Neighborhood and Community Services

703-324-4600 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Lloyd Tucker
Director

Senior Centers Hiring Part-Time Activity Facilitators

NCS seeks Activity Facilitators looking for part-time opportunities where they can engage in the community around them and make an impact in the lives of Fairfax County residents.

Activity Facilitators duties include:

  • Planning, preparing, and leading senior center activities that are age and ability appropriate.
  • Working collaboratively to plan and organize activities/programs that focus on prevention, health & wellness and are based on community needs.
  • Implementing programming techniques that serve a multi-cultural and economically diverse population.
  • Leading scheduled activities, encouraging full participation, enjoyment, and group involvement that meet the desired outcomes.
  • Assisting in the marketing of programs and outreach to the community.
  • Providing leadership and ensuring the safety of all center participants.
  • Interacting positively, supportively, and reassuringly with the participants.
  • Acting as a role model and mentor.
  • Accountable for quality of programs provided to the community participants. 

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Positions

  • Recreation Leader II - Starting at $13.07/hours*
  • Recreation Leader III - Starting at $14.32/hour*

*Non-Benefit Eligible positions

Facilitators will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of in-person and virtual programming to offer enriching on-demand and live activities. Use of Zoom and other video conferencing platforms will be required to engage participants during hybrid programming. 

Hiring Teams at our Community Centers, Senior Centers and Teen Centers prefer candidates with skills in the areas of art, cooking, costume design, educational tutoring, graphic design, music education, theatre, science, fitness classes, sports. 

If you have a background and interest in Recreation Activity Facilitation—consider exploring opportunities with Neighborhood and Community Services—a leader of Inclusive Community-Based Programs in your own backyard. 


Schedule

  • Positions vary.
  • We have positions that work on average 17 hours per week (a maximum of 900 hours per calendar year), and other positions that work between 20 and 30 hours per week (a minimum of 1,040 hours and maximum of 1,560 hours per calendar year).
  • Specific weekly hours for all positions will be determined based on agency/program needs.
  • For all positions, there is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours worked per week.
     

Hours

  • Work hours vary from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., weekdays and Saturdays.

Location

  • Various sites across Fairfax County.
  • Please see information below on NCS’s four Service Regions.
     

How to Apply

  1. Submit your resume and letter of interest (optional) to the point of contact for your preferred Service Region; 
  2. State the position you are interested in (Recreation Leader II or III), and
  3. State the type of position you are interested in (20-30 hours/week or 17 hours/week).

Please note:  If you are interested in applying for positions in multiple regions, please submit your resume and letter of interest (optional) to each point of contact in the region(s) you prefer. Please note that all preferences cannot be guaranteed. We will do our best to match your preference with NCS’s program needs.


Region 1: Hollin Hall Senior Center, Kingstowne Active Adults Center, Lorton Senior Center, South County Senior Center.
Contact: Alexa Fuerth

Region 2: Bailey’s Senior Center, James Lee Senior Center, Lincolnia Senior Center.
Contact: Karen Albers

Region 3: Herndon Senior Center, Lewinsville Senior Center, Pimmit Hills Senior Center, Providence Senior Center.
Contact: Rob Grape

Region 4: Little River Glen Senior Center, Sully Senior Center, Wakefield Senior Center.
Contact: Ronja Roberts

 

Employment Standards

Minimum Qualification:  Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation or GED; plus experience working with youth, adults and/or families. Must be 18 years of age. 

Necessary Special Requirements:  The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. A valid driver's license and eligibility to drive participants is required at the time of hire. Must pass the NCS mandatory vehicle training course.  Must obtain CPR, First AID, AED, Food Handler certification with 90 days of appointment.

Questions?

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. TTY 703-222-7314.

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