Recreation Staff - Youth Programs

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Auburn is seeking a Recreation Assistant/Leader to supervise programs, provide on-site leadership, and support staff and volunteers. You will interact with participants, officials, and the public, help implement program plans, and ensure safety and order at events.

The role requires working evenings and weekends, passing a background check, and may require First Aid/CPR. Experience in recreation programming is preferred, along with dependable attendance and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old for Recreation Assistant and 18 years old for Recreation Leader.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to pass background check.
• First Aid and CPR certification may be required.
• Previous experience in recreation programming and supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership.
• Work courteously and effectively with participants, public officials, citizens, contractors, supervisor, and other employees, both in person and over the telephone; assisting them with information pertaining to City and department.
• Assist in developing, and follow, specific lesson or program plans.
• Oversee the facility while program is conducted.
• Provide program and staff feedback to supervisor.
• Assist in the training and supervision of program staff and volunteers on site.
• Deal with disruptive behavior in a positive manner.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Keep program supplies and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Enforce department rules and regulations.
• Work evenings and weekends in support of program events.
• Represent the department with program participants and the public.
• Attend training sessions required by the department.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• May perform miscellaneous basic office tasks.

Job description

This is a temporary position. The employee is responsible for supervision of a program, and assists in specific program planning and in the training and supervision of other program staff and volunteers.

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE PROGRAMS

• Facility Attendant
• Specialized Recreation
• Preschool Program
• Day Camp (Youth & Teen)
• Birthday Party Packages
• Parent's Night Out
• After School Program
• Late Night Program
• Special Events

Recreational programs, camps, and events such as Preschool Programs, Late Nights, Specialized Recreation, School Break Camps, 1-Day Events, etc.

• Provide on-site leadership.
• Works courteously and effectively with participants, public officials, citizens, contractors, supervisor, and other employees, both in person and over the telephone; assisting them with a wide variety of information pertaining to City and department.
• Assists in developing, and follows, specific lesson or program plans.
• Oversees the facility while program is being conducted.
• Provides program and staff performance feedback to supervisor.
• Assists in the training, and supervises program staff and volunteers while on program site.
• Deals with disruptive behavior in a positive manner.
• Follows written and verbal instructions.
• Keeps program supplies and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Enforces department rules and regulations.
• Works evenings and weekends in support of program events.
• Effectively represents the department with program participants and the public.
• Attends training sessions required by the department.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• May perform miscellaneous basic office tasks.

• Must be at least 16 years old for Recreation Assistant and 18 years old for Recreation Leader.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to pass background check.
• First Aid and CPR certification may be required.
• Previous experience in recreation programming and supervision preferred.

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.

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 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: https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

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