Skate Park Programs Lead — Youth & Camps

City of Bellevue; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bellevue seeks a Recreation Assistant 1 for the Bellevue Indoor Skate Park to work with youth, teens and adults in a dynamic skatepark environment. You will assist with instruction, registrations, safety gear checks, and daily park operations.

Flexible afternoon/evening shifts (2:00–7:00 pm, some Saturdays), plus school-break camps. You will support staff, maintain equipment, process payments, and ensure a welcoming, safe space for participants.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 2+ years of skateboarding or recreation experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; ability to learn Civic Rec POS/registration system.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• First Aid and CPR certification (training provided).
• Ability to present a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Must stay up to date with City of Bellevue trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with skateboarding instruction for summer skate camps and clinics.
• Provide excellent customer service to all park visitors.
• Register participants, sign up members, and check in participants.
• Ensure all participants have correct safety gear before they skate.
• Set up, sell, and maintain skateboards and safety equipment.
• Help create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all participants.
• Support other staff in daily park operations and events.
• Greet customers, provide information, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Process program registrations, collect fees, and maintain participant records.
• Light cleaning duties including mopping ramps and cleaning equipment.
• Use Civic Rec system for POS and registrations.
• Monitor the skate park and enforce City of Bellevue policies.
• Handle park retail responsibilities and assist customers with purchases.
• Complete waivers, incident reports, and accident forms as needed.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Assist with program and event set-up and takedown.

Skills

Experience in skateboarding / rec

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

First Aid / CPR (training provided)

Basic computer skills (Outlook)

Civic Rec POS / registration system

Criminal background check clearance

Professional appearance & attitude

Tools

Civic Rec POS

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

City of Bellevue seeks a Recreation Assistant 1 for the Bellevue Indoor Skate Park to work with youth, teens and adults in a dynamic skatepark environment. You will assist with instruction, registrations, safety gear checks, and daily park operations.

Flexible afternoon/evening shifts (2:00–7:00 pm, some Saturdays), plus school-break camps. You will support staff, maintain equipment, process payments, and ensure a welcoming, safe space for participants.