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Posted: December 23, 2025 (23 days ago)

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Summer Camp Leader - Parks

Loudoun County

Parks Recreation & Community Services - Temps

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Salary

From $18.17

per hour

Type

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading summer camps for kids in grades K-8, organizing fun activities like outdoor games, arts and crafts, science experiments, and field trips to places like pools and parks.

You'll help create positive experiences while ensuring the children's safety and engaging with their families.

It's a great fit for energetic, enthusiastic people who love working with children and enjoy outdoor adventures.

Key Requirements

  • Enthusiastic and energetic personality with strong skills in leading children and youth
  • Experience or ability to oversee recreational outdoor activities, arts and crafts, science experiments, and field trips
  • Effective communication with children, parents, and guardians
  • Prioritizing health, safety, and service standards for all participants
  • Ability to develop and modify programs for different ages, abilities, and adaptive needs
  • Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
  • Availability to work at locations in Loudoun County, Virginia, such as Claude Moore Park, Hal & Berni Hanson Regional Park, or Franklin Park & Arts Center

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 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

As a Summer Camp Leader, you will play a key role in assisting the Summer Camp Supervisor, creating memorable experiences, and enriching the lives of children within our communities. Our programs serve a diverse population of children in grades K-8 at parks across the county. You will be responsible for overseeing camp participants as they engage in recreational outdoor activities, arts and crafts, science experiments, and field trips to outdoor pools, sporting events, and other enjoyable venues. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, energetic, and skilled at leading children and youth of all ages in outdoor activities, helping them explore nature and experience the fun and discovery offered by PRCS Parks.


We are currently hiring for the following location(s):
• Claude Moore Park, Sterling, VA
• Hal & Berni Hanson Regional Park, Aldie, VA
• Franklin Park & Arts Center, Purcellville, VA


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Providing consistent and effective communication with children, their parents, and/or guardians.
• Prioritizing the health, safety, and company service standards to all our external and internal customers.
• Developing programs with modifications for all ages, abilities, and adaptive needs.
• Promoting a professional cross-team environment and upholding required standards.
• Work with Supervisors, Aides, and team members to engage children and encourage participation.
• Lead weekly field trips and/or pool trips.
• Additional critical job responsibilities may be undertaken that are specific to the role and departmental assignment.

Schedule:
• Positions are scheduled from June 2026 to August 2026.
• Workdays are Monday-Friday with flexible hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
• Consistent Scheduling and/or "As-Needed" Scheduling is available and varies by location.

This is a $1,000 hiring bonus eligible position.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; 6 months of programmatic experience supervising children.

*Must be physically able to keep up with participants, lift 50 pounds, and work outdoors (sportsplex, forestry, trails, and uneven, wet, dry terrains, etc.). *

*Applicants who do not have a high school diploma and/or 6 months of experience or an equivalent but have completed the 10th grade may be considered for a lower grade-level position. *

Additional Information

  • Must undergo pre-employment, criminal, and fingerprinting background checks.
  • First Aid (Infant through Adult)/CPR certifications prior to hire or immediately upon hire.
  • Pass TB test within 30 days of hire and each year thereafter.
  • Must be willing to attend (up to) 10 hours of paid programmatic training before the summer to enhance skills and knowledge of school-aged childcare and programming.
  • Must be physically able to keep up with participants and lift 50 pounds.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 12/23/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/24/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-loudoun-5180736