Youth Summer Program 2012
Employment Information

Hanover County Parks and Recreation is seeking out energetic and caring men and women to work at the Youth Summer Program. You may be just the person that we need to help the children of Hanover County have a safe, fun and rewarding summer.

Rising 9th – 12th graders can apply to volunteer through the Leader in Training program, serving as an invaluable asset in the assistance activity leadership with our Elementary campers. College students, teachers, and those with a passion for working with children can apply to be employed as a Recreation Aide, Recreation Aide - Therapeutic (TR Aide) or Recreation Supervisor.

Working with the Hanover County Parks & Recreation Youth Summer Program can be an exhilarating, enjoyable yet exhausting experience. You will likely have an amazing summer but also one of the most tiring!

How to apply to be a Recreation Aide, Recreation Aide - Therapeutic (TR Aide) or Recreation Supervisor

How to apply to be a Leader in Training

General Information about working the Youth Summer Program

Where is the Youth Summer Program held?
The program is run at about 13 different elementary and middle schools in Hanover County. Staff will be assigned to work at one site summer. Exact schools will be determined at a later date. At each site, the program typically has access to the gym, cafeteria, a few classrooms and outside areas. The program also takes a few field trips during the course of the summer.

How many children will be at each site?
This number varies from site to site, but generally there are around 75 - 125 children enrolled at each site. Daily attendance will vary from day to day.

What will I be doing each day?
Your primary goal is to provide a safe and fun experience for the children enrolled in the program.  This could mean leading sports & games or arts & crafts to enforcing camp rules and regulations to leading a camp-wide activity or special event. Each day brings new adventures, so there is often no such thing as a typical day. Job descriptions are available at www.hanovercountyjobs.com.

What type of training will I receive?
At the start of the summer, all staff must participate in staff orientation. Program topics include a review of program policies and procedures, behavior management techniques, activity ideas (such as arts & crafts, sports & games), plus team-building and communication exercises. The training period is a vital component of a successful summer.

What is the salary?
Salary information for Recreation Aide, Recreation Aide - Therapeutic (TR Aide) or Recreation Supervisor are available at www.hanovercountyjobs.com. Follow steps in “how to apply” section to learn about job descriptions.