P&R Adaptive Summer Camp Assistant Director Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/newprint/4799023) Apply  P&R Adaptive Summer Camp Assistant Director Salary $21.00 Hourly Location Charlottesville, VA Job Type Seasonal Job Number 241200025 Department Parks and Recreation Division Adaptive Opening Date 01/24/2025 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit N/A + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary The hiring amount for this position is $21.00 an hour. This is a non-exempt, temporary (variable/limited-hour) position, and is not eligible for city benefits. The P&R Adaptive Summer Camp Assistant Director position performs a variety of duties related to assisting the Camp Director in the daily camp program activities, supervision, and operations for the City's Adaptive Camp, which is comprised of children, youth, and/or young adults with disabilities . Primarily and most frequently, work is performed under direct supervisor within one functional area and of a routine nature. Assists in the supervision of camp counselors. Reports to the Camp Director and/or Parks & Recreation Operations Specialist. Important Dates and Time Commitments for the Parks & Recreation 2025 Adaptive Summer Camp Season are indicated below. Mandatory Staff Training: + Dates: June 9–13 (Monday–Friday) + Hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM each day + Attendance: Required 2025 Adaptive Summer Camp Season: + Dates: June 16–July 25 (Monday–Friday; no camp on June 19 or July 4) + Camps: Camp Crow and Camp Henry + Hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM each day + Attendance: Required Optional Nature Art Camp: + Dates: July 28–August 1 (Monday–Friday) + Hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM each day + Attendance: Optional *May be asked to work other optional camps that may be offered throughout the year that will consist of 8 hour shifts between the hours of 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. * Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days. Essential Responsibilities and Duties + Assists the Camp Director with camp plans, schedules, and coordination, and conducts the daily on-site operation of a recreational camp program. + Assists in supervising day-to-day operations, developing weekly lesson plans; communicates with parents and staff. + Assists the Camp Director in planning, designing, implementing, and leading of daily day camp activities and field trips that are age and ability appropriate. + Supervises campers to ensure adherence to camp standards and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements. + Ensures that all campers are accounted for at all times, setting clear rules and expectations, ensuring follow-through is a top priority for staff members; creates parent sign in/out sheets, attendance sheets, etc. + Manages the arrival and/or release of all campers, verify ID of persons unfamiliar with and ensure all campers are released to identified, ID, authorized pick-ups. + Organizes and leads the completion of the breakfast and lunch USDA Summer Food Service Program form. + Assists in the supervision and evaluations of all staff within the program. + Assists in maintaining current and accurate records relative to all aspects of camp; evaluates camp content and relays any pertinent information to supervisor. + Assists in the management and care of facilities and equipment in all program areas. + Assists with the organization of setting up and breaking down tables, furniture, rooms/areas of activity, and recreation equipment. + Assists with daily and weekly rooms/areas of activity cleaning. + Follows all health and safety regulations when working with equipment. + Creates an environment which is inclusive for all campers and assists in facilitation of best inclusion practices. + Acts as a positive role model to campers. + Maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. + Communicates effectively, professionally, courteously, and thoroughly to campers, customers, co-workers, and supervisors. + May be required to operate a City vehicle, adhering to the rules of the City’s vehicle use policy. + Performs related duties as required. Education, Experience and Skills Minimum Requirements: + Minimum Age: 18 + Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, education, sport management, art, health/fitness or other related field of study. + A minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a recreational setting with children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities including but not limited to assisting, planning, supervising, and implementing recreational activities. OR a minimum of six (6) months of work/volunteer experience, in any capacity, working with children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities. Preferred Qualifications: + Preference for a minimum of two (2) months of experience managing or supervising staff. + Preference for possession of CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work with children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities, and one’s peers; strong group leadership skills, high energy level, adaptability and dependability; able to communicate, supervise and provide sound judgment to participants and staff; able to react quickly, calmly and appropriately in an emergency situation; ability to perform first aid; able to enter, stand and move in a pool or lake. ability to demonstrate leadership, initiative and creativity in order to establish and direct a comprehensive recreational environment; ability to maintain staff control and composure when dealing with staff, campers and parents; ability to tactfully discuss campers' behavior with the campers and parents as needed. Physical Conditions & Additional Information Physical requirements of this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: MEDIUM: work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing. Position may require driving a City-owned vehicle and is subject to the vehicle use policy and procedures. Dependent upon assignment, a majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve extreme temperatures, extreme brightness and/or blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. There are no benefits for this position, as it is a temporary, substitute, seasonal or intern position, or the work schedule is less than 20 hours per week. 01 Will you be at least 18 years of age by employment start date (June 9th)? + Yes + No 02 Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in education, recreation, art, health/fitness or other related field of study? + Yes; I possess an Associate's Degree or Higher in education, recreation, education, sport management, art, health/fitness or other related field of study. + Yes; I have a combination of education and work experience equivalent to an Associates Degree (60 credit hours) in education, recreation, education, sport management, art, health/fitness or other related field of study. + No. 03 Which of the following best describes your past work/volunteer experience? (Must be verifiable in reference to your online application) + A minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a recreational setting with children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities including but not limited to assisting, planning, supervising, and implementing recreational activities. + A minimum of six (6) months of work/volunteer experience, in any capacity, working with children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities. + None of the above 04 Briefly describe your work or volunteer experience, in any capacity, planning and supervising recreational activities for children, youth, and/or young adults with disabilities. If none, please write 'none. (must be verifiable with reference to your application) 05 Do you have a valid CPR or First Aid certification? + Yes + No 06 Do you have a minimum of two (2) months of experience managing or supervising staff? + Yes + No 07 To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself. + Yes + No 08 I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application. + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Charlottesville Address P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902 Phone (434) 970-3490 Website http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs