers, in a supportive environment. 
  
SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT I $15.30/Hour

Assists with leading camp program operations, activities, and camper participation, behavior and social inclusion supports.

SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT II $16.32/Hour

Assists with leading activities, assist with camp operations, and support camper participation, behavior and social engagement.

RECREATION ASSISTANT III $19.10/Hour

Assists with directing camp programs and/or assessing camper needs, coaching staff on inclusion strategies, evaluating activities and modifying camp programs.

RECREATION ASSISTANT IV $23.00/Hour

Directs camp programs, develops adaptive structure, assess camper needs, assigns roles, coaches staff, and conducts evaluations.

Successful candidates will have good character and integrity, effective communication skills, reliable transportation, ability to complete administrative tasks independently, take initiative, and work successfully in a team environment.

Minimum Requirements:
  
SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT I

• Less than a High School Diploma; plus
• No experience required.

SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT II

• Less than a High School Diploma; plus
• Some experience working with youth or administering summer/recreation programs.

RECREATION ASSISTANT III

• High school/GED/Equivalent; plus
• Some experience working with youth or administering recreation programs.

RECREATION ASSISTANT IV

• High school/GED/Equivalent; plus
• Considerable experience administering recreation programs, including some experience leading/supervising recreation programs.*

*Substitution: Completion of some college coursework may substitute for the experience requirement (Recreation Assistant IV only.) 

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:   

• Working with individuals with disabilities; 
• Working in Summer Camp programs or Arlington County Camps; 
• Working with youth, teens, or young adults in a recreation setting; and/or
• Working with diverse populations.

Special Requirements

If selected, summer staff may be required to:

• Agree to a criminal background check (for applicants 18 years and older).
• Provide references, which can be included in application
• Attend all required trainings, wear a uniform, and ability to