Job Description:
Candidates for this position must be available for the full summer camp season. This includes a mandatory week-long staff orientation beginning on June 15, 2026. Camp begins on June 22, 2026, and the final day of camp is August 7, 2026.
This is a summer position in the Recreation Division that provides recreational activities for children and youth with disabilities. The work involves working with staff to adapt and implement a variety of activities within a prescribed area of recreation. General supervision is provided by the Program Coordinator. Supervision of volunteer personnel is expected.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm in providing recreational opportunities to participants.
Interacts and communicates with staff in implementing and adapting activities that are age and ability appropriate.
Leads and participates in scheduled activities, such as swimming, boating, field trips, physical activities, etc.
Provides a safe environment for participants, staff, and volunteers.
Communicates with coordinator and staff regarding activities, participants, and personnel issues.
Other Job Duties (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit reasonably assigned duties)
Sets up and takes down equipment as needed.
Feeds, clothes, and assists participants with toileting who are unable to do so independently.
Maintains records of attendance, writes daily progress notes, and completes other paperwork required by the Therapeutic Recreation Services.
Reports any issues, problems, or concerns when they occur to the Program Coordinator.
Performs any assigned duties that relate to successful operation of a therapeutic recreation summer camp program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, (Pre-employment KSA applicable to essential job functions)
Knowledge of -
Ability to -
Lead, implement, and participate in a variety of creative and physical recreational activities on a daily basis.
Interact with staff in a professional manner with integrity and good judgement.
Maintain a positive working relationship with parents, community members, and staff.
Deal effectively with the public.
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
Training and/or Education
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience
Three months experience working with children with disabilities.
Licenses or Certificates
None.
Special Requirements
Subject to background investigation.
Physical Demands
Medium to heavy physical effort required.
Unusual Demands
None
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Steps:
Pay rate: $18.49 per hour
Grade H06, Seasonal position, up to 40 hours per week
Department of Parks and Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation Services
Position closing date: Continuous, until filled
Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.
Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] with as much notice as possible.
