Summer Camp Leader - Adaptive Recreation

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

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Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We celebrate the strengths of individuals and collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!

As a Summer Camp Leader for the Adaptive Recreation programs, you will lead fun activities and field trips for our communities. Adaptive Recreation Camps offer participants the opportunity to enjoy traditional recreation activities, as well as new experiences through leisure exploration designed to meet the participant's individual needs. A successful candidate will be passionate, energetic, and skilled at nurturing and caring for children and youth of all ages and abilities.

We are currently hiring for the following location(s):

• Eastern Loudoun (Vicinities of Sterling, Cascades)
• Central Loudoun (Vicinities of Lucketts, Leesburg, Ashburn)
• Western Loudoun (Vicinities of Bluemont, Purcellville, Round Hill, Lovettsville and Philomont)
• Southern Loudoun (Vicinities of South Riding, Aldie, Arcola)

• Providing consistent and effective communication with children, their parents, and/or guardians.
• Prioritizing the health, safety, and company service standards to all our external and internal customers
• Lead pool/field trips and activities for all ages, abilities, and adaptive needs.
• Utilize caregiving skills as needed to assist individuals with the following (not limited to): personal care/toileting, feeding, transferring to/from wheelchairs or adaptive equipment (lifting required), and adaptations and modifications of daily camp activities, life skills, and behavior management.
• Additional critical job responsibilities may be undertaken that are specific to the role and departmental assignment.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma and six (6) months of supervised programmatic experience that includes 3 months of programmatic experience working with children with disabilities. Must be able to lift 75lbs and/or assist with camper transfers from adaptive equipment, surfaces, and/or wheelchair.

Applicants who have completed the 10th grade may be considered for a lower grade level position until the completion of high school.

Must undergo pre-employment fingerprinting. First Aid (Infant through Adult)/CPR certifications prior to hire or immediately upon hire. Pass TB test within 30 days before the hire date and each year thereafter. Must be willing to attend 24 hours of paid programmatic training during the school year to enhance skills and knowledge of school-aged childcare and programming. Must be physically able to keep up with participants and lift 75 pounds.