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 participants. Instructor's scheduled 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.

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.

• Special training and knowledge 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 and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 6-12 months of related experience.

Must be at least 18 years old; a Federal or State background check may be required.

Positions typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium work may require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 20 pounds of force frequently, or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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.