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The Fairfax County Park Authority operates many facilities
throughout Fairfax County. Below we have listed seasonal, part-time
and some full-time job opportunities available at these facilities.
Please note that 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.
Current
Opportunities
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Historic
House Assistant |
$10/hour,
no benefits
Location: Historic House, Green Spring Gardens,
Alexandria
Hours: 15 hours per week (negotiable). Some
weekend hours required.
Assists in all aspects of daily operations of the Historic
House and tea programs. Opens and closes house to the public,
greets visitors and handles gift shop and art exhibit sales.
Answers phones, handles general inquiries and takes reservations
for tea programs. Provides administrative support, including
mailing list and mailings, forms and flyers. Coordinates set-up
and clean-up for teas, assisting volunteers as needed. Assists
with flower arrangements and seasonal decorations for the house.
Will acquire a working knowledge of the history of the Historic
House and Green Spring Gardens.
Qualifications: Good communication and customer
service skills. Computer literate. Background or interest in
history of Fairfax County, cultural history, art, or horticulture.
Ability to work independently in a public setting where routine
varies.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and
carry up to 25lbs. to stock gift shop and move tea urns. Ability
to lift and carry hot items such as tea pots. Ability to climb
stairs.
To apply, contact:
Deborah Waugh, Historic House Coordinator
Green Spring Gardens
703-941-7987
or
Cindy Brown, Assistant Manager
Green Spring Gardens
703-642-5173
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Outdoor
Fitness Instructor / Mountain Biking |
$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.
Description: 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.
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
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Outdoor
Fitness Instructor / Hiking |
$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.
Description: 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.
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. Familiarity with local plants and animals. Wilderness
First Aid training and certification.
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
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Outdoor
Fitness Instructor / 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.
Description: 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
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Marina
Operations Assistant |
$10.00/hour
Location: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street,
Great Falls, VA 22066
Hours: 40 hours/week, May-October, Thursday-
Monday
Description: Assist with the marina rental
program at Riverbend Park, on the Potomac River. Provide row
boat, kayak, and fishing supply rentals to park visitors. Inspect,
maintain, and secure boats, equipment, and the boat house. Move
boats and equipment for patrons and storage. Use the patrol
boat for safety checks and to assist patrons. Perform sales
and cash handling, including sale of snacks and fishing supplies.
Provide information, and answer inquiries from the public.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum age 18. Driver’s
license. Ability to work well with others and independently.
Ability to lift and carry row boats, kayaks, and boating equipment
over diverse terrain. Strong swimming ability.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience
with row boats, kayaks, and power boats. Multilingual. First
Aid and CPR certifications. Strong swimming ability. Previous
sales and costumer service experience. Freshwater fishing experience.
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
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Marina
Operations & Facility Maintenance Assistant |
$10.00/hour
Location: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street,
Great Falls, VA 22066
Hours: 40 hours/week, May-October, Thursday-
Monday
Description: This position involves 20 hours/week
in marina operations, and 20 hours/week in facilities maintenance.
Provides row boat, kayak, and fishing supply rentals to park
visitors. Inspects, maintains, and secures boats, equipment,
and the boat house. Moves boats and equipment for patrons and
storage. Uses the patrol boat for safety checks and to assist
patrons. Performs sales and cash handling, including sale of
snacks and fishing supplies. Provides information, and answers
inquiries from the public. Performs grounds keeping, maintenance
and janitorial duties, including park opening and closing responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum age 18. Driver’s
license. Ability to work well with others and independently.
Ability to lift and carry row boats, kayaks, and boating equipment
over diverse terrain. Strong swimming ability.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience
with row boats, kayaks, and power boats. Multilingual. First
Aid and CPR certifications. Previous sales and costumer service
experience. Freshwater fishing experience.
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
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Lifeguard
Trainer |
$14.50
to $18.00/hour, no benefits
Location: Lake Fairfax Park, Watermine Family
Swimmin’ Hole
Hours: Varied work shifts will include early
morning, evening, weekend and holiday hours.
Description: Lake Fairfax Park is seeking a
motivated individual to assist the aquatic management staff
to provide a clean, safe, and pleasurable recreation experience
for over 100,000 guests that enter the gates every summer season.
This individual will manage and teach original and recertification
lifeguard courses. Individual will be responsible for the planning
and execution of the park’s in-service program. Will conduct
lifeguard vigilance awareness tests, aquatic safety audits,
and provide supervisory training for head lifeguards. Twenty
percent of job duties will consist of assisting with supervision
of lifeguard and head lifeguards during assigned shifts. During
lifeguard shortages, will be required to fill vacant shifts.
Minimum Qualifications: Must possess an International
Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program Instructor license.
Must obtain a Northern Virginia Pool Operator’s certificate
or AFO upon hiring.
Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma,
supervisory and teaching experience.
Special Requirements: The appointee to this
position will be required to complete a criminal background
check to the satisfaction of employer.
To Apply: Submit your resume by mail, email
or fax by February 29, 2008 (5:00 p.m.) to Tyrell.Lashley@fairfaxcounty.gov:
Attn: Tyrell T. Lashley
1400 Lake Fairfax Park
Reston, VA 20190
Fax: 703-471-1932
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Seasonal
Pool Supervisor |
$12.50
to $14.00/hour, no benefits
Location: Lake Fairfax Park, Watermine Family
Swimmin’ Hole
Hours: Varied work shifts will include early
morning, evening, weekend and holiday hours.
Description: Lake Fairfax Park is seeking a
motivated individual to assist the aquatic management staff
to provide a clean, safe, and pleasurable recreation experience
for over 100,000 guests that enter our gates every summer season.
This individual will supervise scheduled lifeguard and head
lifeguard staff, complete and document water chemistry results,
respond to customer inquires, enforce health department and
park authority regulations, assist with in-service training,
assist in maintaining balanced pool water and filtration system
maintenance. During lifeguard shortages, will be required to
fill vacant shifts.
Minimum Qualifications: Must possess an International
Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program license and Northern
Virginia Pool Operators certificate (or AFO).
Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma
and some supervisory experience.
Special Requirements: The appointee to this
position will be required to complete a criminal background
check to the satisfaction of employer.
To Apply: Submit your resume by mail, email
or fax by February 29, 2008 (5:00 p.m.) to Tyrell.Lashley@fairfaxcounty.gov:
Attn: Tyrell T. Lashley
1400 Lake Fairfax Park
Reston, VA 20190
Fax: 703-471-1932
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Naturalist |
Location:
Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls,
VA 22066
Hours: Two positions available. The first
position is 40 hours/week and requires two weekend days per
month and some evening work. The second position is part time
and will work one to three days during the week plus two Saturdays
or Sundays a month. Both positions begin March 1, 2008.
Description: Plans and presents interpretive
programs in natural and cultural history for pre-school and
elementary age children, families, and birthday parties.
Preferred Qualifications: Any combination
of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s
degree in natural or life sciences, biology, natural history,
or a closely related field or six months experience presenting
interpretive programs. Ability to communicate effectively, both
orally and in writing. Ability to deal effectively with citizen
inquires and questions.
To Apply: You may apply and work in both positions.
Resume can be mailed, faxed or emailed to Karen.Sheffield@fairfaxcounty.gov
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Riverbend Park
8700 Potomac Hills Street
Great Falls, VA 22066
Phone: 703-759-9018
Fax: 703-757-0138
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Outdoor
Skills Leader |
Compensation:
$2400 for 12 weeks, late May to mid August (dates somewhat negotiable)
Location: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills
Street, Great Falls, VA 22066
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, adventure
sports, and nature. 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, adventure sports, and nature-based
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. Fishing experience 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.
Note: Some evening and weekend work will be
required.
To Apply: Resume can be mailed or emailed
to Karen.Sheffield@fairfaxcounty.gov
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Karen Sheffield, Senior Interpreter
Riverbend Park
8700 Potomac Hills Street
Great Falls, VA 22066
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Market
Master (at a Fairfax Co. Farmers Market Location) |
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
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Fitness Attendants Wanted |
$9.25/hour,
no benefits
Location: Audrey Moore RECenter (8100 Braddock
Rd, Annandale 22003)
Hours: Varied shifts available to include mornings,
evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Description: Assists the Fitness Director with
fitness room operations and provides superior customer service
to RECenter users.
Minimum Qualifications: Eighteen years of
age, current CPR certification, current personal training certification
and/or fitness room experience.
To Apply: Please contact Jennifer Dixon or
David Jordan at 703-321-7081 or by email at jennifer.dixon@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Children’s
Education Assistant |
$10/hour,
no benefits
Location: Alexandria
20 hours per week (includes some weekends); 11 months per year
Assists with all aspects of Children’s Education at Green
Spring Gardens. Plans and conducts plant-based nature programs
for children and families. Develops programs and teaching aids.
Creates and maintains interpretive exhibits. Produces lesson
plans and promotional flyers. Gardening and other light physical
work. Administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Experience
educating children. Working knowledge of nature and gardening.
Patient and creative. Computer skills.
To apply: Send your resume to Cindy Gimble
(cynthia.gimbel@fairfaxcounty.gov)
or call 703-642-5173 for more information.
Cindy Gustafson (Gimbel)
Children’s Education Coordinator
Green Spring Gardens
4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria, VA 22312
Phone: 703-642-5173
Fax: 703-642-8095
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Rental and Sales Representative |
$9.64/hour,
no benefits
Location: McLean
Immediate opening! Looking for a second job? Extra money for
school? Historic Properties Rental Services—a section
of the Park Authority's Resources Management Division—has
a 48-week, renewable opening for a Rental and Sales Representative.
Duties: Supervises weekend and occasional weekday
evening rentals at historic sites throughout Fairfax County.
Conducts appointments with prospective clients and processes
rental contracts. Can study and read during rentals. Must have
own transportation. Average 10-20 hours per week; can go up
to 40 hours per week.
Requirements: Must have reliable transportation
and a valid driver's license with less than 6 points. Must enjoy
working with the public and a diverse population. Pleasant personality
and good people skills a must! Preferred: An
interest or experience in marketing, event planning, history
and/or historic preservation. Have the ability to be the sole
Manager-on-Duty during private social events. Bilingual skills
are a plus.
To apply: Resumes can be emailed or faxed
to:
Attn: Cindy Jordan
Historic Properties Rental Services
1659 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22101
Email: hprs@fairfaxcounty.gov
Fax: 703-938-9021
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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.
$10 - $17/hour starting salary range
Work part-time during evenings, days or weekends. Applicants
must be at least 18 years of age. Some openings include:
Experienced Sports Instructors (Tennis, Soccer,
Basketball, Etc.)
Music and Arts
Piano
Dog Agility
Yoga and Tai' Chi
Aerobics
Children's Classes
Tumbling
Dance Classes
Pilates
To apply: Download and complete these forms:
These are available as MS 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
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Lifeguard, Aquatic Instructors and Adaptive
Aquatic Volunteers |
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
Club Run - Chantilly, 703-817-9407
Wakefield - Annandale, 703-321-7081
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Aquatic Instructor Positions |
Various
RECenters — Learn-to-Swim Instructors
$16 - $20/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 or email Pat Cook
at Pat.Cook@fairfaxcounty.gov
for more information.
Aqua Fitness Instructors
$16 - $20/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 or email Pat Cook
at Pat.Cook@fairfaxcounty.gov
for more information.
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