Recreation Leader (Summer Camp-Teens)

Job Summary

$16.40 - $25.18 / hour DOQ; Seasonal positions available.

The James City County Parks & Recreation Department seeks an enthusiastic individual with great leadership and customer service skills with the desire to work with the teen population. Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and organize and conduct a variety of fun activities such as sports, games, and arts and crafts for children ages 10-14 in a summer camp program.

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading daily group activities to include group management.
• Safe supervision of youth; maintaining site and sound on location.
• Record keeping, daily documentation and paperwork.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 or older.
• Work requires some knowledge of child growth/development, safety and health practices, and experience working with children in a recreational, educational, or state licensed day care program setting.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, children, parents, and coworkers.
• Must have some experience working with children of different ages and abilities. Work schedule times may vary depending on site placement.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire, certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Professional Rescuers (Infant, Adults, and Child).
• The average work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Staff may be asked to work 6-8 hr shifts each day, but not to exceed 28hrs per week. Schedules can be flexible.
• Post-offer criminal history, sex offender, fingerprints and Child Protective Services registry checks conducted. Drug screen and tuberculosis test required.

Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.