Children's Programming Specialty Instructor - Dale City Recreation Center

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Prince William County, VA, VA, US Until 9/23/2026 First posted May 29, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026

Job description

<div style="margin: 0; padding: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0">The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a highly motivated Specialty Instructor to join our Children's programming at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.</div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0"> Specialty instructors work independently and are responsible for activity planning, supervision of students, participant safety, customer service and providing a quality experience to those enrolled in the program. </div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt; padding: 0; list-style-type: disc"><li style="margin: 0 0 0 24px; padding: 0">Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons. </li></ul></div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt; padding: 0; list-style-type: disc"><li style="margin: 0 0 0 24px; padding: 0">Teach fundamental concepts and techniques</li></ul></div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt; padding: 0; list-style-type: disc"><li style="margin: 0 0 0 24px; padding: 0">Encourage students to be creative and provide individual and group instruction.</li></ul></div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt; padding: 0; list-style-type: disc"><li style="margin: 0 0 0 24px; padding: 0">Observe and evaluate students' work to assess their progress.</li></ul></div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt; padding: 0; list-style-type: disc"><li style="margin: 0 0 0 24px; padding: 0">Communicate with parents about their child's progress.</li></ul></div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt; padding: 0; list-style-type: disc"><li style="margin: 0 0 0 24px; padding: 0">Develop list of supplies and equipment needed for lessons.</li></ul></div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0"> Specialty Instructors should have experience, interest and knowledge in their area of expertise, have experience working with children and demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and caring for the program and its participants. Experience teaching and supervising students ages 3 - 15 is needed. </div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0"> Classes are planned for evenings and/or weekends during the school year with the opportunity to teach art camps in the summer. Applicants must be 18 years old, and flexible to work evening and weekend hours if needed. Times vary.</div></div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> Starting rate of pay: $16.66 Please note: 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.</div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> </div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Note: The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position. </div>NATURE OF WORK                                                                                                        This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents perform routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner and intermediate specialty level classes. Example: beginner/intermediate ballet, tap, jazz, safety, CPR, first aid, mini camps, environmental education and parent/child classes. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval.TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)1. Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program.2. Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.3. Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records.4. Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.KNOWLEDGERequires special training in specified activity;Requires knowledge and experience 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.SKILLSProviding 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, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                    Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.LEVEL OF DECISIONS                                                                                                     Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.DIRECTION RECEIVED                    Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.DIRECTION PROVIDED   Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

About this role

Summary

Plan and teach age-appropriate children's activities, supervise students, ensure safety, and provide quality program.

Job title

Children's Programming Specialty Instructor

Experience level

18+ years

Industry

government

Location requirements

Prince William County, VA; remote work not allowed

Salary

Starting rate of pay: $16.66

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

activity trainingchild supervisioncustomer servicefirst aidCPR

Preferred skills

arts educationcreativitycommunication

Specializations

childrenartseducation

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Prince William County, VA, USA

On-site Place

Children&#39;s Programming Specialty Instructor - Dale City Recreation Center

Children's Programming Specialty Instructor - Dale City Recreation Center