The following non-merit parks and recreation job opportunities are now available. Please note that these positions generally do not have fringe benefits such as leave, health insurance or retirement, unless specified in the job announcement.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Agency: Reston Community Center
Job#: ELT-RCC-21000
Salary: $15.00 - $18.00/hour
Hours: Part-Time 30 hours/week
Location: Reston Community Center
The Reston Community Center is seeking a Head Lifeguard for the Terry L. Smith Aquatic Center. The Head Lifeguard will be responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. This position is classified as E-Status Non-Merit Benefit eligible.
Qualifications: Must have two or more years of Lifeguarding experience. Employment is contingent upon current certification of American Red Cross Lifeguard Training for the Professional Rescuer, CPR, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen Administration. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred. National Parks and Recreation Association Aquatic Facility Operator License or comparable preferred.
To Apply: Submit an RCC application (http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com/) or send your resume to Brittany.Kartchner@fairfaxcounty.gov. Questions and inquiries can be directed to Brittany Kartchner, Aquatics Operations Director at the email provided.
Agency: McLean Community Center
Job#: ELT-MCC-18004
Salary: $15.25-$15.75/hour DOE, partial benefits eligible
Schedule: 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; additional morning, evening and weekend hours will be required.
This advertisement will be used to fill multiple positions including one for immediate hire and several Summer Camp hires.
Job Objectives: Under direct guidance of the Old Firehouse Manager this position is responsible for direct supervision of teens and “tweens” in a recreation setting, off-site field trips and summer programs. Facilitators research, create and implement appropriate recreation and leisure program experiences for the teens of the community while ensuring a safe and fun environment and continually encouraging personal growth within participants.
Essential Functions:
- Act as an integral part of a team providing exceptional customer service to all who enter the Old Firehouse.
- Provide direct supervision to participants to ensure safety, while promoting fun and encouraging positive interaction and relationship development.
- Facilitators act as role models for impressionable youth.
- Safely operate 12 passenger vans while transporting staff and participants.
- Research, develop, and implement appropriate recreation and leisure programs and clubs.
- Prepare recreational facilities for participant use and report any safety deficiencies.
- Represent and convey information regarding the Old Firehouse’s programs and services at community and school events
- Support center operations through purchasing of supplies, maintaining inventory, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 21 years old
- 1 year of experience in a recreation setting coordinating and implementing recreational programs.
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license with no more than 5 demerit points.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
- Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a child protective services background check and a check of the applicants driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Currently or previously enrolled in an accredited college or university with at least 1 year worth of course work in recreation, leisure, fitness, education or a related field.
- Principles, practices and methods of recreation program development, facilitation, and teambuilding.
- Principles, methods and techniques of supervising teenage participants in recreational activities.
- Recreational activity hazards and standard safety practices.
- Rules, practices, techniques and equipment used in a wide range of recreational and leisure activities.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Working Conditions:
- Office and indoor/outdoor recreational facility environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, potentially hazardous chemicals, inclement weather conditions; may work in or with water; may work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Schedule may include morning, evening and weekend hours.
- Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting and carrying; operating motorized vehicles.
Email resumes to Andrew.Carter@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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