What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adaptive Summer Day Camp Staff position at City of Bellevue, Washington?
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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the " Hiring Process " section below to learn more.
New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Job Summary
Re-opening to increase candidate pool -- 1 position available.
The City of Bellevue is looking for an energetic positive team to perform the duties of camp counselors. Staff to camper ratio is 2-3 along with the addition of a camp lead. The Highland Center offers 4 weeks of day camp for youth ages 4-15y and one week with young adults 15-21y with intellectual and physical disabilities. Campers go out on field trips three days a week and the other two days remain at Highland Center and participate in a wide variety of camp activities.
Program Dates: Staff Training: June 22 – 26 and Camp program dates: July 6 – August 7, 2026 (No camp on June 29-July 3)
LOCATION : Highland Community Center
City Council Vision Statement: Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision: In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission: We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement: A System of Fairness Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities, power, and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity, which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right, not a privilege, and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices, we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Staff duties include supervision of kids with a wide variety of disabilities. Actively engage kids in daily camp activities from sports, games, park play, swimming, and art.
Staff must assist campers during field trips, during lunch and help them participate while out in the community.
Qualifications
Physical Demands
This position can be physically demanding at times. Staff must be able to multi task in order to keep kids safe who do not have self-preservation skills. The physical requirements for this position are as follows: help transfer kids in and out of wheelchairs with assistance; staff are required to actively watch kids who are swimming; engage kids during field trip activities such as playing at the playground or participating at a bounce house.
This is a seasonal, non-exempt, non-union position. Definition of a Seasonal Employee:
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov . If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.
The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf
For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.
Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the " Hiring Process " section below to learn more.
New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Job Summary
Re-opening to increase candidate pool -- 1 position available.
The City of Bellevue is looking for an energetic positive team to perform the duties of camp counselors. Staff to camper ratio is 2-3 along with the addition of a camp lead. The Highland Center offers 4 weeks of day camp for youth ages 4-15y and one week with young adults 15-21y with intellectual and physical disabilities. Campers go out on field trips three days a week and the other two days remain at Highland Center and participate in a wide variety of camp activities.
Program Dates: Staff Training: June 22 – 26 and Camp program dates: July 6 – August 7, 2026 (No camp on June 29-July 3)
LOCATION : Highland Community Center
City Council Vision Statement: Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision: In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission: We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement: A System of Fairness Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities, power, and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity, which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right, not a privilege, and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices, we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Staff duties include supervision of kids with a wide variety of disabilities. Actively engage kids in daily camp activities from sports, games, park play, swimming, and art.
Staff must assist campers during field trips, during lunch and help them participate while out in the community.
Qualifications
- Staff must have the ability to quickly make independent decisions to keep kids safe. Staff must be able to retain the skills taught in training regarding behavior modification and prediction of behaviors.
- Must be 18 years of age
- Camp experience preferred
- Disability experience preferred
- Must pass a background check
- Must be able to lift 40lbs
Physical Demands
This position can be physically demanding at times. Staff must be able to multi task in order to keep kids safe who do not have self-preservation skills. The physical requirements for this position are as follows: help transfer kids in and out of wheelchairs with assistance; staff are required to actively watch kids who are swimming; engage kids during field trip activities such as playing at the playground or participating at a bounce house.
This is a seasonal, non-exempt, non-union position. Definition of a Seasonal Employee:
- Must be pre-approved by Human Resources to ensure compliance with the legislation.
- Regularly scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week for which the customary annual employment is six months or less.
- "Customary" means that the nature of the position typically lasts for six months or fewer and that the period of employment begins at approximately the same time each year.
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
- Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
- We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
- Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.
- All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
- All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
- Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
- Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.
Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov . If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.
The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf
For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.
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