CAMP STAFF / TEEN DISCOVERY DIRECTOR (TRAVEL CAMP)

RECREATION PROGRAMS

• We are now offering an End of Summer Performance and Attendance Bonus
• With Herndon camps you'll build your resume and your professional skills by gaining experience in leadership, decision-making, and communication. Summer camps are a renowned springboard to progressively responsible full and part-time positions. Duties and Responsibilities Assist with the operation of a six-week field trip-based travel camp for youths ages 12
• 15.

Supervise the camp, early care program and camp staff. This position involves daily interaction with parents. Lead trips, games, sports, arts & crafts and other recreation events. This position will be required to drive a 15-passenger van to local and regional field trip locations daily. Evaluate program; submit weekly reports, other related duties that may apply

REQUIREMENTS

CPR and first aid certifications required. Must work full six-weeks of camp and one-week of training. Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. Previous supervisory and camp leadership experience preferred. Requires demonstrated strong customer service skills. Minimum of three years of educational background in recreation, physical education, education, related field, or comparable experience desired. Comfortable in deep water pools, ability to swim 25 yards and tread water desirable.

HOURS:

Monday

• Friday
• 8:30am
• 5pm•up to 40 hours week during camp sessions, June 29•August 7, including July 4th.

LOCATION

Herndon Community Center, 814

Ferndale Avenue Benefits:

Registration discount to Herndon Odyssey camp

• for age-eligible children of temporary or PTF employees who are working directly to support the summer camp program(s). Including camp counselors, Head Counselors, Directors and Assistant Directors, Inclusion coordinator and leaders, Camp administrator for science, nature, dance, tennis, Odyssey, and Teen Discovery camps. Contracted camp staff not included. Can apply for up to 2 children
• of the staff member, 25% discount off the resident rate; only during employee's scheduled work weeks; enrollment maximums apply, pre-registration required.
• Specialty camps are not included (dance, tennis, contracted camps, science, nature, etc)
• includes foster, step, natural, custodial children (Can a younger sibling to a counselor earn discount?

Yes)