The following non-merit summer hire job opportunities are now available. Please note that these positions generally do not have fringe benefits such as leave, health insurance or retirement, unless specified in the job announcement.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
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Agency: Reston Community Center
Job#: ELT-RCC-24001
Pay rate: $11.00-$16.00
Location: Reston Community Center
Counselors are directly responsible for campers in the 7-17 age range in a two-person team for Camp Goodtimes on the Road and Road Rulz. One counselor will be responsible for campers in the 5-14 age range for specialty camps. The Camp Counselor is a concerned team player within all aspects of camp, and will be under the supervision of the Camp Director and Assistant Directors.
Program Responsibilities
- Supervises campers between activity periods, and at lunch on a rotating basis
- Closely supervises campers during field trips
- Communicates with other counselors on a daily basis
- Shows flexibility when camp plans may change.
Camper Welfare
- Assures safety and welfare of campers during camp hours
- Actively works with campers to develop their positive self-image, tolerance of others’ differences and enthusiasm for camp
- Assists Camp Director and Assistant Directors in determining strategies for helping individual campers with behavioral or other issues
- Promotes positive relationships between the camp and parents.
Support Responsibilities
- Assists in protecting RCC property and/or property at a venue utilized by the camp
- Assists in maintaining camp behavior management program
- Assists pool staff in maintaining safety during swim time, and swimming alongside campers during all swimming sessions
Desired Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years old to work as a counselor with relative experience working with children
- Must have high school diploma and/or relative experience working with children, and at least one year of college
- Knowledge and ability to plan, develop, administer, and supervise youth activities
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public
- Must be cooperative, dedicated, reliable, patient, and mature
- Must be First-Aid and CPR certified by the beginning of camp.
After notification of hire, the following will be required:
- Social Security card
- Photo ID
- Certification of bank deposit slip
- CPR and First-Aid certification
- Criminal history record check, including fingerprinting
Please contact Debbie Heron, Director of Youth Programs, at (703) 390-6163 or at: Deborah.Heron@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Agency: Reston Community Center
Job#: ELT-RCC-24000
Salary: $11.00-$16.00
Location: Reston Community Center
Counselors are directly responsible for campers in the 7-17 age range in a two-person team for Camp Goodtimes on the Road and Road Rulz. One counselor will be responsible for campers in the 5-14 age range for specialty camps. The Camp Counselor is a concerned team player within all aspects of camp, and will be under the supervision of the Camp Director and Assistant Directors.
Program Responsibilities
- Supervises campers between activity periods, and at lunch on a rotating basis
- Closely supervises campers during field trips
- Communicates with other counselors on a daily basis
- Shows flexibility when camp plans may change
Camper Welfare
- Assures safety and welfare of campers during camp hours
- Actively works with campers to develop their positive self-image, tolerance of others’ differences and enthusiasm for camp
- Assists Camp Director and Assistant Directors in determining strategies for helping individual campers with behavioral or other issues
- Promotes positive relationships between the camp and parents
Support Responsibilities
- Assists in protecting RCC property and/or property at a venue utilized by the camp
- Assists in maintaining camp behavior management program
- Assists pool staff in maintaining safety during swim time, and swimming alongside campers during all swimming sessions
Desired Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years old to work as a counselor with relative experience working with children
- Must have high school diploma and/or relative experience working with children, and at least one year of college
- Knowledge and ability to plan, develop, administer, and supervise youth activities
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public
- Must be cooperative, dedicated, reliable, patient, and mature
- Must be First-Aid and CPR certified by the beginning of camp
After notification of hire, the following will be required:
- Social Security card
- Photo ID
- Certification of bank deposit slip
- CPR and First-Aid certification
- Criminal history record check, including fingerprinting
Please contact Debbie Heron, Director of Youth Programs, at (703) 390-6163 or at Deborah.Heron@fairfaxcounty.gov
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