Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

Instructor Jobs

Teach what you LOVE!

Being a part-time instructor for Fairfax County Park Authority is a great way to earn additional income during evenings, weekends and summer vacations. Many of our instructors have been with us for many years, and some have even launched their own businesses after gaining a following through teaching classes with Fairfax County. Whether you teach dance to adults, teach kids to swim, or teach Pilates to Gen X or Y, you can teach what you love working with Fairfax Parks!

View our open positions below.

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Position Title: Adapted Aquatics Instructor 
Location: Various Rec Centers in Fairfax County 
Hours: The schedule for this position vary based on class times. Primarily evening and weekend hours. 
Salary: Starts at $21/hour (increases based upon experience and certifications)
Position Type: Part-Time (based on class load)
 
Overview: Adapted Aquatics Instructors provide a special service to our customers, teaching students of all ages and abilities swimming and water safety skills. We offer several unique programs including learn to swim, aquatic exercise, and Special Olympics Swim Team training classes for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. Orientation to our program and shadowing a tenured instructor is required prior to teaching independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of work experience serving customers with disabilities. 
  • Must be able to work evening and weekends.
  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Minimum 1 year of prior teaching experience or extensive swimming background. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Possess a swim instructor certification through an accredited agency or demonstrate extensive swim teaching experience.  

To Apply: Send resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

Necessary Special Requirements: 

  • All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date.  Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process.  New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or religious reasons will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement.  Otherwise, vaccinated employees will complete the attestation online in the first day of employment.
  • The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  The position is also responsible for attending staff meetings and completing County trainings periodically.  

Cub Run Rec Center in Chantilly is actively hiring instructors to instruct classes for preschool art, movement and science; gymnastics, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and pickleball. 

To apply: Please send an email to Natalie.Sandelli@Fairfaxcounty.gov for more information. 

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. EEO/AA/TTY. 

Fairfax County Park Authority 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.  

 

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