Summer Camp Therapeutic Recreation - Assistant Directors, Directors and Inclusion Leads

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Arlington, VA, United States

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The Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) Therapeutic Recreation Team is seeking energetic, dedicated, and fun-loving temporary summer Assistant Directors and Directors for our adapted summer camps or Inclusion Leads I/II to provide experienced inclusion support at adapted or general recreation camps throughout the County. These positions play a key leadership role by supporting camper needs, guiding staff, modeling best practices, and helping create inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate camp experiences for all participants.

Staff should expect to work Monday-Friday from June 22 - August 14. Additional weeks from August 17 – August 28 may also be available. Training and planning begin in mid to late May and includes a combination of independent and self-paced online courses and in-person training during 2-4 weekday evenings and may include select Saturdays.

We are seeking to hire several candidates for the following summer camp programs and services:

Inclusion Support: Inclusion support services help campers with disabilities fully participate in camp activities. This includes providing individualized assistance, adapting activities, encouraging positive behaviors, and collaborating with staff to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all participants.

Adapted Camps: Engaging campers ages 6-21 with disabilities; adapted summer camps offer modified activities, specialized support, and an inclusive environment. These camps provide engaging experiences like arts, sports, swimming, and sensory activities while ensuring accessibility and individualized assistance for each participant.

Successful candidates will have good character and integrity, effective communication skills, reliable transportation, ability to complete administrative tasks independently, take initiative, and work successfully in a team environment.

Minimums:

Assists in directing camp programs and/or collaborates with camp teams to support campers with disabilities (ages 3–21) through individualized assistance and maintaining lower staff-to-camper ratios. Coaches team members on strategies to build skills, encourage positive behaviors, provide personal care, and promote independence within a supportive environment.

Education:High school/GED/Equivalent; plus

Experience: Some experience working with youth or administering recreation programs.

Directs camp programs, develops adaptive program structure, assesses camper needs, coaches staff, assigns responsibilities, and conducts program, staff, and participant support evaluations.

Education:High school diploma, GED or equivalent; plus

Experience:Considerable experience administering recreation programs, including some experience leading/supervising recreation programs.

* Substitution: Completion of some college coursework may substitute for the experience requirement (Director/Inclusion Lead II only.)

Licenses/Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.

Desirables:Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Working with individuals with disabilities;
• Working in summer camp programs or Arlington County camps;
• Working with youth, teens, or young adults in a recreation setting;and/or
• Working with diverse populations.

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