Arts Education Director (Park and Recreation Specialist II)

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 the 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 ndisabilities, 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:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

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:

The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:

• 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 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 (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview).

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.

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Requisition 25-01923