Summer Camp Leader - Adaptive Recreation
Loudoun County
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Adaptive Recreation Assistant
Loudoun County
Parks Recreation & Community Services - Temps
Location
Leesburg, Virginia, 20175
Salary
$43,548.91 - $71,855.69
per year
Type
Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This part-time role involves helping people with disabilities, especially children and teens, join in community recreation programs like after-school activities and childcare in Loudoun County parks.
You'll provide hands-on support, manage behaviors, and assist with daily needs to make sure everyone feels included and safe.
It's a great fit for caring individuals with experience supporting those with disabilities who enjoy working with kids in fun, active settings.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities, particularly children
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility in a dynamic program environment
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to fostering inclusive environments
- Ability to implement behavior management strategies and support plans
- Willingness to assist with personal care tasks like feeding, toileting, or mobility support
Full Job Description
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We celebrate the strengths of individuals and collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!
Requirements
This is a hands-on role providing direct support to individuals with disabilities in inclusive program settings. Ideal candidates will have previous experience working with individuals with disabilities—particularly children—and demonstrate strong communication skills, flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to fostering inclusive environments.
We are currently hiring for multiple PRCS locations.
• Provide direct support and supervision to individuals with disabilities participating in PRCS programs.
• Implementing individual behavior management strategies and support plans.
• Assisting with personal care tasks based on individual needs (e.g., feeding, toileting, mobility assistance).
• Collaborating with program staff to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for participants of all abilities.
• Adapting activities and materials to ensure full participation and accessibility.
• Communicating effectively with participants, caregivers, and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on the program or departmental needs.
*Program hours are subject to variation and are available every day of the week. This position may require engagement in programs and events that take place both on-site and off-site.*
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Psychology
• Also prefer one of the following certifications:
• CTRS – Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• QMHP – Qualified Mental Health Professional
• BCBA – Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• RBT – Registered Behavior Technician
• BCaBA – Board Certified Assistant to Behavior Analyst
Additional Information
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