Recreation Leader I

Salary: $18.04 - $18.77 Hourly
Location : Auburn, WA
Job Type: Variable-Hour
Department: Parks, Arts & Recreation
Division: Parks Recreation
Opening Date: 10/27/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TEMP

Position Details
Are you passionate about creating inclusive, engaging, and memorable experiences for the community? We're looking for an enthusiastic and organized leader to supervise specialized recreation programs that make a real difference

In this temporary opportunity, you'll play a key role in shaping programs that serve diverse populations. You'll lead and inspire a team of staff and volunteers, assist with creative program planning, and help ensure every event runs smoothly and successfully.

If you're a natural leader with a heart for community impact and a knack for coordination, we'd love to have you on board

Primary Duties
Under the guidance of our Recreation Coordinator, you'll:

• Support and inspire participants of all ages and abilities through engaging activities like sports, arts & crafts, cooking, games, music, dance, fitness, and community outings.
• Lead and assist with exciting field trips, social events, and even overnight adventures like camping trips and sports tournaments.
• Be flexible and adaptable, working both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions-and during days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Work 3-12 hours per week, depending on the season and program needs-perfect for students, part-timers, or anyone looking to make a meaningful impact.
• Communicate with care, using patience and professionalism with participants, families, coworkers, and the public.

This is more than just a job-it's a chance to build connections, grow your leadership skills, and help create joyful, inclusive experiences for everyone involved.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a background check.
• First aid and CPR certification required (provided by the city).

Additional Information
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Commitment to Inclusion
Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
This is a non-benefited position.
Temporary positions are not eligible to receive City benefits; however, WA Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) is issued at 0.025 hours for each hour worked (equaling one (1) hour for every 40 hours worked), as required by law.

Employees in this classification may be eligible for WA State Paid Family Medical Leave dependent upon their qualifications and work history in WA State. Please see https://paidleave.wa.gov/ for more information.

Employees in this classification may also be eligible for PERS contributions, dependent upon their hours of work each month and their length of service. This is noted on the job announcement itself if it will apply to this position.

Please send any questions to regarding clarifications or questions about eligibility for any of the above.
01

Are you age 18 years or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Washington state driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certification?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe any experience you have had which would be applicable to this position, such as working with people with disabilities, leadership experiences, or coaching. Also add volunteer experiences, such as through non-profit organizations, schools, sports teams, college or other affiliations. If none, write N/A.
05

Please describe the ages and number of participants with which you have worked, and the kinds of programs you worked with such as leadership, sports, crafts, music, outdoor recreation, recreational games etc. If none, write N/A.
06

Do you have a degree or field of study in recreation, education, special education, physical education, or related field? If yes, please list. If no, write N/A.
07

Do you have any experience working with people that have physical, developmental; or intellectual disabilities? If yes, explain. If no, write N/A.
08

Have you taken any courses in recreation, education, physical education, or related field? Please list classes taken. If none, write N/A.
09

Have you ever coached an athlete with special needs? If yes, please list sports and/or certifications. If no, write N/A.
10

Have you ever driven a 15 passenger van?

• Yes
• No

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