Outdoor Specialty Instructor

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 are 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, as well as providing safe and quality experiences to those enrolled in the program.

Instructor's scheduled work hours are dependent on enrollment and flexibility is required to include evening and weekend hours. Locations:
Silver Lake Regional Park, Pat White Center at Ben Lomond, James S. Long Park/Gro Nature Preschool, Nokesville Park.

Minimum Requirements:

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

The position is open until the end of the advertisement period with ongoing application review. 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.

Note:

The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position.

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.