SUMMER CAMP - CREATIVE ARTS STAFF & CERAMICS INSTRUCTORS (HIRING BONUS) - Arlington County

HIRING BONUS! Camp staff will receive a gross bonus of up to $550.

This announcement is specific to the Creative Arts Camp. If interested in other camp program areas, you must apply directly to those positions. 

The Department of Park & Recreation (DPR) Creative Arts Camp is seeking Counselors, Camp Directors, Assistant Directors, and Instructors for temporary summer employment to support camp programs by planning and leading a variety of art experiences for children ages 5-8, 8-11, or 12-16 (depending on the camp). 

Staff must commit to working from June 17 - August 9 (core camp dates).  Additional weeks from August 12 – August 23 may also be available. Training will begin in mid to late May through June, which includes online courses with virtual and in-person trainings during weekday evenings and a few Saturdays. Several positions are available, and hours vary. 

Applications are being accepted for the following positions (pay ranges below are effective June 30, 2024):

SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT (SRA) I @ $15.30/Hourly  
Assisting with leading recreation activities, camp program operations, and behavior management of participants.
Minimum requirements: Does not require a High School Diploma.
 
SUMMER RECREATION ASSISTANT (SRA) II @ $16.32/Hourly  
Assisting with managing recreation activities, behavior management of participants, and evaluations of the activities.
Minimum requirements: Experience working with youth or administering summer camp/recreation programs.
 
RECREATION ASSISTANT (RA) III @ $19.10/Hourly
Performing supervisory and administrative duties, including managing recreation activities, and processing participant and program evaluations.
Minimum requirements: High school/GED, plus some experience working with youth or administering recreation programs.
 
RECREATION ASSISTANT (RA) IV @ $23.00/Hourly  
Directing summer camp programs, developing curriculum, and performing administrative duties.  
Minimum requirements: High school/GED, considerable experience administering recreation programs, including some experience leading/supervising recreation programs.
 * Substitution: Completion of some college coursework may substitute for the experience requirement.  

RECREATION INSTRUCTOR II (Ceramics): @ $24.93/Hourly 
Provides specialized instruction in ceramics, including hand-building, wheel throwing and glazing fundamentals for students ages 12-16. Provides technical support for the ceramic’s studio, including kiln management, mixing glazes and general maintenance. Performs administrative duties and develops curriculum, lesson plans and instructions.
Minimum Requirements: High school/GED, plus 800 hours of technical Art experience (includes any work, volunteer, or formal art participation). Must have 50 hours as an instructor.

RECREATION INSTRUCTOR III (Ceramics): @ $28.81/Hourly 
Provides specialized instruction in ceramics, including hand-building, wheel throwing and glazing fundamentals for students ages 12-16. Provides technical support for the ceramic’s studio, including kiln management, mixing glazes and general maintenance. Performs supervisory and administrative duties, including directs summer program, develop curriculum and lesson plans.
Minimum Requirements: High school/GED, plus 1200 hours of technical Art experience (includes any work, volunteer, or formal art participation). Must have 50 hours as an instructor.
 
 * Instructor Substitution: Additional education in a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement, with each year of post-high school education substituting for 400 hours of technical experience. However, additional education may not substitute the instructing hours.