NCS Center Leader

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej27), VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is .75 FTE (30 hours per week) with benefits (including health and pro-rated leave). Working for Fairfax County's Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is a great choice for your career and community. NCS Center Leader positions are ideal for individuals looking for part-time opportunities where they can engage in the community around them and make an impact in the lives of Fairfax County residents. Center program specialists plan, prepare, and lead community center activities that are age and ability appropriate. Supports stewardship of the “One Fairfax Racial and Social Equity Policy” goals by assisting with the development and facilitation of programs and activities that serve a multi-cultural and economically diverse population as assigned (youth, adults, older adults, families.) Serves in a supervision role for community center non-merit staff (Recreation Leader II and IIIs) and volunteers as needed. In the absence of their site supervisor(s), serves as lead to include opening and closing of facilities. Monitors the care and maintenance of equipment and facilities of the center. Completes necessary administrative duties in support of center operations. Collects and reports required community center statistical data. Ensures safety of participants and responds promptly to emergency situations. Responsible for greeting center patrons, handling inquiries, making referrals to appropriate resources, and accepting payments of fees. Communicates effectively in-person and on the telephone with participants, while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment. Transports participants using center vehicle. Maintains required professional training, such as first aid and CPR, food manager’s certificate and driver’s license. The center operates daily including night and weekend hours, six days a week (Monday-Saturday). Must be able to work nights and weekends. As part of the NCS Team, these positions work to engage community and resident leaders to develop responses to changing needs using a place-based and population-based approach. Works closely with leadership to coordinate a shared vision, actionable strategies, and support a framework for the county's engagement of community members. Promotes a high-performing organization that ensures the work is directly connected to the department and the human services system priorities and outcome areas. Supports and promotes equity-based programs and practices that address needs and equitable access to opportunities to enhance well-being and community inclusion. Note: 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. Learn more about the work we do in NCS here

Requirements

Graduation from high school or a GED degree issued by a state department of education
One year of related experience in a recreation center or facility, OR one year of experience organizing and coordinating public recreation activities or community outreach, as applicable to the position
Motor vehicle operator’s license
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and peripheral equipment
Ability to direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff and volunteers
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizen groups, and the public
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

Experience with community-based recreation programming
Experience with community and/or senior center operations and prevention oriented programs for youth and older adults
Experience with community-based recreation programming for individuals with disabilities
Experience supervising recreation employees
Experience conducting outreach and programming to diverse cultures
Experience with outcome-based recreation programming
Experience working with self-directed teams
Experience managing multiple programs and projects
Experience coordinating volunteer programs and services
Experience developing partnerships, sponsorships or collaborative programs and services with public and private agencies
Experience using reservation software/programs
Experience providing direct customer service in-person and/or virtual setting
Bilingual in English and another language

Responsibilities

Assists in the program delivery duties of the assigned facilities
Ensures staff compliance with operating procedures and safety/security standards
Informs the public of pertinent rules and regulations
Directs residents to private and public resources and programs
Delivers customer service by distributing literature and providing information
Assists as a liaison between County agencies, residents and other community centers
Provides operational support by supervising non-merit personnel of assigned facilities
Assists management in the daily program delivery of several specialized programs and special events at assigned facilities
Assists management in the collection of data and records management necessary for the operation and evaluation of programs
Serves in a supervision role for community center non-merit staff (Recreation Leader II and IIIs) and volunteers as needed
In the absence of their site supervisor(s), serves as lead to include opening and closing of facilities
Monitors the care and maintenance of equipment and facilities of the center
Completes necessary administrative duties in support of center operations
Collects and reports required community center statistical data
Ensures safety of participants and responds promptly to emergency situations
Responsible for greeting center patrons, handling inquiries, making referrals to appropriate resources, and accepting payments of fees
Communicates effectively in-person and on the telephone with participants, while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment
Transports participants using center vehicle
Maintains required professional training, such as first aid and CPR, food manager’s certificate and driver’s license