SUMMER CAMP STAFF - TWEEN/TEEN
Company: Arlington County (Virginia) Government
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Position InformationEmployment Opportunities - Summer 2021Please
read this entire announcement before submitting your application.
This announcement is specific to the Tweens/Teens Camp Staff. If
you are interested in other camp program areas, you must apply for
that position as well.Opportunities for temporary summer employment
with the Arlington County Department of Parks & Recreation include
work as Camp Directors, Assistant Directors, and support staff
(counselors) in camp programs throughout the County. Tween/Teen
Camp Counselors are needed to provide camp programs for the
tween/teen audience ages 11-16. Several positions are available and
hours vary.Staff must commit from June 21 to August 13 (core camp
dates). Additional weeks from August 16-27 may also be available.
Training and planning beginning mid to late May through June, which
includes a combination of independent and self-paced online courses
with virtual and in-person trainings during weekday evenings and a
few Saturdays. All camp staff will be trained to follow current
guidance (county specific protocols) related to Covid19 safety. The
director position will be responsible for the overall planning and
implementing of activities for middle and HS age
participants.Tween/Teen Camps: Our camps are designed to provide
tweens/teens a fun, safe, challenging, and enriching environment
where they learn grow and play! Our full day and half day camps
provide a variety of activities based off a weekly theme that
include sports, games, art and teambuilding. Our specialty camps
have an overall topic or theme that campers will engage in
throughout the week, examples include health & wellness, community
experiences and more. Camp programs may be offered at indoor
community centers and schools or outdoor locations for Summer
2021.EVENING PARK PROGRAMS:Rec on Wheels: 15-20 hours per week.
Program hours 5:30-8:30pm. This is an evening program that serves
the community by offering recreational fun and weekly special
events for the whole family (all ages) in various parks throughout
Arlington. Staff are expected to do outreach, facilitate and lead
family friendly activities at rotating park sites. These programs
are offered in an outdoor setting with limited shelter. Programs do
not operate if there is inclement weather.Applications are being
accepted for the following positions:SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT I
- $13.40/HourResponsible for assisting with the leading of
recreation activities and behavior management of participants for a
summer camp. Assist in camp or program operations.Minimum
requirements: Graduation from high school/GED, plus three months
experience in administering recreational programs. CPR and First
Aid Certification is desirable for applicants hired at this
level.SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT II - $14.25/HourResponsible for
assisting in the planning, leading, and conducting of recreation
activities for a camp, behavior management of participants, and
assisting in the evaluations of the activities and the
participants.Minimum requirements: Graduation from high school/GED,
plus six months experience in administering recreational programs
or facility monitoring. Certification in CPR and First Aid is
required for all applicants hired at this level.RECREATION
ASSISTANT III - $16.07/HourResponsible for planning, leading, and
conducting recreation activities for a summer camp. Responsible for
completing participant and program evaluations. Performs related
supervisory and administrative duties.Minimum requirements:
Graduation from high school/GED, plus one-year experience
(equivalent of 4 summers) in administering recreation programs.
Certification in CPR and First Aid is required for all applicants
hired at this level.RECREATION ASSISTANT IV -
$19.35/HourResponsible for directing a summer camp with
responsibility for all rooms in that program. Performs supervisory
and administrative duties.Minimum requirements: College degree in
leisure or recreational studies, special education or a related
field, plus one-year experience (equivalent of 4 summers) in
administrating recreation programs. Certification in CPR and First
Aid is required for all applicants hired at this level. If you are
hired as a Preschool Camp Director, you must be 21 years old at
time of employment.Selection CriteriaPlease review the minimum
requirements listed above. 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".The successful candidate will have good
character and integrity, positive communication skills, reliable
transportation, the ability to complete tasks as assigned, take the
initiative when needed, and the ability to work successfully in a
team environment. Staff may be asked to work with individuals with
disabilitiesDesirables:* Strong interpersonal skills including
negotiation, mediation. * Willingness to drive a 15-passenger van.
* Computer skills. * Experience working with middle and High school
aged youth. * Experience in program design. * Bilingual in English
and Spanish. * Planning, implementation and evaluation. *
Understanding of the 40 Developmental Assets Model.
http://www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18
.Special RequirementsIf selected, all summer staff will be required
to:* Agree to a criminal background check. * Candidates will be
asked to provide two letters of reference from related work/school
experience prior to an offer of employment. Letters of reference
may be attached to this application. * Provide negative TB results
or submit to a TB screening. * Attend all required trainings. *
Some positions require a valid motorized vehicle operator's license
and driving history record check. * Some positions require First
Aid/CPR certification. * Be open to provide personal care as needed
to campers (training provided).Additional InformationWork Hours:
These positions vary in days and hours of work, from a few hours
per week to a full forty (40) hours per week schedule.Applications
will be reviewed as they are received, until May 31, 2021.
Interviews will be conducted on a continuous basis, so interested
applicants should apply as soon as possible. Summer camp positions
will remain open until filled. We hope to have all camp jobs filled
by May 10, 2021 .Applications received after that date will be
considered only if there is need to consider other applicants.
Written notifications will be sent to applicants who applied but
were not hired, once all positions are filled. Generally, these
letters are sent out in mid-July.For further information about the
selection process or specific camp job duties: Email Aquila Biddle
at abiddle@arlingtonva.us .Arlington County Government employee
benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of
hours worked, and the number of months the position is
scheduled.Specific information on benefits and conditions of
employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources
Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.Permanent, Full-Time
AppointmentsAll jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless
otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are
available:Paid Leave : Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four
hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases every three years until
eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years
of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours
biweekly. There are eleven paid holidays each year.Health and
Dental Insurance : Three group health insurance plans are offered -
a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health
maintenance organization. A group dental insurance plan is also
offered. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for
these plans for employees and their dependents. A discount vision
plan is provided for eye care needs.Life Insurance : A group term
policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance
is available with rates based on the employee's age and
smoker/non-smoker status.Retirement : The County offers three
vehicles to help you prepare for retirement: a defined benefit
plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred
compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a
monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and
years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your
salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees
contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute
7.5% of pay. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of
service. The County also contributes to this plan. For general
employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined
contribution plan (401(a)) . The County also matches your 457
contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan. The 457
deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either
a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual
limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax
contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.Other Benefits: The
County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible
spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance;
transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan;
wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other
employee benefits.Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:Part time
employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave
and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per
week.Limited Term Appointments:Benefits are the same as permanent
appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent
status.Temporary Regular Appointments:Temporary regular employees
who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental,
and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible
for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Temporary Seasonal and
Occasional Appointments: Temporary employees who work on a seasonal
basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally
receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in
individual announcements.01 This position includes mandatory
training dates that must be attended by all staff (training
calendars provided upon hire). This includes several weeknight
trainings running throughout the month of June as well as all-day
training on a Saturday in June (date TBD). Are you available and
able to commit to attending these trainings? * Yes* No02 Camps run
from the last week of June through August. Vacation time is very
limited. Can you commit to this schedule? * Yes* No03 Please let us
know if you have any scheduling conflicts with the camp dates? Put
N/A if no conflicts. 04 Please select your highest level of
experience and/or education. * Currently enrolled in high school
with volunteer experience in an Arlington County summer camp*
Currently enrolled in high school (or will graduate by 6/21/21)
with volunteer experience in an Arlington County summer camp* High
school Diploma/GED with three months experience administering
recreational programs* High school Diploma/GED with six months
experience administering recreational programs* High school
Diploma/GED with one year experience administering recreational
programs* College Degree in art, art education, or related field
plus one year experience administering recreational programs* None
of the above05 Do you have experience working with individuals with
disabilities? * Yes* No06 Two Reference letters may be required
from all candidates for this position. Will you be able to provide
this information? * Yes* No07 If you meet position requirements,
what is the minimum level of employment you will accept (please
review the job description for more detailed information on
employment levels)? * Summer Recreation Assistant I* Summer
Recreation Assistant II* Recreation Assistant III* Recreation
Assistant IV08 What is your English/Spanish bilingual fluency
level? * I am sufficiently proficient in Spanish* I can speak and
understand some Spanish but would require some additional training*
I cannot speak or understand Spanish09 Do you have a valid driver's
License? * Yes* No10 Have you worked with Middle and HS students
before (this could include coaching or clubs) * Yes* NoRequired
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