Recreation Leader 3 Senior Program

City of SeaTac; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Options

Dental Plans

Vision Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

The City of SeaTac is seeking a Recreation Leader 3 to help lead recreation programs, events, and community engagement opportunities. This role supports participants, coordinates programs, mentors staff, and helps ensure facilities operate safely.

Responsibilities include planning activities, coordinating transportation, and maintaining records while promoting inclusive participation and providing safety oversight during programs and events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1 year of community-based recreation experience or closely related experience.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities 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 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.
• Build relationships with participants, families, partners, and staff.
• Promote inclusive participation among diverse populations.
• Prepare facilities for programs and events.
• Set up and tear down equipment and supplies.
• Monitor facility conditions and report maintenance needs.
• Transport participants using City vehicles and ensure safety.
• Administer First Aid and CPR when necessary.
• Maintain records, schedules, attendance, and program documentation.
• Assist with correspondence and basic office support.
• Maintain inventories and monitor supplies and equipment.

Skills

Program Leadership

Staff Leadership

Community Engagement

Safety Awareness

First Aid

CPR Certification

Transportation Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year community recreation experience

Job description

Basic Function

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.

Representative Duties

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.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• One (1) year of community-based recreation experience or closely related experience;
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Licenses And Other Requirements

• 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.

Medical Benefits/Life Insurance

The City of SeaTac offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible regular part-time employees. These benefits include the following:

• Regence Medical Insurance: choice of a copay or High Deductible Plan with option of a Health Savings Account
• Kaiser Permanente with a Deductible
• Choice of Delta Dental of Washington or Willamette Dental Group for Employer Paid Dental Plans
• VSP is Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Optional Employee Paid Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance available for part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week.

PPO Plan medical premiums are prorated commensurate to the number of hours worked.

Retirement

Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS); employee and employer contribute to the plan.

Deferred Compensation

Employees have the option of contributing to the MissionSquare 457 plan.

Paid Leave

• Prorated sick leave
• Prorated vacation leave
• 11 prorated paid holidays; 2 prorated paid floating holidays per year.

Leave benefits are prorated commensurate to the number of hours worked.

Wellness Program

Fun and engaging wellness activities to encourage a healthy work place.

Commuter Trip Reduction Program

The City provides incentives to reduce single occupancy vehicle commute, and provides a monthly pass up to $100 to cover transit needs.