703-246-5929
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Eric Nielsen,
Watermine Manager
Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole Employment Opportunities
The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole is a Fairfax County Government organization. Employees at these parks are employed by Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) and are held to the highest standard of performance.
Over the years, the Water Mine has received many awards from Jeff Ellis and Associates Inc (E&A), International Aquatic Safety Consultants, for excelling in lifeguard professionalism, operational safety standards, and aquatic risk management through the participation in the E&A Comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management Program to include: Platinum in 2018, 2017 & 2016; Gold in 2015, 2014, & 2013; and Silver in 2012, 2011, & 2010. The FCPA was awarded the 2012 and 2011 Best of Aquatics by Aquatics International and the 2018 and 2010 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole staff received the Trailblazer Award for ‘Site of the Year’ in 2016 for their outstanding performance.
The Water Mine has many positions for positive, energetic, motivated and friendly people. All appointee's must successfully complete the background investigation prior to employment.
To apply for Water Mine Lifeguard, Park Attendant, and Cashier positions please fill out the application by clicking on the button below.
STAFF SCHEDULING: Each applicant will be asked their summer availability at the time of their interview to include: Hours/Days you wish to work and any known vacations. Scheduling is done two weeks in advanced and available online and real time though an online scheduling application. Our staff may work varying hours between the hours of 7am and 9pm. Staff are not allowed to take more than 16 requested days off; exceptions may be made. You must be available to work two of the three holiday periods (Memorial weekend, July 4th, and Labor Day weekend).
To apply for Water Mine LEADERSHIP and ADMINISTRATIVE positions, please submit your resume to the Water Mine Hiring Team at FCPAWaterMine@Fairfaxcounty.gov.
For more information, please email FCPAWaterMine@Fairfaxcounty.gov.
(Accepting applications all summer long)
Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2021!!
Starting Rate: $10.40/hr
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED! You do not need to obtain a lifeguard certification before applying. Our lifeguards are licensed through the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program and trained in-house. Training dates will be made available to applicants at the time of their interview. Training is $150.00 for the class. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age at the end of the course. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program. It is also possible to use your lifeguard license to transfer to an FCPA RECenter when the summer season is over.
Duties include:
Prerequisites for the lifeguard course:
Additional prerequisite requirements may be recommended or required.
Lifeguard Scheduling:
Each applicant will be required to bring their summer availability to an interview to include: Hours/Days you wish to work and any known vacations. Scheduling is done in two week increments and available online and real time through an online scheduling application. Click here to download our availability form. Our lifeguards may work varying hours between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH YOU IF YOU ARE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
(Accepting applications all summer long)
Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2021!!
Starting Rate: $9.40/hr
Park Attendants/Maintenance Attendants work in a fast paced environment while greeting our guests with a smile. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age by opening day. First Aid and CPR/AED training is not required prior to applying. However, ability to obtain CPR/AED contingent upon hire, training will be provided.
Duties include:
Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2021!!
Starting Rate: $10.40/hr
Admissions team members work in a fast paced environment while greeting our guests with a smile. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age by opening day.
Duties include:
Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2021!
Under the supervision of the Admissions Manager and the Assistant Admissions Manager, Admissions Supervisors are responsible for overseeing all daily operations of admission including assistant admissions supervisors, cashiers, park attendants, and other areas as required, during their scheduled shift to provide excellent customer service. They may also be assigned to assist with the daily reservations scheduled during their shift. Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) operational seasons of guest relations/customer service experience or equivalent experience; and one (1) operational season of supervisory experience. These positions require a flexible availability which may include a rotating schedule of weekdays, weekends, early morning, and late evening hours.
Duties Include:
TO APPLY: Send your resume to the Water Mine Hiring Team at CPAWaterMine@Fairfaxcounty.gov.
Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2021!
Under the direction and supervision of the Duty Manager, the Pool Supervisor is responsible for assisting with managing the daily aquatic operations of The Water Mine. Applicants must hold a current Ellis & Associate ILTP Lifeguard License and have a minimum of: two (Supervisor) or one (Asst. Sup.) operational season(s) in aquatics with progressive roles and/or leadership roles. These positions require a flexible availability which may include a rotating schedule of weekdays, weekends, early morning, and late evening hours.
Duties Include:
TO APPLY: Send your resume to the Water Mine Hiring Team at CPAWaterMine@Fairfaxcounty.gov.
The Admissions Reservations Supervisor will perform the duties outlined in the Admissions Supervisor description above, and also perform the following duties:
Duties Include:
TO APPLY: Send your resume to the Water Mine Hiring Team at CPAWaterMine@Fairfaxcounty.gov.
The Water Mine is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, call 703-246-5933.