Recreation Assistant - Saturday Soccer

Bainbridge-Island-Metro-Park-; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District is seeking an entry level Recreation Assistant to support a variety of programs, including cultural activities, outdoor programs, youth and adult sports, teen activities, aquatic activities and senior center activities.

You will assist with teaching, instructing and conducting activities, help set up and break down equipment, oversee safety and equipment maintenance, and contribute to quality assurance and program reports.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of rules and techniques in recreation activities.
• Ability to work harmoniously with participants of all ages.
• Willingness to accept supervision and communicate with supervisors.
• Flexibility, positive attitude, enthusiasm and problem-solving skills.
• Enjoyment of outdoor activity and ability to work outside.
• Ability to work safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching, instructing and conducting recreation activities, classes and camps.
• Assist in coordinating and implementing classes, leagues, tournaments, shows, dances, camps, exhibits, special events.
• Help with setting up and breaking down equipment and class area.
• Helps care for and supervises use and maintenance of equipment and materials used.
• Assist in program safety reports and quality assurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by lead instructor and/or supervisor.

Skills

Basic knowledge of activity areas

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Outdoor activity

Lifting up to 50 pounds

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

This is an entry level position that assists in class instruction in a variety of recreation programs such as cultural activities, outdoor, youth and adult sports, teen activities, aquatic activities and senior center activities.

• Assist with teaching, instructing and conducting of recreation activities, classes and camps.
• Assists in coordinating and implementing of classes, leagues, tournaments, shows, dances, camps, exhibits, special events, etc. for all ages.
• Help with setting up and breaking down equipment and class area.
• Helps care for and supervises use and maintenance of equipment and materials used.
• Assist in program safety reports and quality assurance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by lead instructor and/or supervisor.

• Must be age 14 or older.
• Requires CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
• Must pass criminal background check if age 18 or older.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of rules, skills and techniques of related specialty area such as cultural activities, outdoor, youth and adult sports, teen activities, aquatic activities or senior center activities.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a group and to interact with the participants of all ages in a positive and courteous manner.
• Willingness to accept supervision and to communicate effectively with supervisors.
• Flexibility, a positive attitude, enthusiasm and excellent problem-solving skills preferred.
• Enjoyment of outdoor activity and ability to work outside.
• Ability to work safely.

Work Environment and Physical Effort

This is a non-smoking work environment. Depending on the specific program, work is performed both indoors and outdoors using Park District, public or private facilities. Though most programs are held during the day, a few may meet in the evenings and/or overnight.

Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law. The job functions and physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Recreation Assistant must be in good physical condition to work with children and adults up to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, depending on age requirements.
• Must be able to hear distress noises and hear and see distress signals in a variety of environments, keeping safety in mind at all times.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull and push objects, squat down, stoop, kneel, crouch and jump.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including safely lifting children.
• Hours will vary and may include early morning, weekend and evening shifts.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources for assistance. You can reach us by email at [e-mail], or by phone at 206-842-0501.

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