SUMMER CAMP STAFF - TWEEN/TEEN

Company: Arlington County (Virginia) Government
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 25, 2021

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 Question

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