Recreation Leader 3 Senior Program

City of SeaTac; Latona (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of SeaTac is seeking a proactive Recreation Leader 3 to coordinate and implement recreation programs, events, and community engagement opportunities. You will mentor staff, support facility operations, and ensure participant safety while delivering excellent service to residents and visitors.

This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and inclusive community practices, with opportunities to support a wide range of activities and events throughout SeaTac facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of community-based recreation experience or closely related experience.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the knowledge to perform the work.
• Valid Washington State Driver License by date of appointment.
• Satisfactory three-year driving abstract prior to hire.
• Ability to obtain Adult & Child CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and special events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate recreation programs and activities.
• Lead educational, social, recreational, and enrichment opportunities.
• Monitor participant engagement and improve programs as needed.
• Provide direction and guidance to junior Recreation Leaders.
• Support safe, effective, and consistent program operations.
• Transport participants using City vehicles and ensure safety.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Program planning

Team supervision

First Aid/CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Create Experiences. Build Community. Make an Impact.

Do you enjoy creating meaningful experiences that bring people together? Are you passionate about recreation, community engagement, youth development, active aging, and creating welcoming spaces where participants can thrive?

The City of SeaTac is seeking an energetic and community-focused Recreation Leader 3 to help lead recreation programs, activities, special events, and community engagement opportunities. This position plays an important leadership role by supporting participants, coordinating programs, mentoring Recreation Leader staff, and helping ensure our facilities and programs operate safely and successfully.

Whether you're leading activities, supporting special events, coordinating transportation, or helping create memorable experiences for participants, your work will have a direct impact on the quality of life in our community.

Basic Function

Under the supervision of a Recreation Program Supervisor, this position creates, coordinates, and implements recreational activities and programs to ensure safe, welcoming, and engaging experiences for participants. The Recreation Leader 3 provides leadership and direction to Recreation Leader staff, assists with facility operations, supports community events, transports participants, and provides customer service and administrative support.

This position demonstrates the City of SeaTac's core values of Accountability, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Social Responsibility, and Emotional Intelligence by fostering inclusive environments, building positive relationships, supporting diverse community needs, promoting participant safety, and delivering exceptional service to residents and visitors.

Program Leadership

• Plan, organize, and facilitate recreation programs and activities.
• Lead educational, social, recreational, and enrichment opportunities.
• Monitor participant engagement and make program improvements as needed.

Staff Leadership & Team Support

• Provide direction and guidance to Recreation Leader 1 and Recreation Leader 2 staff.
• Assist in ensuring programs are operated safely, effectively, and consistently.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment.

Community Engagement

• Build positive relationships with participants, families, community partners, and staff.
• Promote inclusive participation among diverse populations.
• Support community-wide events and outreach activities.

Facility & Program Operations

• Prepare recreation facilities for programs and events.
• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies.
• Monitor facility conditions and report maintenance needs.

Transportation & Safety

• Transport participants using City vehicles, including a 14-passenger van.
• Maintain participant safety and follow established procedures.
• Administer First Aid and CPR when necessary.

Administrative Support

• Maintain records, schedules, attendance, and program documentation.
• Assist with correspondence and basic office support functions.
• Maintain inventories and monitor supplies and equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• One (1) year of community-based recreation experience or closely related experience;

OR

• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Valid Washington State Driver License by date of appointment.
• Satisfactory three-year driving abstract prior to hire.
• Ability to obtain Adult & Child CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and special events as needed.