Arts Education Director; Park and Recreation Specialist II at Fairfax County Government

Arts Education Director (Park and Recreation Specialist II)

Reston Community Center, a Fairfax County Government agency in Virginia, is seeking a full-time merit Arts Education Director (Grade S-22), with a targeted start date in mid-November. The ideal candidate will have practical administrative experience in arts education, performing arts, and public arts programming. This position will collaborate with a team of arts presenters and administrators, supervise multiple arts instructors, and ensure an excellent patron experience across programs and events.

• Conducts program and service delivery evaluations using a variety of tools.
• Identifies deficiencies and recommends alternative strategies as needed and incorporates viable suggestions into programming.
• Develops and maintains community and corporate partnerships.
• Develops and implements community outreach plans to target underserved populations.
• Develops, prepares, and submits an annual budget.
• Monitors revenues and expenses and reconciles revenue/expense reports.
• Adheres to revenue and expense limits and to departmental goals and objectives.
• Evaluates data from daily operations and compiles administrative reports documenting attendance and service delivery for use in developing future programming.
• Completes regular inspections and safety assessments, maintains a hazard and drug-free environment, documents issues to identify risk areas, and recommends improvements.
• Ensures that agency programs, facilities, and personnel meet all standards for certifications and licenses related to the area of assignments.
• Analyzes and ensures accountability of center inventory.
• Authorizes the purchase of supplies and equipment.
• Conducts inspections to ensure that housekeeping, cleanliness, and maintenance of the facility are acceptable and meet quality standards.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and county safety and health standards and operational procedures.
• Acquires and posts all current certificates, licenses, permits, and operating requirements.
• Compiles and retains operational and safety records and complies with federal, state, and county safety standards.
• Enforces operating policies and procedures, evaluates their effectiveness and recommends changes.
• Coordinates efforts to optimize revenue production and/or customer satisfaction.
• Promotes diverse center participation of persons from various cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Makes arrangements for the use/maintenance of agency vehicles, facilities, and equipment.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules volunteers and subordinate staff to assist in various aspects of programming including mentoring, instruction, and program aides.
• Develops and disseminates material to publicize and market activities at the assigned location.

• Schedules, plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates a diverse selection of leisure activities such as after-school programs, character education activities, family activities, community outings, hobby enrichment classes, leisure counseling and education, aquatics, camps, fitness, and therapeutic activity interventions.
• Develops activity plans and process instructions for a variety of selected activities with input from staff, community members, and volunteers.
• Develops, implements and evaluates workout programs and exercise routines for all age groups.
• Plans and evaluates unique programs for fitness camps, seniors, persons with physical disabilities, and special events with assistance from personal trainers as needed.
• Coordinates with health, social services, legal, financial, housing professionals and other local organizations to arrange and conduct special programs.

• Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures.
• Knowledge of group work methods and activity facilitation.
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise financial and administrative reports.
• Ability to administer budgets.
• Ability to plan, develop and administer recreation programs or community activities.
• Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment.
• Ability to develop and implement sound management practices.
• Ability to conduct training programs.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, citizen groups, and the public.
• Ability to work independently using sound judgment in the execution of the position's duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Knowledge of the various theories of human development.
• Knowledge of aging- or youth-related risk factors and early identification criteria.
• Knowledge of OSHA/Universal precaution standards.

• Ability to plan, develop, and administer recreation programs or community activities to meet the special needs of at‑risk populations and communities.

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or…