Temporary Recreation Leader II- Camp Aquatic Counselor

Recreation Leader II:
Aquatic Camp Counselor

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

You are service‑minded, dependable, and take pride in your work. You bring energy, professionalism, and a sense of purpose to every task, whether maintaining a park, supporting a program, or greeting visitors.

• High School Diploma and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• First Aid training.
• Ability to work long periods of standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying items and walking up and down steps.
• Availability to work from June 1 to August 8, Monday through Friday (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).
• Willingness to work varied schedules, including short notice, evenings, weekends or holidays.

• Plan, implement and facilitate recreation aquatic‑based activities, programs and arts and crafts to ensure a variety of activities are available in the summer camp.
• Ensure pool rules are implemented and followed.
• Follow Recreation Services Workplace Expectations.
• Ensure all safety precautions and guidelines are followed for all programs and activities.
• Ensure program participants are properly supervised at all times.
• Create a positive, nurturing, inclusive and safe program environment.
• Prepare for recreational activities at one or more sites on a particular date: open site, set‑up equipment and program materials, ensure rules and regulations are followed, maintain order, store equipment and materials at the end of activities, and secure the site.
• Complete reports, documentation, and other paperwork as assigned in compliance with the Department’s policies and procedures.
• Communicate professionally (written and verbally) with customers.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑service training sessions, and workshops.
• Perform related work as required.

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.