Recreation Leader--Part Time

Part-Time Recreation Leader

The City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department is recruiting for our part-time Recreation Leader position in the Community Center to support many of the fun programs and events offered by the City. The Recreation and Parks Department offers a year-round program of recreational and leisure-time activities for all age groups and interest levels. These programs include a variety of classes, athletic leagues, special events, and trips.

We sponsor special events throughout the year including the annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival, July 4 Fireworks, the Fall Festival, and Holiday Craft Show.

The Recreation and Parks Department is also responsible for managing and maintaining neighborhood parks and the Cherry Hill Farmhouse and Barn.

The Falls Church Community Center is the main location for the Recreation and Parks Department. The Community Center hosts the majority of our programs and is the location of our staff offices.

This is a temporary, part-time as-needed position and is available immediately. A variety of shifts are available, to include days, nights (beginning at 5pm) and weekends. The candidate selected must be available some holidays, to include Memorial Day and July 4. An ideal candidate is flexible and able to substitute with minimal notice. Hours will vary depending on needs of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Provide friendly customer service to visitors at the front desk of the Community Center and through email and telephone. Advises patrons of various Community Center policies and procedures;
• Assists patrons registering for programs/activities and provides information and supervision of facility rentals;
• Facilitates check-in for open gym users and monitors open gym sessions;
• Performs general administrative work as required including attending meetings, preparing correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, greeting and assisting office visitors, etc;
• Opens, closes, secures and maintains a safe program environment. Serves as the supervisor in charge of the facility;
• Administers first aid as required and completes injury and incident reports;
• Performs other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma plus some college level course work in recreation, physical education, or a related field preferred;
• Some leadership experience in recreation with individuals and groups at various age levels;
• Must have experience providing customer service;
• Must have first aid training or class taken within six months of employment;
• Computer savvy and familiar with MS Office programs;

Work Schedule:

Hours and shifts will vary to include--but not limited to--holidays and special events. Expect to be scheduled 0-15 hours per week, depending on needs of the department. Typical shifts may include weekdays 5-10 /11pm, Saturdays 8am-1pm, 1-5pm, 5-11pm, Sundays 12-6pm or 2-6pm depending on the time
of year. Shifts on holidays/special events will vary.

Salary:

$20 per hour, temporary part-time as needed position, no benefits. See www.fallschurchva.gov for additional information.

Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Reasonable Accommodation: During the selection process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation with the agreement of the Human Resources Division. Requests should be directed to the Human Resources Division. The City of Falls Church does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.

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