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Part-Time, Seasonal and Other Jobs
The Fairfax County Park Authority operates many facilities throughout Fairfax County. Below we have listed seasonal, part-time and/or full-time job opportunities at these facilities. Unless otherwise noted, these positions generally do not have fringe benefits such as leave, health insurance or retirement. Contact information and application procedures are included with each description.
Fairfax County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status or disabled veterans' status. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Current Opportunities
- Birthday Party Facilitator - Frying Pan Farm Park
- Camp Counselor - Frying Pan Farm Park
- Outdoor Skills Leader (Intern Position) - Riverbend Park
- Tai Chi Instructor - Riverbend Park
- Aquatic Exercise and Aquatic Learn to Swim Instructors – various RECenters
- Outdoor Fitness Instructors – Mountain Biking / Hiking / Trail Running - Riverbend Park
- Market Master – Volunteer position
- Part-time/Seasonal Instructors – various RECenters, schools, etc.
- Lifeguards, Aquatic Instructors & More – various RECenters
- Aquatic Instructor Positions – various RECenters
Birthday Party Facilitator; Camp Counselor
Location: Frying Pan Farm Park, Fairfax County Park Authority
We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are enthusiastic about providing superior recreational, educational and environmental and cultural resource stewardship opportunities to enhance the quality of life for all.
Frying Pan Farm Park (Fairfax County Park Authority) is a popular Herndon park featuring Kidwell Farm, a 1920 – 1950s era working farm; indoor and outdoor equestrian facilities; visitor center with educational exhibit; and nature trails. Thousands of visitors choose to spend their free time participating in a wealth of recreational options including classes, programs, camps, concerts and events. Others simply come to walk the grounds and imagine what life would have been like when Fairfax County was a rural, agrarian community. And for many children, it’s their first visit to a working farm. Frying Pan Farm Park provides a much needed and welcome respite for Fairfax County residents.
Birthday Party Facilitator
Salary: $10/hour starting
Hours: Must be available for training in February. Birthday
parties will run most weekends from beginning of March to the end of
November. Party facilitators are not expected to work every weekend,
but will be expected to commit to dates in advance. Hours per
weekend average 4 - 8 hours.
Help make positive childhood memories and gain valuable experience in the parks and recreation field by facilitating birthday parties at Frying Pan Farm Park! Under the direct supervision of the birthday party coordinator, party facilitators set up and clean up program spaces; fuel tractors; transport small farm animals; greet party guests; lead programs featuring farm animals; drive tractor with wagon on a farm tour. Party facilitators may be trained in carousel operation or assist with future party program development.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be personable, punctual, dependable and capable of working alone.
Must have proven strong oral communication skills. Must be a strong
team player and demonstrate initiative to complete tasks. Interest in
working with children outdoors.
Special Requirements: All successful applicants must also agree
to a criminal background check including fingerprinting, attend mandatory
training and possess current first aid and CPR certifications as well as
a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications: Education, childhood development or
interpretive program background. Experience working with children
in a group setting. Strong interest in outdoor or environmental
education and/or cultural resource stewardship. Experience working with
small farm animals and/or driving a tractor.
Camp Counselor
Salary: $10/hour starting
Hours: Must be available for required trainings at West
Springfield High School June 5-8 5-9 pm. Other dates may be added
in mid-June for camp planning or further site-specific training.
Camps run June 25 through August 24.
Must be available for duration of summer with the possible exception of
those wishing specifically to work as counselors for Doggone Fun Camp
(August 6 – 24) and All About Horses Summer Camp (July 30 - August
23). However, applicants specifically interested in these two camps
must still be available for all June trainings.Counselors also assist
with the county’s 4H Fair held August 2 – 5 and are expected to be
available to work that weekend.
Help make positive childhood memories and gain valuable experience in the parks and recreation and childhood development fields at Frying Pan Farm Park’s summer day camps. Under the direct supervision of the program supervisor, camp counselors will provide high quality services and exceptional customer service to campers and parents through program delivery. Camp counselors will plan, implement and supervise activities for children aged 8 – 14 including field trips and pool time; procure, organize and maintain camp supplies; keep camp program areas tidy, safe and presentable; prepare and distribute activity calendars and supply lists; communicate camper assessments to parents and make phone calls as necessary; document accidents, injuries, complaints and problems and report through the proper chain of command; and provide overall supervision of children enrolled in the program in keeping with FCPA procedures and policies. Other job duties to support the program may be assigned.
Camps include:
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- Frying Pan Farm Fun Camp, a traditional summer day camp
- History Adventure Camp
- Scout Badge Camps
- Art Explorers Camp
- Farm Hand Camp
- Doggone Fun Camp, children attend camp with the family dog (August 6 – 24)
- All About Horses Summer Camp (July 30 - August 23)
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Minimum Qualifications: All applicants must be at least 18 years
of age and have experience working with children in a group
setting. Must have proven strong oral and written communication
skills. Must be a strong team player and demonstrate initiative to
complete tasks. Should have interest in working with children
outdoors.
Special Requirements: All successful applicants must agree to a
criminal background check including fingerprinting, provide negative TB
results, attend mandatory training, possess current first aid and CPR
certifications and have never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor
related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other barrier crimes as listed
on the Sworn Disclosure Statement of the Criminal Record Check.
Preferred Qualifications: Education, childhood development or
summer camp background. Strong interest in outdoor or environmental
education and/or cultural resource stewardship. Experience working with
horses and basic animal care.
To Apply: Submit a Fairfax County Park Authority seasonal employment application, résumé and two references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You may request a seasonal employment application packet by calling Frying Pan Farm Park at 703-437-9101 or by visiting the Equestrian Office Monday-Friday. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.If selected, you will be notified of additional procedures to begin employment.
Interested candidates should state whether they are applying for the Birthday Party Facilitator or Camp Counselor, and forward their application packets to Lee Ann Shenefiel, Program Operations Manager, Frying Pan Farm Park by e-mail to lee.shenefiel@fairfaxcounty.gov or by mail to:
Lee Ann Shenefiel
Frying Pan Farm Park
Fairfax County Park Authority
2709 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia 20171
Questions? Call Lee Ann at 703-437-9101. Thank you for your interest in joining the Frying Pan Farm Park team!
Outdoor Skills Leader (Intern Position) – 3 positions
Compensation: $2400 for 12 weeks, late May to mid August or early June to late August
Note: Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Park Description: Tucked away in a remote river setting, Riverbend Park is Fairfax County Park Authority’s only staffed riverfront park and includes 418 acres of forest, meadows and ponds. Abundant wildlife and flora form the landscape here in the Potomac Gorge and this creates the perfect setting to teach outdoor skills and to share nature’s wonders with children. Riverbend offers diverse summer programming, including camps with a focus on primitive skills, fishing, nature, and science. Kayak tours, row boat programs and other family programs are offered during the summer. Through summer camps, staff’s goal is to share nature and outdoor skills with children while creating life-long stewardship values.
Position Description: The intern will gain a diverse experience working with all age groups and program offerings. The primary focus will be assisting and leading summer camps: fishing, primitive skills, nature and science camps. Initially the intern will assist with summer camps and then progress to leading and planning segments of camps. The intern will also assist with family programs, visitor center services and field studies.
Requirements: Must enjoy and have enthusiasm for working with children. Must be at least 18 years old by May 2012 and must have previous experience working with children. Knowledge of biology, astronomy, primitive skills or fishing is a plus. College students preferably with major in Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Parks and Recreation, or Biology, and ability to communicate effectively with adults and children.
To apply: E-mail your resume to Karen.Sheffield@fairfaxcounty.gov or mail it to:
Karen Sheffield, Senior Interpreter
Riverbend Park
8700 Potomac Hills Street
Great Falls, VA
Tai Chi Instructor
Salary: $13 to $20/hour, based on experience
Location: Great Falls Grange, Great Falls Virginia
Hours: 11 one-hour classes; meets Mondays at 7:00 p.m. beginning
January 9, 2012
Riverbend Park is looking for an experienced Tai Chi instructor to lead an introductory class at the Great Falls Grange. Instructor must be available to work all 11 one-hour classes.
To Apply: Resume can be e-mailed to Ethan.Kuhnhenn@fairfaxcounty.gov or mailed or faxed to:
Riverbend Park
Attn: Ethan Kuhnhenn
8700 Potomac Hills Street
Great Falls, VA 22066
Fax: 703-757-0138
Phone: 703-759-9018
Aquatic Exercise and Aquatic Learn to Swim Instructors
$18.51/hour, depending on experience and qualifications (no
benefits)
Location: Various RECenters
The Fairfax County Park Authority has immediate openings for Aquatic
Exercise and Aquatic Learn to Swim Instructors at several Park Authority
RECenters in Fairfax County. These positions are exempt (do not include
county benefits), limited-term positions. The entry level salary is
$18.51/hour depending on experience and qualifications. Certifications
required are: Aquatic Learn to Swim - American Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor; Aquatic Exercise – AEA, AAI, USWFA, YMCA or other nationally
recognized certification. Instructor certification training for both
areas is available through the Park Authority for interested candidates.
For more information call Patty Paczan at 703-324-8548 or e-mail resumes
to patty.paczan@fairfaxcounty.gov
. Interviews for qualified candidates will begin immediately.
Outdoor Fitness Instructors — Mountain Biking / Hiking / Trail Running
$15.00 - $19.00/hour
Location: Riverbend Park,
8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066
Hours: Classes are offered on weekends and evenings, and last one
to two hours.
Mountain Biking—The mountain biking instructor leads introductory
mountain biking classes on the trails and fire roads of Riverbend Park.
The classes encourage participants to learn new skills, and enjoy
fitness-building aerobic workouts, while enjoying the great outdoors.
Trails include a variety of terrain along the river, through upland
forests and meadows, and around ponds. Safety, form, technical skills,
and appropriate clothing and equipment must be covered in class.
Hiking—The hiking instructor leads hiking for fitness and dynamic
nature walking classes on the trails of Riverbend Park. The classes
encourage patrons to enjoy fitness-building aerobic workouts while
enjoying the great outdoors. Trails include a variety of terrain along
the river, through upland forests and meadows, and around ponds. Safety,
form, technical skills, and appropriate clothing and equipment must be
covered in class.
Trail Running—The trail running instructor leads running classes
on the trails and fire roads of Riverbend Park. The classes encourage
participants to learn new skills, and enjoy fitness-building aerobic
workouts, while enjoying the great outdoors. Trails include a variety of
terrain along the river, through upland forests and meadows, and around
ponds. Safety, form, technical skills, and appropriate clothing and
equipment must be covered in class.
Minimum Qualifications: Extensive outdoor fitness experience and
familiarity with the skills, equipment, and safety components of the
recreation activity being lead. Previous teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications: First Aid and CPR certifications.
Wilderness First Aid training and certification. Familiarity with local
plants and animals.
To Apply: Resume can be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to Nicole.Reintsma@fairfaxcounty.gov:
Riverbend Park
8700 Potomac Hills Street
Great Falls, VA 22066
Phone: 703-759-9018
Fax: 703-757-0138
Market Master / Volunteer Position
This is a volunteer position.
Hours: One day a week during the market season, May through
October.
Time Commitment: Prefer a one year commitment. Several pre-season
meetings required.
Description: Duties for this position include: Each market day,
arrive before market opening time to assist vendors to find their
allotted space. Place Farmers Market signs in the appropriate street
locations and also place “No Dog” signs at entrances to market. Mark
attendance sheet. Check against vendors’ application sheet for dates they
said they would be present. Announce “Opening of Market” punctually.
Assist vendors and customers throughout market hours as needed. Close
market punctually. Collect all signs. Make sure vendors clean up their
spaces before they leave. If needed, forward any written complaints to
Park Authority staff at Green Spring Gardens.
Qualifications: Ability to work with paid staff in the planning
and organization of the market including vendor selection; to communicate
effectively with a diverse population; able to work independently without
on-site supervision; able to tactfully enforce all rules and
regulations.
Training will be provided on-site by former market master or by the
market coordinator. Paid staff always available to offer guidance by
phone or through market visits.
For more information, contact:
Farmers Market Coordinator
Green Spring Gardens Park
4603 Green Spring Rd
Alexandria VA 22312
Phone: 703-642-0128
Part-Time/Seasonal Instructors
Teach What You Love! Be a part-time instructor for the Fairfax
County Park Authority. Positions are located in RECenters, public schools
and other Fairfax County locations. Work part-time during evenings, days
or weekends. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
$10.00 - $17.00/hour starting salary range
Some openings include:
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- Experienced sports instructors (tennis, soccer, basketball, etc.)
- Music (guitar, piano, etc.)
- Dog Agility
- Yoga and Tai' Chi
- Aerobics
- Tumbling
- Pilates
- Children’s Arts and Crafts (basic drawing, basic painting, crafts, cartooning and more)
- Children’s Ballet/Dance (ballet, jazz, hip hop)
- Adult Social Dance (ballroom, swing and more)
- Children’s Drama
- Children’s Etiquette/Manners
- Bridge
To apply: Download and complete these forms:
These are available as Microsoft Word documents (we prefer that you complete and return the forms via e-mail) or PDF files (to print and mail or fax). To apply, send an e-mail (with two completed MS Word application forms attached) to Instructors@fairfaxcounty.gov. (Please note that an instructor package is automatically sent in response to any e-mails received at this address.) Otherwise, you can print the PDF files and mail or fax them to us at the address below.
Note: Fairfax County requires all prospective employees to have a social security card. If you do not have a social security card and need to obtain one, visit your nearest Social Security office.
Fairfax County Park Authority
Leisure & Wellness Branch
Attn: Jennifer Braun, Park Services Division
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 425
Fairfax, VA 22035-1118
Fax: 703-324-3976
For more information, e-mail jennifer.braun@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-5540.
Lifeguards, Aquatic Instructors & More
Training available. For details call the site nearest you and ask for the Aquatic Supervisor. Pay rates will vary base on experience. These positions are not funded for benefits.
RECenters:
George Washington - Alexandria, 703-780-8894
Mt. Vernon - Alexandria, 703-768-3224
Oak Marr - Oakton, 703-281-6501
Providence - Falls Church, 703-698-1351
Lee District - Franconia, 703-922-9841
South Run - Springfield, 703-866-0566
Spring Hill - McLean, 703-827-0989
Cub Run - Chantilly, 703-817-9407
Wakefield - Annandale, 703-321-7081
Outdoor Pools:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool, Alexandria call Britta Stratford at
Mt. Vernon RECenter - Alexandria, 703-768-3224
Watermine at Lake Fairfax Park (water park), Reston, 703-471-5415
Aquatic Instructor Positions -Various RECenters
Location: Various RECenters
Learn-to-Swim Instructors
$16.00 - $20.00/hour starting salary range
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification required. This
training is available through the Fairfax County Park Authority.
To apply: Call 703-324-8548
Aqua Fitness Instructors
$16.00 - $20.00/hour starting salary range
A nationally recognized aquatic fitness instructor certification
required. This certification is available through the Fairfax County Park
Authority.
To apply: Call 703-324-8548
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