Summer Camp Inclusion Companion

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Various Locations in Gaithersburg, MD

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : FY2025-00970

Department : Parks, Recreation & Culture

Division : Summer Programs (1418)

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

Inclusion Companions are needed for the , operated through the City's Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture. The Summer Camp Program consists of up to eight weeks of camp activities for children ages 5 through 14.

Inclusion Companions assist individuals with disabilities who have requested this service to successfully integrate into the Summer Camp Program.

Applicants must be available to work weekdays (Monday through Friday) from approximately June 16 to August 8, 2025, approximately 30 to 45 hours per week. Applicants must also be able to attend all required staff training sessions prior to the beginning of camp. Starting hourly rate is within the range ($17.15 to $19.00 per hour) and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.

Job Functions

What you will do with us :

• Responsibly supervise and develop a rapport with the assigned participant(s) and assist the individual with accessing and participating in all facets of the program, activity, or event.

Assist participant with activities of daily living and attend to physical needs when necessary.

Serve as an advocate for disabled individual within the program, activity, or event.

Coordinate with the program director / leaders to adapt activities when necessary.

Maintain behavior protocols when necessary.

Communicate with individual's parents or counselors.

Assist in basic program duties if disabled individual does not require one-on-one attention during the entire activity, program, or event.

Complete appropriate paperwork and reports.

Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please to view the classification description for the Inclusion Companion positions.

Qualifications

What you will need to be considered :

All applicants must enjoy working with young people and have the ability to work directly with and develop a rapport with an individual with a disability; be responsible, dependable, adaptable, and punctual; have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and leadership qualities; be able to make quick and sound decisions; be able to understand, carry out, and provide written and oral directions; have the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and be able to lift / carry materials up to 60 pounds. CPR / AED and First Aid certification preferred.

All applicants must possess a high level of maturity and be able to deal with children, parents, and other staff in a positive, courteous, tactful, and professional manner. Must be safety conscious and committed to providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all participants.

Any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties and responsibilities is qualifying.

Additional Information

Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered :

Your application should include your education history, relevant work experience (paid or volunteer), any pertinent skills or certifications / licenses you have, and / or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for.

Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is strongly encouraged. Positions will remain open until filled. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.

Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug / alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.

Work permits are required for all minors under the age of 18 to work in the State of Maryland. Work permits are issued by the Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor & Industry, and are not issued until the minor has been offered a job. for more information.

For more information about the position, contact the Summer Camp Team at or 301.258.6350. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.258.6327.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.

Benefits are not available with this position.

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ("see resume" is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

Will you be at least 16 years of age and / or have completed the 10th grade by June 1, 2025?

Will you be at least 18 years of age and / or have graduated from high school (or equivalent) by June 1, 2025?

Indicate the highest level of education obtained as of June 1, 2025.

Which age group would you prefer working with?

Do you have previous experience working with youth ages 5-14?

Describe your previous experience working with youth. Include dates of employment, positions held, paid or volunteer experience (i.e., summer camp, sports league, etc.), and age of participants. If you have no previous experience, please state "None."

Which of the following best describes how much previous experience you have working with individuals with disabilities?

Describe your previous experience working with individuals with disabilities; include the age of the individual(s), the level of disability (mild, moderate, severe), and the type of supervision or assistance you provided. If you have no previous experience, please state "None."

List any relevant courses or other training that you have completed that directly relate to the requirements / functions of this position. Include date of completion.

Are you available to work the entire camp program as noted above including camp training dates?

Many camp programs include activities based around special skill sets. Please check any special talents that you have had previous experience with (check all that apply).

If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate the other special talents you have had previous experience with (not indicated above).

Do you currently have a valid driver's license?

Do you currently have a vehicle?

Are you currently First Aid and CPR / AED certified?

How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?

Required Question

Salary : $17 - $19