Camp​/Head Leader

** 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.

• Assist with the operation of a nine-week summer recreation program for youths ages 6-12
• Plan and implement daily activities such as games, sports, crafts and special recreation events
• This position will take a leadership role in the planning and implementation of activities in specific age groups
• Parent interaction is required with this position
• Must attend weekly staff meetings, submit program plans, and complete weekly evaluations; other related duties that may apply

• CPR and first aid certifications required prior to start of camp.
• Must work full eight-weeks of camp and one-week of staff orientation.
• Must enjoy working with children and demonstrate strong customer service skills
• Previous leadership experience preferred. Previous experience working in summer camps or with children highly desirable
• Educational background in recreation, education, physical education or related field preferred

• Monday-Friday 7:30am - 6pm, up to 40 hours work week during camp sessions

• Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue

* based on attendance and performance*

$300 gross (before taxes) (PTF/Seasonal staff only) for staff hired for full day camps (Odyssey, Teen Discovery)

$175 gross (before taxes) (PTF/seasonal staff only) for staff hired for half day camps (Tennis, Sports, Nature)

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, 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. Includes foster, step, natural, custodial children or eligible sibling.

Discount of 25% off resident rate per session = $50 savings plus resident rate benefit.

Specialty camps are not included (tennis, contracted camps, sports, nature, etc)

Includes foster, step, natural, custodial children (Can a younger sibling to a counselor earn discount? Yes)

ADA Statement:
All people in this position must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role.

Join our team and increase your full skills potential. Together as one team, we plan, build, learn, maintain, keep safe and influence our great town for current and future generations. We offer a work environment with excellent work-life balance, great benefits, community involvement, and the chance to work with smart, dedicated people.

To apply:

Click “Apply Now” on the page of the job for which you're interested to complete the electronic application. You will have the option to upload your resume and cover page. For positions with closing dates, applications must be received in the Department of Human Resources by 5 pm of the closing date. Positions are open until filled if no closing date is listed.

The Town of Herndon is an EEO employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic predisposition/carrier status or disability. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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