A job for the summer, skills for a lifetime! 

Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) is now hiring summer camp leaders! Positions include a $500 sign-on bonus, up to $500 in retention bonuses and the opportunity to transition to year-round employment. Enjoy competitive pay and a dynamic work environment while gaining valuable leadership experience and skills.

If you are enthusiastic, responsible and love working with kids, then we want to hear from you! Summer camp positions are ideal for college students majoring in recreation, education, special education and other social service areas, or anyone thinking of a career in those areas who wants relevant work experience. Pay is competitive and depends on the job description. Jobs are conveniently located at sites across Fairfax County.

Summer camp jobs are available in Camp Fairfax and Therapeutic Recreation camps:

• Camp Fairfax Counselors  – Starts at $17.10/hour
• Therapeutic Recreation Counselors - Starts at $17.10/hour
• Therapeutic Recreation Unit Leaders – Starts at $19.05/hour
• Therapeutic Recreation Camp Directors – Starts at $20.91/hour

Bonus details*:

• Ages 18 and older. Must complete mandatory training and meet hiring qualifications.
• Work at NCS camps between May and August 2025.
• $500 Sign-on Bonus paid to summer employees after 60 hours of work.
• $400 Retention Bonus paid to summer employees who work the six-week camp duration June 16-Aug. 1, 2025.
• $100 additional bonus is available to summer employees who work Aug. 4-15, 2025.
• *Terms and conditions of bonuses will be provided to all candidates at the time of hiring; all bonuses contingent upon fulfilling all terms and conditions. 

To learn more, explore open hire events or learn how to apply, visit our NCS Part-time Jobs page or our new NCS Summer Jobs page.