Youth Community Recreation Programmer

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arlington County is hiring a Youth Community Recreation Programmer to plan, implement, coordinate, and manage recreational programming for Arlington youth ages 5-18. This includes camps, after-school programs, special events, and late-night programming, with a primary focus on out-of-school time (OST) programming for teenagers and summer camp programs for elementary-age youth. The Programmer will collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to create a safe, inclusive, and fun environment, ensuring programs meet participant needs and interests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and Leisure studies, education, or a directly related field.
Some experience managing youth recreation programs and activities or working with youth (ages 5-18) in a recreation/education setting.
Creative and strong leadership skills with a passion for working with young people.
Ability to develop and maintain programs that meet participant needs while adhering to budget and cost-recovery principles.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities, take initiative, and work independently.
Demonstrates integrity, reliability, teamwork, and positive interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation required.
Must possess First Aid/CPR/AED or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire may be required based on assignment.
Must possess a valid driver license, or the applicant must have the ability to perform duties at locations other than the primary worksite.
If the applicant has a license, they must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing teen out-of-school time and youth summer camp programs.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities and in diverse communities.
Experience supervising the work of others.
Experience working in a community recreation setting.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with unit leadership to develop and maintain communication and outreach plans and recommending program improvements.
Supervising permanent and temporary staff, including orientation, scheduling, timekeeping, and coaching.
Collecting and analyzing data to evaluate and improve youth and teen programming.
Identifying and securing locations and resources for OST youth and teen recreation programs at various Arlington County sites.
Planning, implementing, and managing teen after school programs, summer camps, school break camps, community events, drop-in, and late-night programs.
Facilitating and supervising 2–3 monthly evening and weekend programs.
Tracking program expenditures and ensuring compliance with purchasing and funds-handling procedures.
Managing equipment and supply inventories, including ordering supplies and reporting needed repairs.
Creating and updating marketing materials and web content in accordance with DPR marketing standards.
Providing program leadership and coordinating with participants, parents, community groups, stakeholders, inter-agency personnel, and advisory boards.