P&R Summer Camp Counselor II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/newprint/4798981) Apply  P&R Summer Camp Counselor II Salary $17.00 Hourly Location Charlottesville, VA Job Type Seasonal Job Number 241200019 Department Parks and Recreation Division Youth Programs Opening Date 01/24/2025 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit N/A + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is committed to enhance the quality of life for all members of the Charlottesville community through the responsible stewardship of public land and parks to provide unforgettable recreational experiences. Our camps are designed to provide children a fun, safe, and inspiring environment where they learn, grow, and play! Campers will participate in active play through sports, cooperative games, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, enrichment programs, pool days, and field trips. The hiring amount for this position is $17.00 an hour. This is a non-exempt, temporary (variable/limited-hour) position, and is not eligible for city benefits. This position performs a variety of duties related to assisting all leaders in camp program activities, supervision, and operations; which may be comprised of a children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities. Primarily and most frequently, work is performed under direct supervisor within one functional area and of a routine nature. Reports to the Assistant Camp Director or Camp Director. Important Dates and Time Commitments for the Parks & Recreation 2025 Summer Camp Season are indicated below. Mandatory Staff Training: + Dates: June 9–13 (Monday–Friday) + Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day + Attendance: Required 2025 Summer Camp Season: + Dates: June 16–July 25 (Monday–Friday; no camp on June 19 or July 4) + Hours: Shifts vary: + 7:30 AM–3:30 PM + 8:30 AM–4:30 PM + 9:30 AM–5:30 PM + Field Trip Days: The 7:30 AM–3:30 PM shift may extend to 4:00 PM. + Attendance: Required Optional Adventure Camp: + Dates: July 28–August 8 (Monday–Friday) + Hours: Shifts vary: + 7:30 AM–3:30 PM + 8:30 AM–4:30 PM + 9:30 AM–5:30 PM + Field Trip Days: The 7:30 AM–3:30 PM shift may extend to 4:00 PM. + 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 with candidates who are best qualified. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days. Essential Responsibilities and Duties + Supervises campers to ensure adherence to camp standards and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements. + Assists camp leaders with the daily on-site operation of a recreational camp program. + Provides input to camp leaders for the planning, designing, and implementing of daily day camp activities and field trips that are age and ability appropriate. + Teaches, demonstrates, supervises, and officiates activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, environmental education, water activities and field trips. + Depending on assignment, assists with communicating camper numbers and meals for the breakfast and lunch USDA Summer Food Service Program form. + Provide mentoring and coaching to Camp Counselor I’s, when applicable. + Sets up and breaks down tables, furniture, rooms/areas of activity, and recreation equipment. + Assists camp leaders in the management and care of facilities and equipment in all program areas. + Assists camp leaders with daily and weekly rooms/areas of activity cleaning. + Follows all health and safety regulations when working with equipment. + Encourages participation in camp activities and assist campers as needed. + Creates an environment which is inclusive for all campers. + 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 a high school diploma or GED. + 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 + Preference for possession of CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work with children and youth 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. 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. 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. Position may require driving a City-owned vehicle and is subject to the vehicle use policy and procedures. 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 least 18 years of age by employment start date (June 9th)? + Yes + No 02 Do you possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED? + Yes; I have a High school Diploma, GED, or higher. + Yes; I have a combination of work experience and education equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED. + No. 03 Which of the following best describes your past work/volunteer experience? + 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 Do you have a valid CPR or First Aid certification? + Yes + No 05 Briefly describe your work or volunteer experience, in any capacity, planning and supervising recreational activities for children, youth, and/or young adults with or without disabilities. If none, please write 'none. (must be verifiable with reference to your application) 06 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 07 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