Fairfax County
Arts Education Director (Park and Recreation Specialist II)
Fairfax County, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Reston Community Center, a Fairfax County Government agency in Virginia, is seeking a full-time merit Arts Education Director (Grade S-22), with a targeted start date in mid-November. The ideal candidate will have practical administrative experience in arts education, performing arts, and public arts programming. This position will collaborate with a team of arts presenters and administrators, supervise multiple arts instructors, and ensure an excellent patron experience across programs and events.
General Duties
Conducts program and service delivery evaluations using a variety of tools
Identifies deficiencies and recommends alternative strategies as needed and incorporates viable suggestions into programming
Develops and maintains community and corporate partnerships
Develops and implements community outreach plans to target underserved populations
Develops, prepares, and submits an annual budget
Monitors revenues and expenses and reconciles revenue/expense reports
Adheres to revenue and expense limits and to departmental goals and objectives
Evaluates data from daily operations and compiles administrative reports documenting attendance and service delivery for use in developing future programming
Completes regular inspections and safety assessments, maintains a hazard and drug‑free environment, documents issues to identify risk areas, and recommends improvements
Ensures that agency programs, facilities, and personnel meet all standards for certifications and licenses related to the area of assignments
Analyzes and ensures accountability of center inventory
Authorizes the purchase of supplies and equipment
Conducts inspections to ensure that housekeeping, cleanliness, and maintenance of the facility are acceptable and meet quality standards
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and county safety and health standards and operational procedures
Acquires and posts all current certificates, licenses, permits, and operating requirements
Compiles and retains operational and safety records and complies with federal, state and county safety standards
Enforces operating policies and procedures, evaluates their effectiveness and recommends changes
Coordinates efforts to optimize revenue production and/or customer satisfaction
Promotes diverse center participation of persons from various cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds
Makes arrangements for the use/maintenance of agency vehicles, facilities, and equipment
Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules volunteers and subordinate staff to assist in various aspects of programming including mentoring, instruction, and program aides
Develops and disseminates material to publicize and market activities at the assigned location
Programming
Schedules, plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates a diverse selection of leisure activities such as after‑school programs, character education activities, family activities, community outings, hobby enrichment classes, leisure counseling and education, aquatics, camps, fitness, and therapeutic activity interventions
Develops activity plans and process instructions for a variety of selected activities with input from staff, community members, and volunteers
Develops, implements and evaluates workout programs and exercise routines for all age groups
Plans and evaluates unique programs for fitness camps, seniors, persons with physical disabilities (NDIs), and special events with assistance from personal trainers as needed
Coordinates with health, social services, legal, financial, housing professionals and other local organizations to arrange and conduct special programs
Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures
Knowledge of group work methods and activity facilitation
Ability to motivate and supervise staff and volunteers
Ability to prepare clear, concise financial and administrative reports
Ability to administer budgets
Ability to plan, develop and administer recreation programs or community activities
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment
Ability to develop and implement sound management practices
Ability to conduct training programs
Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, citizen groups, and the public
Ability to work independently using sound judgment in the execution of the position's duties
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
If assigned to teen or senior center position:
Knowledge of the various theories of human development
Knowledge of aging‑ or youth‑related risk factors and early identification criteria
Knowledge of OSHA/Universal precaution standards
If assigned to therapeutic recreation positions:
Ability to plan, develop, and administer recreation programs or community activities to meet the special needs of at‑risk populations and communities
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and park management, therapeutic recreation, or other closely related field; plus two years of progressively responsible experience in park or recreation services related work, as applicable to the position.
Certificates and Licenses Required
Valid Driver’s License (Required at the time of application)
Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification (CPRP) (Required within 12 months)
Necessary Special Requirements
Criminal Background Investigation
Child Protective Services Registry Check
Driving Record Check
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years of experience in visual arts and/or performing arts education and programming
Experience or completion of study in the areas of theatre, visual arts (painting, ceramics, public art, drawing, glass), and/or arts education
A certification(s) in First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, or NRPA
Experience recruiting, training and supervising staff
Experience in arts education, including handling students and art instructors
Physical Requirements
Employee will have to travel by car, foot to sites
Work is active
Work requires lifting 25 lbs
Work will require moving around theatre, climbing ladder/stairs, hanging exhibits, operating ceramic studio equipment
All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations
Selection Procedure Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County Diversity Statement Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home — including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo‑European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
EEO Statement Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
TTY, 703‑222‑7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
Requisition 25‑01923
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General Duties
Conducts program and service delivery evaluations using a variety of tools
Identifies deficiencies and recommends alternative strategies as needed and incorporates viable suggestions into programming
Develops and maintains community and corporate partnerships
Develops and implements community outreach plans to target underserved populations
Develops, prepares, and submits an annual budget
Monitors revenues and expenses and reconciles revenue/expense reports
Adheres to revenue and expense limits and to departmental goals and objectives
Evaluates data from daily operations and compiles administrative reports documenting attendance and service delivery for use in developing future programming
Completes regular inspections and safety assessments, maintains a hazard and drug‑free environment, documents issues to identify risk areas, and recommends improvements
Ensures that agency programs, facilities, and personnel meet all standards for certifications and licenses related to the area of assignments
Analyzes and ensures accountability of center inventory
Authorizes the purchase of supplies and equipment
Conducts inspections to ensure that housekeeping, cleanliness, and maintenance of the facility are acceptable and meet quality standards
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and county safety and health standards and operational procedures
Acquires and posts all current certificates, licenses, permits, and operating requirements
Compiles and retains operational and safety records and complies with federal, state and county safety standards
Enforces operating policies and procedures, evaluates their effectiveness and recommends changes
Coordinates efforts to optimize revenue production and/or customer satisfaction
Promotes diverse center participation of persons from various cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds
Makes arrangements for the use/maintenance of agency vehicles, facilities, and equipment
Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules volunteers and subordinate staff to assist in various aspects of programming including mentoring, instruction, and program aides
Develops and disseminates material to publicize and market activities at the assigned location
Programming
Schedules, plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates a diverse selection of leisure activities such as after‑school programs, character education activities, family activities, community outings, hobby enrichment classes, leisure counseling and education, aquatics, camps, fitness, and therapeutic activity interventions
Develops activity plans and process instructions for a variety of selected activities with input from staff, community members, and volunteers
Develops, implements and evaluates workout programs and exercise routines for all age groups
Plans and evaluates unique programs for fitness camps, seniors, persons with physical disabilities (NDIs), and special events with assistance from personal trainers as needed
Coordinates with health, social services, legal, financial, housing professionals and other local organizations to arrange and conduct special programs
Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures
Knowledge of group work methods and activity facilitation
Ability to motivate and supervise staff and volunteers
Ability to prepare clear, concise financial and administrative reports
Ability to administer budgets
Ability to plan, develop and administer recreation programs or community activities
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment
Ability to develop and implement sound management practices
Ability to conduct training programs
Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, citizen groups, and the public
Ability to work independently using sound judgment in the execution of the position's duties
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
If assigned to teen or senior center position:
Knowledge of the various theories of human development
Knowledge of aging‑ or youth‑related risk factors and early identification criteria
Knowledge of OSHA/Universal precaution standards
If assigned to therapeutic recreation positions:
Ability to plan, develop, and administer recreation programs or community activities to meet the special needs of at‑risk populations and communities
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and park management, therapeutic recreation, or other closely related field; plus two years of progressively responsible experience in park or recreation services related work, as applicable to the position.
Certificates and Licenses Required
Valid Driver’s License (Required at the time of application)
Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification (CPRP) (Required within 12 months)
Necessary Special Requirements
Criminal Background Investigation
Child Protective Services Registry Check
Driving Record Check
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years of experience in visual arts and/or performing arts education and programming
Experience or completion of study in the areas of theatre, visual arts (painting, ceramics, public art, drawing, glass), and/or arts education
A certification(s) in First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, or NRPA
Experience recruiting, training and supervising staff
Experience in arts education, including handling students and art instructors
Physical Requirements
Employee will have to travel by car, foot to sites
Work is active
Work requires lifting 25 lbs
Work will require moving around theatre, climbing ladder/stairs, hanging exhibits, operating ceramic studio equipment
All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations
Selection Procedure Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County Diversity Statement Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home — including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo‑European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
EEO Statement Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
TTY, 703‑222‑7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
Requisition 25‑01923
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