Neighborhood and Community Services

703-324-4600 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Lloyd Tucker
Director

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NCS Summer Jobs

Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) is now hiring summer leaders! Enjoy competitive pay, a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience.

Training and orientations starts mid-May and camps run through mid-August.

Explore our year-round part-time jobs page to discover more job opportunities.

Camp Fairfax

Salary: $17.44 per hour (May increase based on applicable and relevant experience.)

Status: Part-time, Temporary (Summer – mid- May through mid- Aug.)

Location: Various locations throughout Fairfax County. (Apply early to increase your chances of working near your home.)

Description: Looking for a fun and meaningful summer job? Camp Fairfax is seeking Summer Camp Counselors to lead and support daily camp programs for youth and teens. This position offers hands-on experience, leadership development, and the opportunity to make a positive impact while having fun. 

  • Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, music, and field trips
  • Programs take place both indoors and outdoors
  • Ideal for students or young adults interested in recreation, education, youth development, or special education
  • Day camps only; no overnight stays

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Organize and lead youth and teen activities
  • Encourage participation and positive engagement
  • Supervise campers during programs, field trips, and special events
  • Support inclusive camp environments for participants of all abilities
  • Work as part of a team to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp experience

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within the first month of employment
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
  • Ability to participate in active indoor and outdoor programs
  • Ability to stand, walk, and engage with campers for extended period

To Apply:

Therapeutic Recreation Camps

Salary: $17.44 per hour (May increase based on experience.)

Status: Part-time, Temporary (Summer –  mid-June through mid-Aug.) – No benefits.

Location: Various locations throughout Fairfax County.

Description: Looking for a fun and meaningful summer job?  NCS is seeking Therapeutic Recreation Camp Counselors to lead and support individuals with varying intellectual and physical disabilities. Provide participant supervision and support. This active position offers hands-on experience, leadership development, and the opportunity to make a positive impact while having fun.

  • Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, music, and more
  • Ideal for students or young adults interested in recreation, education, youth development, or special education
  • Day camps only - Monday - Friday; no overnight stays

Responsibilities: 

  • Plan and facilitate activities for school aged campers with varying intellectual, physical, sensory, and/or emotional disabilities
  • Assist with program planning and camp room management
  • Provide participant supervision and support, to include assistance with personal care for campers
  • Supervise campers during programs
  • Support inclusive camp environments for participants of all abilities
  • Work as part of a team to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp experience
  • Monitor and observe the activities of program participants

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate
  • Must have completed at least 250 hours of experience in recreation or a school setting serving individuals with disabilities. (College course work can supplement experience.)
  • Must have CPR/First Aid certification (Certification training can be provided by NCS upon request.)
  • Must pass a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check

Physical Requirements:

  • Position is active in nature
  • Regularly move around to supervise and interact with participants at their level
  • Occasionally lift, transport, position, push/pulls or move up to 50 pounds
  • Possess sufficient mobility and a range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting
  • Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of a program participant
  • Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills as needed and respond to emergency situations
  • Administrative and supervisory activities will require the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
  • All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations

How to Apply: Email your resume to NCSTRS@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-5532, TTY 711, for more information.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse and 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others.)  We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this position.

Salary: $19.82 per hour (May increase based on experience.)

Status: Part-time, Temporary (Summer – mid- June through mid- Aug.) – No benefits.

Location: Various locations throughout Fairfax County.

Description: Looking for a fun and meaningful summer job?  NCS is seeking Therapeutic Recreation Unit Leaders to lead staff and support individuals with varying intellectual and physical disabilities. Provide participant supervision and support. This active position offers hands-on experience, leadership development, and the opportunity to make a positive impact while having fun.

  • Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, music, and more
  • Ideal for students or young adults interested in recreation, education, youth development, or special education
  • Day camps only - Monday - Friday; no overnight stays

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise staff and daily operations of the program
  • Plan and facilitate activities for school aged campers with varying intellectual, physical, sensory, and/or emotional disabilities
  • Assist with program planning and camp room management
  • Provide participant supervision and support, to include assistance with personal care for campers
  • Supervise campers during programs
  • Support inclusive camp environments for participants of all abilities
  • Work as part of a team to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp experience
  • Monitor and observe the activities of program participants 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate
  • Must have completed at least 250 hours of experience in recreation or a school setting serving individuals with disabilities. (College course work can supplement experience.)
  • Must have CPR/First Aid certification (Certification training can be provided by NCS upon request.)
  • Must pass a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check

Physical Requirements:

  • Position is active in nature
  • Regularly move around to supervise and interact with participants at their level
  • Occasionally lift, transport, position, push/pulls or move up to 50 pounds
  • Possess sufficient mobility and a range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting
  • Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of a program participant
  • Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills as needed and respond to emergency situations
  • Administrative and supervisory activities will require the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
  • All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations

How to Apply: Email your resume to NCSTRS@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-5532, TTY 711, for more information.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse and 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others.)  We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this position.

Salary: $21.75 per hour (May increase based on experience.)

Status: Part-time, Temporary (Summer –  mid-June through mid-Aug.) – No benefits.

Location: Various locations throughout Fairfax County.

Description: Looking for a fun and meaningful summer job?  NCS is seeking Therapeutic Recreation Leaders (Director and Quality Assurance Staff) to supervise staff and support individuals with varying intellectual and physical disabilities. Provide participant supervision and support. This active position offers hands-on experience, leadership development, and the opportunity to make a positive impact while having fun.

  • Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, music, and more
  • Ideal for students or young adults interested in recreation, education, youth development, or special education
  • Day camps only- Monday - Friday; no overnight stays

Responsibilities:

  • In charge of day-to-day operations at a camp location
  • Communicate with staff, families, partners, and on-site contractors
  • Plan and facilitate activities for school aged campers with varying intellectual, physical, sensory, and/or emotional disabilities
  • Assist with program planning and camp room management
  • Provide participant supervision and support, to include assistance with personal care for campers
  • Supervise campers during programs
  • Support inclusive camp environments for participants of all abilities
  • Work as part of a team to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp experience
  • Monitor and observe the activities of program participants 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate
  • Must have completed at least 250 hours of experience in recreation or a school setting serving individuals with disabilities (College course work can supplement experience.)
  • Must have CPR/First Aid certification (Certification training can be provided by NCS upon request.)
  • Must pass a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check

Physical Requirements:

  • Position is active in nature
  • Regularly move around to supervise and interact with participants at their level
  • Occasionally lift, transport, position, push/pulls or move up to 50 pounds
  • Possess sufficient mobility and a range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting
  • Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of a program participant
  • Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills as needed and respond to emergency situations
  • Administrative and supervisory activities will require the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
  • All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations

How to Apply: Email your resume to NCSTRS@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-5532, TTY 711, for more information.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse and 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others.)  We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this position.

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