Summer Camp Counselor

Responsibilities

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must be at least 18 years of age by the closing date of this announcement and provide proof of education.

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will develop and/or assist in developing planned activities for school age program participants including group as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games and including field trips. Implements daily schedule and activity plans to ensure age appropriateness. Promotes and models safety, fitness,  health and nutrition practices. Helps prepare and arrange for meal service, maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily indoor/outdoor activity schedule. Incumbent establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Provides care and supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants in compliance with all policy guidance and standards.  

Conditions of Employment

Position is Drug Testing designated
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Ability to satisfactorily complete background investigation - National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years.

Qualifications

This position is to work at NSF Indian Head Summer Day Camp.  Training will occur between May 31st and the first day of camp/mid June.This training also requires at least one (1) eight hour Saturday training, between these dates as well as 1-2 evening trainings. Training/work hours will not exceed 40 hours in each week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Prior experience working with children and/or youth preferred but not required.

Must be able to complete all  DON training requirements within specified timeframes.

Must pass a pre-employment physical, including pre-employment drug testing and provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable diseases.

"Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test."

ENTRY LEVEL:

Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.  Test Designated Position: In accordance with the Department of the Navy Test Designated Position listing issued 7 October 2003 this position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.  Must obtain and maintain a food handlers card.  Must possess a valid state driver’s license AND obtain appropriate credentials as required.  Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.  Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:

Must meet entry level qualifications of ENTRY LEVEL position AND Have six (6) months experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting AND have completed child abuse modules and modules 1, 2, and 10 of the DoN Standardized Module Training.

FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL:

Must meet entry level qualifications of ENTRY LEVEL position AND…

Completion of the DoN Standardized Module Training AND 12 months of experience working with children and youth.

          OR

A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential.

          OR

Two year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate.

For more information and to apply visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/485422900.