Recreation Leader 1

City of SeaTac; Latona (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of SeaTac is seeking seasonal Recreation Program Assistants under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor. You will help conduct indoor and outdoor activities, assist participants, maintain equipment and facilities, and support staff during events.

Required: minimum age 16, interest in community recreation, ability to learn procedures, and willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years.
• Interest in community recreation and/or education programs preferred.
• A combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in indoor and outdoor recreational activities (arts, crafts, field trips, sports).
• Help lead a variety of youth recreational activities and supervise programs.
• Maintain program equipment and keep facilities and grounds neat, clean and litter free; perform custodial and light maintenance duties.
• Provide information to participants about programs, policies, regulations and schedules; answer inquiries in person or by phone.
• Render routine First Aid and CPR as needed; obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire if not already certified.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

CPR/First Aid readiness

Job description

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Program Specialist or Recreation Leader 2, this seasonal position helps conduct indoor and/or outdoor activities ensuring activities are safe, proper and appropriate. This position also is responsible for helping to maintain equipment and grounds. Help lead indoor and/or outdoor recreational activities including special events, playground activities and camps. E

Assist participants in appropriate recreational activities (i.e. arts and crafts, field trips, sports) and a variety of recreational activities and educational programs. E

Maintain a variety of records and help write periodic reports. E

Maintain program equipment in good working order. Ensure facility and grounds are kept neat, clean and litter free. Perform custodial and light maintenance duties. E

Provide information to the public concerning recreation programs, policies, regulations and schedules; answer participant inquiries in person and over the telephone. E

Render routine First Aid in case of minor injury and administer CPR as needed. E

Perform related duties as assigned. E

E denotes an essential function of the job

• Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age.
• Interest in community recreation and/or education programs preferred.
• A combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• General rules, regulations, practices, and terminology of recreation activities.
• Requirements of maintaining facilities and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy and respect.

SKILL IN:

• Helping lead a variety of youth recreational activities.
• Analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action.
• Reading, interpreting, applying and explaining rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintaining current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Establishing rapport and maintaining cooperative working relationships with user populations, parents and staff.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

• Valid adult and child CPR and First Aid Certificates preferred. Ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire required.