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Summer Camp Positions with Frederick County Parks and Recreation

Frederick County Government
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Join our vibrant team for Summer Camp 2025!  Regardless of your college major or career plans, experiences in our camps will allow you to learn and develop new skills while working in a fun & engaging environment.  Our summer camps will provide you with skill-building, leadership, and training opportunities that will help build your resume and set you up for future success.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
 Seasonal position; non-benefited; part-time; 20 - 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; June - August 2025

CAMP DIRECTOR- $18.75 per hour:
This position will plan and implement camp activities (in accordance with County Day Camp Regulations) for children ages 3-15 years old.  Supervision is given to an Assistant Director and Counselors, as required; Supervision is received from Recreation Coordinator or positions at a higher classification. Various locations and areas of interest available, including, History, Nature, Teens, Preschool, Sports, Day Camps, and Cooking.

ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR- $17.25 per hour:
This position will assist the Camp Director with program planning, implementation and daily camp operations (in accordance with County Day Camp Regulations) for children ages 3-15 years old.  Direction may be given to Counselors.  Supervision is received from the Camp Director, Recreation Coordinator or positions at a higher classification. Various locations and areas of interest available, including, History, Nature, Teens, Preschool, Sports, General Day Camps, and Cooking.

CAMP COUNSELOR- $16.00 per hour:
This position will supervise and lead groups of children in camp activities.  Direction is received from the Camp Assistant Director.  Supervision is received from the Camp Director, Recreation Coordinator or positions at a higher classification. Various locations and areas of interest available, including, History, Nature, Teens, Preschool, Sports, General Day Camps, and Cooking.

CAMP INCLUSION SUPPORT- $16.00 per hour: 
This support staff person will assist individuals with disabilities by integrating them into a general recreation program/camp.  Direction is received from the program director/leaders.  Supervision is received from the Recreation Specialist, Recreation Supervisor or positions at a higher classification.

 

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

CAMP DIRECTOR

  • Assist with opening and/or closing the camp daily (including set-up or clean-up)
  • Greet parents and children
  • Plan, supervise, and lead educational and recreational camp activities, small group activities (12-15 children), and large group activities for children ages 3-15 years old
  • Plan, supervise and lead all-camp activities, special events, special speakers, and field trips
  • Participate in all activities
  • Supervise the safety of campers and perform daily inspections of the camp facilities
  • Prepare weekly parent information letter
  • Prepare, review and maintain records and reports
  • Implement camp safety plans as needed
  • Maintain supply inventory
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR:

  • Assist with opening and/or closing the camp daily (including set-up or clean-up)
  • Greet parents and children
  • Plan, supervise, and lead educational and recreational camp activities, small group activities (12-15 children), and large group activities for children ages 3-15 years old
  • Plan, supervise and lead camp activities, special events and field trips
  • Participate in all activities
  • Supervise the safety of campers and perform daily inspections of the camp facilities
  • Help prepare weekly parent information letter
  • Prepare and maintain records and reports
  • Maintain supply inventory
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


CAMP COUNSELOR:

  • Assist with opening and closing camp daily
  • Greet parents and children
  • Supervise and lead small and large group activities
  • Participate in the set-up and cleanup of games and crafts
  • Supervise the safety of campers
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


CAMP INCLUSION SUPPORT:
 

  • Actively and responsibly supervise the person/persons to whom you are assigned
  • Coordinate with the program director/leaders to adapt activities when necessary
  • Assist the individual with the disability in accessing all facets of the program
  • Maintain behavior protocols when necessary
  • Communicate daily/weekly with parents and staff
  • If the individual with the disability does not require one-on-one attention during the entire activity, the support staff would then assist in basic program duties
  • Complete all necessary paperwork
  • Perform other duties as assigned


ALL POSITIONS:

  • Implement safe practices as they relate to participants, staff, programs and facilities
  • Gather recreation equipment and supplies pertaining to the program; as well as, set up for the program or activity
  • Maintain program areas by cleaning up during and after activities
  • Maintain attendance and activity records and complete required reports
  • Work as a team. Positively and successfully perform within work team dynamics.
  • Maintain regular communication with supervisor regarding program enhancement opportunities and any concerns regarding operations
  • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor


 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

 

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

 
CAMP DIRECTOR:
 

  • Minimum age 21 years by June 1, 2025
  • High school graduation or the equivalent
  • Minimum 6 months (2 summer seasons) of experience leading and supervising groups of children in a recreational or school setting
  • Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or able to become certified before camp session begins (current certifications must be maintained throughout employment)
  • Minimum 6 months (2 summer season) of experience leading and supervising groups of children in recreational or school setting


ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR:

 

  • Minimum age 18 years by June 1, 2025
  • High school graduation or the equivalent
  • Minimum 3 months (1 summer season) of experience leading and supervising groups of children in recreational or school setting
  • Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or able to become certified before camp session begins (current certifications must be maintained throughout employment)
  • Minimum 3 months (1 summer season) of experience leading and supervising groups of children in recreational or school setting


CAMP COUNSELOR:

 

  • Minimum age 16 years by June 1, 2025
  • Current certification in First Aid and CPR (infant/child and adult), or able to become certified before camp session begins


 

CAMP INCLUSION SUPPORT:

  • Minimum age 18 years by June 1, 2025
  • Current certification in First Aid and CPR (infant/child and adult), or able to become so certified prior to the start of a program (current certifications must be maintained throughout employment)



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 
 

  • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with various types of disabilities
  • Ability to effectively lead and supervise groups of children in camp activities
  • Ability to adapt programs to include all campers
  • Ability to effectively evaluate emergencies and unexpected situations and promptly respond in an appropriate manner
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, children (individually and in large groups) and their family members, and the general public
  • Ability to provide strong leadership skills
  • Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately prepare and maintain data, forms and reports
  • Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate with parents/ families regarding participant
  • Ability to show compassion, patience, sensitivity and energy
  • Ability to adapt programs to fit the developmental and physical needs of the individual
  • Knowledge of adaptive and inclusive recreational programs, activities, and practices
  • Knowledge and understanding of behavior management strategies and ability to enforce behavior management strategies when necessary
  • Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices; growth and development of individuals of different ages and abilities; varying types of disabilities and medical conditions; current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and best practices


PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:
 

  • Previous work or volunteer experience with people with disabilities
  • A degree from an accredited college or university
  • Additional closely related experience
  • Secondary language skills in American Sign Language


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ALL LEVELS: 
 

  • Physical requirements include the ability to move/travel over camp-related terrain in indoor and outdoor areas; to lead and participate in activities as described above; and to load, unload and set-up recreational equipment

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

 

  • Ability to provide own transportation to assigned camp and other sessions/meetings as needed
  • Ability and willingness to participate in planning and training sessions before camp sessions begins
  • Must be available to work all 5 weeks of camp


KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):
 

  1. An evaluation of training and experience
  2. One or one interviews
  3. A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation


This description reflects management assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.