Science Program Instructor Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $16.66 - $35.39 Hourly
Location : Prince William County, VA
Job Type: Part-time Non-benefitted (PN)
Job Number: 202610806
Department: PARKS & RECREATION-SEASONAL AND PROVISIONAL
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
GRADE: A11
Introduction
The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking highly motivated Specialty Instructors to join our team! Instructors should have experience, interest, and knowledge in one or more specialties ranging from Science/STEM, Arts, Crafts, Music, Environmental Education, Technology, Parent/Guardian & Child, and more.
Instructors should have at least six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working with youth, teens and adults, and are able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and care for the program and participants. 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.
Please note that this position is part-time and working hours are dependent on enrollment and will require flexibility to include evening and weekend hours.
Location:

• Pat White Center at Ben Lomond - 10501 Copeland Drive, Manassas, VA 20109
• Silver Lake Regional Park - 16198 Silver Lake Road, Haymarket, VA 20169

Starting Payrate: $16.66
Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma / G.E.D.
• 6-12 months of related experience
• Applicants must be 18 years or older

Please note: the positions are open until the advertisement closes 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.
Note:
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 Characteristics
This 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.
KNOWLEDGE
Requires 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.
SKILLS
Providing 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.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

01
This position has a minimum age requirement of 18 years of age. Do you meet this age requirement?

• Yes
• No

02
This position has a minimum education requirement of a High School diploma/GED. Please select the option that best describes your highest level of education.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Associate's Degree
• High School Diploma/GED and some college
• High School Diploma/GED
• None of the above

03
This position requires at least 6 months of programmatic experience. Please select your level of experience:

• 2+ years
• 1-2 years
• 6-11 months
• 0-5 months
• None

04
Please select all specialty areas you have at least 6 months of training, experience, and/or knowledge:

• Art
• Crafts
• Environmental Education
• Cooking
• Technology
• Parent/Guardian & Child
• Science/STEM

05
How much experience do you have independently developing activity/lesson plans and facilitating classes, programs, and/or camps?

• 2+ years
• 1-2 years
• 6-11 months
• 0-5 months
• None

06
What age group(s) do you have experience working with? Please select all that apply.

• Ages 55+
• Ages 18-55
• Ages 13-17
• Ages 9-12
• Ages 6-8
• Ages 3-5
• No experience working with any age group.

07
This is a year-round part-time non-benefitted position with variable hours and a flexible work schedule. Do you acknowledge that this is a part-time position and can commit to a variable and flexible work schedule?

• Yes
• No

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