Skate Park Recreation Assistant 1 (variable)

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

Recreation Assistant 1 – Bellevue Indoor Skate Park

Bellevue Skate Park is seeking an enthusiastic, creative individual who enjoys working with youth, teens, and adults in a dynamic skatepark environment.

As a Skate Park Recreation Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with skateboarding instruction for summer skate camps and clinics
• Providing excellent customer service to all park visitors
• Registering participants, signing up members, and checking in participants
• Ensuring all participants have the correct safety gear before they skate
• Setting up, selling, and maintaining skateboards and safety equipment
• Helping create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for all participants
• Supporting other staff members in daily park operations and special events This position reports directly to the Skate Park Community Services Coordinator.

Work Schedule:

Flexible weekly shifts 5-10hours per week between 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, some Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, and full shifts during school breaks and summer camps.

• Greet customers, provide information, and deliver excellent customer service to program participants and the public.
• Set up new skateboards and perform routine skateboard maintenance.
• Teach and assist with skateboarding-based recreation classes, activities, and day camps.
• Process program registrations, collect fees, and maintain accurate participant records and required forms.
• Light cleaning duties including mopping the ramps, cleaning equipment and basic clean up.
• Use the Civic Rec system for point-of-sale (POS) transactions and program registrations.
• Monitor the skate park and enforce all City of Bellevue policies and procedures.
• Handle park retail responsibilities, including assisting customers with purchases.
• Complete waivers, incident reports, and accident forms as needed.
• Perform opening and closing procedures at the skate park
• Assist with program and event set-up and take-down.

Staff Task List

• Provide hands-on skateboarding instruction to participants of all skill levels
• Monitor the skate park to ensure participant safety.
• Use knowledge of skateboarding, skateboards, hardware, and safety equipment to assist customers with retail and program-related decisions.
• Sign in new and existing members and participants.
• Ensure all participants have appropriate safety gear.
• Deliver friendly customer service and follow-up with participants and the public.

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Two or more years of experience in skateboarding, assigned recreation activities, or in the parks, recreation, and community services field.
• At least two years of skateboarding, skateboard knowledge, hardware, and safety equipment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to present a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with the public, supervisor, and co-workers.
• Ability to diffuse conflict effectively when necessary.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook; must be able to learn the Civic Rec POS and registration system.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification (training provided if needed).
• Must stay up to date and successfully complete all City of Bellevue mandatory training courses.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

Definition of a Variable Employee:

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to 28 hours per week or less
• NOTE: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month)

Physical Demands

• Indoor and outdoor recreational environments are subject to noise that varies from low to very high, distractions, seasonal heat and periodic interruptions.
• Strong stamina and ability to keep up with campers.
• Ability to perform work that is strenuous and/or repetitive.
• Work involves talking, hearing, walking, running, and using hands to manipulate, feel, and operate objects. Ability to reach with hands and arms. Fine motor skills.
• Near and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employees may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Employees may be required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to work with large groups of individuals including children, teens, and adults.
• Assist with program set-up and take-down
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud