Outdoor Specialty Instructor

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking highly motivated Outdoor Specialty Instructors to join our team! Instructors should have experience, interest, and knowledge in specialties that include:
Archery, Birding, Environmental Education, Kayaking/Canoeing, Hiking, Fishing, Science/STEM, and other nature/outdoor related activities. Instructors should have experience working with youth, teens, adults, and be able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and care for the program and participants.

Outdoor Specialty Instructors are responsible for working independently to plan for activities, leading and instructing educational/recreational programs, and providing safe and quality experiences to those enrolled in the program. Work hours are dependent on enrollment and flexibility is required to include evening and weekend hours.

• Silver Lake Regional Park - 15800 Silver Lake Road, Haymarket, VA
• Pat White Center at Ben Lomond - 10501 Copeland Drive, Manassas, VA
• James S. Long Park/Gro Nature Preschool - 4603 James Madison Hwy, Haymarket, VA
• Nokesville Park - 12560 Aden Rd, Nokesville, VA 20181

• Applicant must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma / G.E.D. equivalent.
• 6-12 months of nature/outdoor-related programmatic experience.

Starting pay: $16.66/hr

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older. Fingerprinting will be required.

This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents perform routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner and intermediate specialty level classes, including ballet, tap, jazz, safety, CPR, first aid, mini camps, environmental education and parent/child classes. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules and providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines requires approval.

• Requires special training in specified activity.
• Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity.
• Customer service principles.
• Basic exercise science principles and theories.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.
• Computers and related software applications.

• Providing customer service.
• Monitoring the use of equipment.
• Maintaining basic operational records and reports.
• Using a computer and related software applications.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
• Utilizing computers and relevant software applications.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: may require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.