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

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2023 -- APPLY BELOW

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OPEN HIRE

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Position Title: Rec-PAC Leader (Camp Counselor)
Location: Multiple locations in Fairfax County, Virginia. 
Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:15am – 4:15pm
Salary: $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, and certifications. 

Duties Include: 

  • Lead groups of up to 18 kids.
  • Plan engaging programs for kids.
  • Lead campers in outdoor activities, sports, arts and crafts, and special events.
  • Ensure the safety of all campers.
  • Provides exceptional customer service.
  • Responsible for organizing and maintaining all camp equipment, supplies and camp areas. Ensures health and safety precautions are met.
  • Responsible for the overall safety of the children in camp, communicating with parents throughout the week and for preparing and distributing activity calendars (or syllabus) on the first day of camp and an activity summary at the end of camp.
  • Responsible for documenting all accidents, injuries and incidents and reporting child abuse/neglect to a supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must have or be willing to obtain a First aid and CPR certification.
  • Available to work all 6 weeks of camp.
  • Must be 18 years old or older.            
  • Agree to a Criminal Background Check (fingerprint) and a Central Registry Check completed by Child Protective Services (CPS).
  • Provide negative TB test results (Valid for two years).
  • Have NEVER been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor related to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other barrier crimes as listed on the Sworn Disclosure Statement of the Criminal Record Check.

Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.  

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov

 

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Position Title: Rec-PAC Camp Site Director
Location: Multiple locations in Fairfax County, Virginia. 
Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:15am – 4:15pm
Salary: $19.00 to $22.25 per hour, depending on experience, education, and certifications. 

Duties Include: 

  • Assists full-time staff in preparing staff schedules, including extended care coverage. Camp Directors shall prepare and maintain files for staff, campers, and CIT’s Turns in staff hours to Area Supervisor.
  • Will be trained and responsible for administering medications to campers as directed on the authorization form and ensure proper documentation.
  • Provides exceptional customer service.
  • Serves as the liaison between counselors and site staff, between the camp and parents, and between the site and Youth Services and Social Services Prepares weekly paperwork, supervises, evaluates, and trains site staff.
  • Responsible for ensuring all Virginia Department of Social Services standards and FCPA regulations are adhered to and in compliance for licensure Ensures health and safety precautions are met.
  • Assist counselors with maintaining equipment and camp areas. He/she is responsible for ensuring field trip plans are confirmed and should assist counselors in planning activities as needed.
  • Required to make sure staff is properly completing forms and documents for accidents, injuries or incidents and reporting child abuse/neglect to a supervisor.
  • Will make phone calls to parents when necessary and assist staff when disciplinary situations arise. Camp Directors will communicate with parents before and during camp in a written form (email, notes home, etc.)
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Agree to a Criminal Background Check (fingerprint) and a Central Registry Check completed by Child Protective Services (CPS).
  • Provide negative TB test results (Valid for two years).
  • Have or willing to obtain CPR and first aid certification.
  • Have NEVER been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor related to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other barrier crimes as listed on the Sworn Disclosure Statement of the Criminal Record Check.

Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.  

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov

Apply

After you apply, you will be contacted by staff to discuss steps for completing the process.

Working Title: Rec-PAC Area Supervisor
Status: G Status (Maximum 40 hours per week/900 hours per calendar year)
Pay Rate: Starting at $20 per hour. 
    
Position Summary: 
The Area Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Rec-PAC area that they have been assigned to. 

Essential Functions

  • Picks up and delivers supplies and equipment 
  • Performs weekly inventory of supplies 
  • Turns in staff hours to HR representative 
  • Picks up weekly registrations
  • Provides exceptional customer service 
  • Ensures proper staffing is enforced utilizing rovers/subs and moving staff when a counselor is absent while maintaining 1-18 ratio 
  • Prepares and collects weekly paperwork, supervises, evaluates and trains site staff.
  • Manages and directs all activities, weekly planning, site schedules and special events 
  • Ensures health and safety precautions are met 
  • Acts as a liaison between school/ recreation center administration and Youth Services
  • Performs other duties as assigned 

Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to understand written and oral instructions, in English. 
  • Ability to interact with the public professionally and display a positive image. 
  • Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certified or the ability to attain certification within the first month of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Pass a criminal background check.
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. 
  • Requires high school graduation or equivalent. 

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

Necessary Special Requirements: 

  • All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) 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 sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter. 
  • The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background, Child Protective Services Registry, driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

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.  

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older for Camp Counselor positions and Camp Director positions.
  • Agree to a Criminal Background Check and a Central Registry Check completed by Child Protective Services.
  • Provide negative TB test results (valid for two years).
  • Attend all mandatory staff development and training.
  • Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.
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