Special Recreation Camp Counselor

Special Recreation Camp Counselor

Salary

$16.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Location

Yorktown, VA

Job Type

Work-as-Required

Job Number

SRCC(W)(CS)-2105

Department

Community Services - Admin

Division

CS-PARKS AND RECREATION

Opening Date

02/20/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Responsible for assisting with the implementation of a recreation camp program for school age children with special needs. Responsible for making recommendations for adaptations to meet the needs of the children with special needs. Provides guidance to the children in areas of personal care and behavioral issues.

Assists Camp Supervisor with planning, promoting, organizing and implementing daily activities, special events, field trips, etc.

Organizes and leads a variety of small and large group activities each week; adapts programs to include all campers.

Supervises children in daily camp activities at all times.

Provides emotional support and encouragement to campers.

Assists with cleaning up after all activities.

Responsible for reporting any accidents/incidents to the Camp Supervisor.

Provides personal care, feeding, and toileting for campers as required.

Ensures that safety standards are maintained at all times.

Promotes communication with site supervisor and the parents/guardians of camp participants.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Current college student or a recent college/university graduate preferred. Must have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation or related field working with children, specifically children with special needs preferred; or any equivalent education combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Must exercise considerable tact and courtesy when interacting with program participants, parents and support staff.

A consistent and reliable attendance record throughout the 4-week program is required.

Must be available to work a revised schedule when needed.

Possession of a valid drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background and DMV record checks.

Supplemental Information

Ability to work with children with special needs that may include special medical conditions, dietary concerns, and/or behavioral problems.

Must have excellent communication skills.

Must have good leadership skills.

Must be creative and energetic.

Camp runs for 4 weeks from June 23rd through July 18th . Hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Position is work as required, no benefits.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate common office equipment such as personal computers, typewriters, copiers, calculators, etc. Work will involve both sitting and standing. Requires regular and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking/running over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, leaping, jumping down, standing in place or continual walking, lifting and carrying of moderate to heavy items (including people) on a consistent basis. There is occasional lifting of boxes, usually nothing weighing any more than 15-20 pounds.

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There are no benefits associated with this position.

01

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• No diploma
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree

03

List your highest level of education, major field of study, and the type of degree received. If you have not received a degree, list the number of semester hours completed at the time of your application. Please write N/A if not applicable.

04

Do you have previous work experience in a parks and recreation position?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have any experience working with children with special needs?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe the setting in which you obtained experience working with children with special needs. (For example: after school program, daycare, recreation camp, etc.) If you do not have experience working with children, type "None".

07

Do you have experience planning and implementing activities designed for children?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience leading a group of children for activities such as sports, arts and crafts, field trips, etc.?

• Yes
• No

09

This position requires you to maintain consistent attendance throughout the 4-week program and to be available to work a revised schedule when needed. Are you able to comply with this provision?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer York County

Address 224 Ballard Street

P. O. Box 532

Yorktown, Virginia, 23690

Phone 757-890-3687

Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources