Positions

• Activity Facilitators (Recreation Leader IIs). Part-Time. Some positions offer limited benefits*.

*Selected positions offer limited benefits. Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage, and participation in flexible spending programs. However, they are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. When candidates are contacted by the Hiring Manager, they will be informed if the position they are being considered for is benefits-eligible.

Activity Facilitators plan, prepare, and lead community center activities that are age and ability appropriate. 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, and sports.

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 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekdays.
   

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: Gum Springs Community Center, Huntington Community Center, and South County Teen Center.
Contact: Jacob Berenbroick

Region 2: Bailey’s Community Center, James Lee Community Center, James Lee Teen Center, and Willston Community Center.
Contact: Jessica Esparza–Jones

Region 3: Providence Community Center, Providence Senior Center, Reston Teen Center, and Southgate Community Center.
Contact: Robert Webster 

Region 4: Mott Community Center, Mott Community Teen Program, David R. Pinn Community Center
Contact: Torrey Piper

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. Individuals hired for positions working with teens must be at least 21 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 driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer. Must complete CPR, First AID, AED training within 30 days of hire which is provided by employer.
 

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.