Seasonal Park & Aquatics Positions

Overview

The Department of Parks and Recreation has 8 aquatic facilities to include: 2 indoor pools, 4 community pools and 2 water parks. The aquatics department serves over 400,000 visitors a year. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic supervisory team. The Department of Parks and Recreation aquatic facilities are a 7 day a week operation and requires a flexible work schedule to include: early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Recreation Instructor - Beginner Specialty – Lake Ridge Park is in need of Instructors that can teach the basics of one (or all) of the following:
  Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboards, and introduction to fishing. Specialty Instructors should have experience, interest and knowledge in their area of expertise, have experience working with children, and demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and caring for the program and its participants. Specialty Instructors are responsible for activity planning, supervision and safety of participants, customer service, and providing a quality experience to those enrolled in the program.
• Minimum Requirements
  : 8th Grade education or higher; 18 years of age or older; 6 months of teaching/instruction experience.
• Starting Pay
  : $16.66 per hour
• Available Location
  :
  Lake Ridge Park — 12350 Cotton Mill Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22192

• Attendant I
  • Dock Attendant - Lake Ridge Park (Age 14+):
    The ideal candidate will enjoy a fast-paced work environment, have excellent communication skills and, most importantly, maintain safety as a priority. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of boats, assisting with dock operations and customers.
  • Attendant - Locust Shade Park (Age 16+):
    The ideal candidate will enjoy a fast-paced work environment, have excellent communication skills and maintain safety as a priority. Responsibilities include cleaning, trash removal, pavilion checks, and park grounds maintenance; set up mini golf, batting cages, and driving range; driver’s license may be required to drive a golf cart.
• Aquatic Attendant I (Age 16+) - Waterslides/Pool Deck
  • Dispatches riders at the top of waterslides and ensures safety of guests in and around aquatic attractions.
  • The ideal candidate will enjoy a fast-paced work environment, have excellent communication skills and maintain safety as a priority in daily operations.
• Minimum Requirements
  :
  • 8th Grade education or higher
  • Dock Attendant must be 14 years of age or older
  • Marina and Golf Attendants must be 16 years of age or older
    • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Aquatic Attendant must be 16 years old or older
• Available Positions and Locations
  :
  • Dock Attendant (14 YR OLD+) - Lake Ridge Park, 12350 Cotton Mill Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Attendant (16 YR OLD+) - Locust Shade Park, 4701 Locust Shade Dr, Triangle, VA 22172
  • Aquatic Attendant (16 YR OLD+) - Waterworks Waterpark, 5301 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193
• Starting Pay
  : $12.77 per hour

• Concessionaire

  This position will provide customer service in the concessions area, including dispensing food/beverages and operating a cash register. The position requires outdoor work with the public and facility cleaning.

• Minimum Requirements
  :
  • 8th Grade education or higher
  • 15 years of age or older
• Available Locations
  :
  • Waterworks Waterpark – 5301 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193
  • Veterans Memorial Park – 14300 Veterans Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Birchdale Recreation Center – 14730 Birchdale Ave, Dale City, VA 22193
• Starting Pay
  : $13.77 per hour

• Concessions Cook

  This position is directly involved in cooking and preparation of all food items on the Waterpark Menu. The Concessions Cook will attend regular training sessions and be on their feet for extended periods. Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold foods, cleaning, maintaining sanitized food areas, and operating equipment as needed.

• Minimum Requirements
  :
  • 8th Grade education or higher
  • 16 years of age or older
• Available Location
  :
  Waterworks Waterpark – 5301 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193
• Starting Pay
  : $13.77 per hour

• Cashier

  This position works outdoors with the public, processing ticket sales and payments, operating a cash register, answering phones, checking tickets and bags, answering…