Title Code:

Program: Camp Outdoor Temporary

 

Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an email if you have been selected to move forward for consideration. 

 

JOB SUMMARY

Serves as a Summer Camp Counselor by assisting the Camp in supervising and leading activities during a four to seven day summer camp experience at an Outdoor Education Center. Each camp has a different age range and program emphasis. Some of the camps require the Counselors to stay overnight during the camp.

 

Pool Lifeguard/Aquatics Instructor - Arlington Echo - Aquatic summer staff teaches swim instruction, conducts boating instruction and water safety, helps with pool operation and serves as lifeguards. Current lifeguard certification and pool operator's license required.

 

Senior Instructors - must have experience as a classroom teacher or as a junior instructor at AACPS Camps and be at least 21 years or older. Hourly rate is $30.00

 

Junior Instructors - must have experience as a camp instructor or camp instructor in training. 16 years or older would work with early childhood campers (Pre-K – 4th grade) and 18 years or older would work with the upper elementary to high school age campers. Hourly rate is $15.00.

 

During the application process you will select the camp(s) of interest to you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists and works directly with the Summer Camp Director/Assistant Director in planning and leading activities for the campers.
• Supervises campers throughout the day and night if applicable.
• Organizes the set up and break down of necessary equipment and materials needed for instructional programs and activities.
• Assists in developing instructional materials and activities for use in the outdoor education program.
• Directs and oversees dining hall meal procedures to assure proper meal atmosphere and behavior.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Other: Completed of 9th grade at the time of camp required.

Experience

• Experience in working with children in a group setting

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to work as a team member with other counselors and adult staff members.
• Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient and willing to learn.
• Participation in counselor training

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing:
• Walking:
• Sitting:
• Keyboarding:
• Talking:
• Hearing:
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment:
• Outdoor environment:

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:	2/1/2017
Established Date:	2/1/2017
Title Code:	D34815
Title:	PROGRAM: CAMP OUTDOOR TEMPORARY
Alternate Title:	Camp Outdoor Program Temporary
Reports to Generic:	Director
Reports to Specific:

ORGANIZATION

Division:	Academics
Business Unit:	Curriculum & Assessments
Department:
Negotiated Agreement:	N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:	0
Days Worked:
FLSA Exemption Status:	Non-Exempt
Grade:	Temp Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale.  Scroll down to locate (Temp-Terms of Employment)
Essential Job:
Months Worked:	10
Hours Worked:
Job Family:	Educational Support Services
Sub-Function:	Classroom Assistants