What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor / Head Camp Counselor - Countywide position at Prince William County Government?
Award-winning? Check. High performing? Check. Highest Safety Standards? Check. Voted Best Summer Camps by Northern Virginia Magazine 2020 - 2025! If you love being outside, creating lifelong memories for children, and planning exciting activities - then we have the job for you! The Department of Parks and Recreation offers full-day camp programs for ages 6-14 throughout all of Prince William County to include indoor and outdoor adventures. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team.
Camp programs are generally offered Monday- Friday from 9a-5p, however due to our extended care program, there may be times when flexibility is necessary. Please note: employee hours are based upon camp enrollments and cannot be guaranteed.
Camp Counselor:
This position is responsible for the daily supervision of campers, daily activity planning, safety, and group management. Camp Counselors must be able to work within a team setting to accomplish program goals. Successful Camp Counselors are upbeat, decisive, and responsible, while giving campers a fun and safe camp experience. Organizational and strong leadership skills are a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
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Head Camp Counselor:
Head Camp Counselors should have experience working with parents and children and must be able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and care for our programs and participants. Head Counselors work closely with camp managers to ensure camper and counselor safety. Individuals are expected to offer a high level of customer service and are responsible for activity implementation/coordination, supervision of staff, monitoring daily camp operations and administrative functions associated with implementing a camp program. Must be able to work within a team setting to accomplish program goals.
Minimum Requirements:
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Please note: the positions are open until filled with ongoing application review.
The Department of Parks, Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older.
Note: To find more information about each County-wide Classification Specification, please click here.
Camp programs are generally offered Monday- Friday from 9a-5p, however due to our extended care program, there may be times when flexibility is necessary. Please note: employee hours are based upon camp enrollments and cannot be guaranteed.
Camp Counselor:
This position is responsible for the daily supervision of campers, daily activity planning, safety, and group management. Camp Counselors must be able to work within a team setting to accomplish program goals. Successful Camp Counselors are upbeat, decisive, and responsible, while giving campers a fun and safe camp experience. Organizational and strong leadership skills are a plus!
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma/G.E.D
- 18 years of age or older
- Must have 6 months experience working with children in structured settings/programs
- Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center - 14300 Minnieville Road, Dale City, VA 22193
- Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center - 13025 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192
- Veterans Memorial Park - 14300 Veterans Drive, Woodbridge, VA22191
- Lake Ridge Park - OUTDOOR Camp-12350 Cotton Mill Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192
- Locust Shade Park (Camp Wingapo) - OUTDOOR Camp - 4701 Locust Shade Dr, Triangle, VA 22172
- Silver Lake Regional Park - OUTDOOR Camp - 16198 Silver Lake Road, Haymarket, VA 20169
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Head Camp Counselor:
Head Camp Counselors should have experience working with parents and children and must be able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and care for our programs and participants. Head Counselors work closely with camp managers to ensure camper and counselor safety. Individuals are expected to offer a high level of customer service and are responsible for activity implementation/coordination, supervision of staff, monitoring daily camp operations and administrative functions associated with implementing a camp program. Must be able to work within a team setting to accomplish program goals.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma/G.E.D
- 19 years of age or older
- Must have 1 year of experience working with children in structured settings/programs
- Lake Ridge Park - OUTDOOR Camp- 12350 Cotton Mill Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192
- Locust Shade Park (Camp Wingapo) - OUTDOOR Camp - 4701 Locust Shade Dr, Triangle, VA 22172
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Please note: the positions are open until filled with ongoing application review.
The Department of Parks, Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older.
Note: To find more information about each County-wide Classification Specification, please click here.
Salary : $17 - $21