Summer Jobs in Woodbridge Area

Provided, Prince William County Government:

The Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation is looking to hire for the summer and will hold a number of upcoming job fairs to find employees.

People who might be interested in working at SplashDown Waterpark should attend the job fair between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Stonewall Jackson High School at 8820 Rixlew Lane in Manassas. Positions at SplashDown include food and beverage, guest services, aquatics and sales.

A lifeguard job fair will be held between 5 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, at Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center at 13025 Chinn Park Drive. Applicants should bring a swim suit to change into for the required swimming test. Hiring managers from the outdoor community pools, SplashDown and Waterworks waterparks, Veterans Park, Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center and the Sharon Baucom Dale City Recreation Center will be present. Applicants for Lifeguard I positions must be at least 15 years old. Applicants for Lifeguard II positions need to be at least 16 years old.

Additional life guard job fairs will be held at Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center, as well the Freedom Center at 9100 Freedom Center Boulevard in Innovation Park, between 2 and 4 p.m. onSunday, March 5. Hiring managers from the department’s pools and water parks will be present at both job fairs.

An “All Summer Positions Job Fair” will be held between 8 and 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb 27, at the Sharon Baucom Dale City Recreation Center at 14300 Minnieville Road in Dale City. The job fair is for all summer jobs at all Parks and Recreation locations. Positions include lifeguard, concession, marina, batting cage, camp, ranger and park service. Hiring managers will be present.

The department will host a job fair for camp counselors between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, March 12, at the George Hellwig Memorial Park Administration Building at 14420 Bristow Road. Applicants must be at least 18 years old with six months of child care experience. The department will also be hiring Camp Inclusion Aides to work with developmentally delayed and disabled children.

Interested job applicants should visit the Parks and Recreation website to apply online.

Brent Heavner, Parks and Recreation Communications Services division chief, said the jobs are perfect for young people looking to earn a pay check over the summer. “Working for the Department of Parks and Recreation offers young people, not only the chance to develop an array of skills in various positions, but the opportunity to work in fun, outdoor environments. It’s a great way to make some money, serve your community, build a resume and develop life skills.”

For more information about Parks and Recreation and their upcoming job fairs, visit pwcgov.org/parks.​

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Photo: Bianca Geronimo, a swimming instructor at Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center, teaches Victor “Tray” Travers, of Dumfries, the art of floating on his back during swimming class at the center.