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Job Description
Description
Ready to make this summer unforgettable? Apply now and be a part of the City of Palo Alto's Summer Camp Adventure!
Our Mission Embark on a summer full of excitement with the City of Palo Alto! We're on a mission to bring joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories to our community through engaging recreation programs. Join us in sustaining a positive quality of life for all!
As a Summer Camp Inclusion Aide, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of individuals with disabilities in our Summer Camp programs. You will serve as a floater across all camp groups, providing support where it is most needed each day based on the needs of each camp. You will work closely with Camp Coordinators and Instructors to provide individualized support, adapt activities, and foster an inclusive environment where all campers can participate fully.
Work Location: You may be assigned to different locations based on daily camp needs, including:- Mitchell Park Community Center
- Art Center
- Children’s Theatre
- Junior Museum & Zoo
- Lucie Stern Community Center
Limited Hourly Position: This is an unbenefited position limited to 415 hours per fiscal year, with work available up to 40 hours per week until the end of summer. (June- August)
Essential Duties
Key Responsibilities:- Under the direction of your supervisor, collaborate with camp counselors, supervisors, and families to ensure accommodations are met.
- Assist participants with special needs in classroom and outdoor settings, including but not limited to art, cooking, science, sports & fitness, theater, and music.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to campers with disabilities.
- Adapt activities to meet the needs of campers while promoting independence.
- Foster social interactions between campers of all abilities.
- Encourage a welcoming, inclusive camp environment.
- Enforce on-site rules to ensure a safe environment.
- Demonstrate patience, empathy, and enthusiasm throughout the camp experience.
- May be assigned to various community centers and programs based on the needs of summer camp participants.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications:- Able to adapt to different camp settings and camper needs.
- Brings positivity, and a passion for inclusion.
- Has prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities in educational, recreational, or camp settings.
- Experienced with children in structured programs, such as camps, schools, or after-school programs
- Patient and Empathetic
- Reliable
- Must provide a negative Tuberculosis test result
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This is a non-benefited position.
Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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