P&R Summer Camp Counselor I

Salary : $15.50 Hourly

Location : Charlottesville, VA

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : 241200018

Department : Parks and Recreation

Division : Youth Programs

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Bargaining Unit : N / A

General Summary

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is committed to enhance the quality of life for all members of the Charlottesville community through the responsible stewardship of public land and parks to provide unforgettable recreational experiences. Our camps are designed to provide children a fun, safe, and inspiring environment where they learn, grow, and play! Campers will participate in active play through sports, cooperative games, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, enrichment programs, pool days, and field trips.

The hiring amount for this position is $15.50 an hour. This is a non-exempt, temporary (variable / limited-hour) position, and is not eligible for city benefits.

This position performs a variety of duties related to assisting all leaders in camp program activities, supervision, and operations; which may be comprised of a children, youth, and / or young adults with or without disabilities. Primarily and most frequently, work is performed under direct supervisor within one functional area and of a routine nature. Reports to the Assistant Camp Director or Camp Director.

Important Dates and Time Commitments for the Parks & Recreation 2025 Summer Camp Season are indicated below.

Mandatory Staff Training :

• Dates : June 9-13 (Monday-Friday)
• Hours : 9 : 00 AM-5 : 00 PM each day
• Attendance : Required

2025 Summer Camp Season :

7 : 30 AM-3 : 30 PM

Optional Adventure Camp :

7 : 30 AM-3 : 30 PM

Note : This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Ability to work with children and youth with or without disabilities and one's peers; strong group leadership skills, high energy level, adaptability and dependability; able to communicate, supervise and provide sound judgment to participants and staff; able to react quickly, calmly and appropriately in an emergency situation; ability to perform first aid; able to enter, stand and move in a pool or lake.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical requirements of this position as outlined by the Department of Labor : MEDIUM : work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing. Dependent upon assignment, a majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve extreme temperatures, extreme brightness and / or blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.

There are no benefits for this position, as it is a temporary, substitute, seasonal or intern position, or the work schedule is less than 20 hours per week.

Will you be least 16 years of age by employment start date (June 9th)?

Do you possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the 10th grade?

Which of the following best describes your past work / volunteer experience? (must be verifiable in reference to your online application)

Briefly describe your work / volunteer experience, in any capacity, working with children, youth, and / or young adults with or without disabilities.. If no experience, please write 'none. (must be verifiable with reference to your application)

Do you have a valid CPR / AED / First Aid certification?

To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

Required Question

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