Recreation Leader

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Location : Tukwila WA 98168, WA

Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number: 24-00045

Department: RECREATION

Division: YOUTH PROGRAMS

Opening Date: 08/13/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

About the City:
The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Our Mission:
To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

Our Values

All potential team members are evaluated on the following values:

Caring -We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.

Professional - We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.

Responsive - We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

About the Department:

The City of Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Department is home to 159 acres of parks, 12 miles of trails, Foster Golf Links, and the Tukwila Community Center. The department develops and maintains parks and facilities, and offers a wide range of recreational events, programs, and services for all ages.

The Tukwila Recreation Department is currently hiring for a Recreation Leader in our Youth/Teen Programs. The Seasonal Recreation Program Recreation Leader position assists and supports our Youth and/or Teen Recreation Programs. Typical schedule is 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm Monday-Friday for youth and teen after school programs with occasional evenings as needed. (This position is temporary seasonal and will not exceed 1040 hours in a 12-month period).

How To Apply:
Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" sections of your application in the Government Jobs website, along with your cover letter and resume. To be considered for this position you MUST apply online and complete the entire application.

- A cover letter and resume are optional

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at,

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with general supervision of teen programs.
• Safeguards program participants and provides for a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintains and oversees the proper use of equipment and supplies by participants.
• Completes and maintains proper forms, reports, and information for recreation staff.
• Enforces facility, equipment, and program rules and regulations, taking appropriate corrective action with participants when necessary.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and organizing of various teen events and activities.
• Other duties vary based on specific responsibilities for each position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(A) Friendly, positive and supportive customer service skills to respond to public inquiries regarding programs and activities;
(B) Physical ability sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position;
(C) Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
(D) Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with program participants, volunteers, and the general public;
(E) Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
Education, Experience and Other Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

(A) Minimum of 16 years old;

(B) Currently enrolled in High School, and satisfactory progress while enrolled is required, or possess a High School Diploma or GED;

(C) Strong interest and ability to lead activities in art, sports and games for youth;

(D) Previous knowledge and experience with youth programs curriculum, policies and procedures desired.

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License/ID. Must be physically capable of assisting and participating in physical activities. Maintain current CPR/First Aid certifications, or the ability to obtain prior to employment.

Selection Guidelines:

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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