Agency: Reston Community Center
Job#: ELT-RCC-24001
Pay rate: $11.00-$16.00
Location: Reston Community Center

Counselors are directly responsible for campers in the 7-17 age range in a two-person team for Camp Goodtimes on the Road and Road Rulz. One counselor will be responsible for campers in the 5-14 age range for specialty camps. The Camp Counselor is a concerned team player within all aspects of camp, and will be under the supervision of the Camp Director and Assistant Directors.

Program Responsibilities

• Supervises campers between activity periods, and at lunch on a rotating basis
• Closely supervises campers during field trips
• Communicates with other counselors on a daily basis
• Shows flexibility when camp plans may change.

Camper Welfare

• Assures safety and welfare of campers during camp hours
• Actively works with campers to develop their positive self-image, tolerance of others’ differences and enthusiasm for camp
• Assists Camp Director and Assistant Directors in determining strategies for helping individual campers with behavioral or other issues
• Promotes positive relationships between the camp and parents.

Support Responsibilities

• Assists in protecting RCC property and/or property at a venue utilized by the camp
• Assists in maintaining camp behavior management program
• Assists pool staff in maintaining safety during swim time, and swimming alongside campers during all swimming sessions

Desired Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old to work as a counselor with relative experience working with children
• Must have high school diploma and/or relative experience working with children, and at least one year of college
• Knowledge and ability to plan, develop, administer, and supervise youth activities
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public
• Must be cooperative, dedicated, reliable, patient, and mature
• Must be First-Aid and CPR certified by the beginning of camp.

After notification of hire, the following will be required:

• Social Security card
• Photo ID
• Certification of bank deposit slip
• CPR and First-Aid certification
• Criminal history record check, including fingerprinting

Please contact Debbie Heron, Director of Youth Programs, at (703) 390-6163 or at: Deborah.Heron@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person