Would you like to make a difference in your community and the lives of Arlington’s youth and families while having fun and learning new skills?  

The Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking temporary Recreation Assistants (entry level through leader level) for exciting, unique programs and events throughout the County. Examples of programs include middle school after-school programs, elementary break camp days, skate nights, and special events throughout the year.

The Youth, Teen, and Family Programs are designed to provide youth with a fun, safe, challenging, and enriching experience where they can learn, grow, and play! Our programs also provide a variety of opportunities for families to participate in family fun together.  Don’t miss out, come join our team and be a part of Arlington’s youth and family’s memories!
 
Specific duties include: 

• Leading or assisting with planning and conducting recreation activities;
• Leading or assisting with completing participant and program evaluations;
• Performing administrative and supervisory duties (depending on level); 
• Working with individuals with disabilities and providing personal care of participants (training provided); and
• Performing other job- related duties as assigned. 

Applications are being accepted for the following positions:

RECREATION ASSISTANT II - $16.78/hourly
Responsible for conducting recreation activities, completing participant and program evaluations, and administrative duties.
Minimum requirements: 

• Some experience administering recreation programs or working with youth. 

• High school/equivalent; and
• Some experience administering recreation programs. 

• High school/equivalent;
• Considerable experience administering recreational programs; and
• Some experience leading or supervising recreational programs.

• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications;
• Experience working with youth in a recreation setting;
• Experience working with diverse populations;
• Experience or willingness to work with individuals with disabilities; and
• Bilingual in English/Spanish. 

If selected, staff may be required to:
 

• Agree to a criminal background check.
• Provide references and/or supporting documentation to verify work/school experience prior to an offer of employment. 
• Some positions require a driver's license and driving history record check.
• Provide personal care of participants (training provided).
• Possess First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or obtain within 60 days of hire. 
• Arlington County requires that all employees have a bank account to accept direct payroll deposits.  

Work Hours: Multiple positions are available. The hours vary in hours and days, from a few hours per week to forty (40) hours per week schedule.
 
Please note: This recruitment is open continuous, but applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Qualified applicants will be considered and interviewed consistently throughout the recruitment until the job is filled or we receive enough applicants.

Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application.  Your response to the supplemental questionnaire is required.  Incomplete applications may not be considered. 

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.