Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Year-Round Temporary Positions

City of Vancouver; United States; Sur place; USD 22 950 - 27 965; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The City of Vancouver is hiring for positions in Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services. Responsibilities include leading recreational activities and ensuring a safe environment for participants. Suitable candidates should possess strong customer service skills and be capable of working with diverse groups.

Candidates must also demonstrate problem-solving abilities and be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Essential qualifications include a high school diploma and the completion of a background check for applicants over 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with diverse customers.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code.
• Successful completion of a background check for applicants 18 and older.

Responsabilités

• Implement and lead programs, classes, leagues, and activities.
• Assist in providing a safe program and environment.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Connaissances

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

First Aid/CPR

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Job Summary

Salary Range: $16.66 - $20.30

Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is looking for enthusiastic candidates skilled in working with all ages and abilities in recreation activities. You will represent the City in a capacity of assisting and/or teaching others in leisure activities such as aquatics, sports, exercise, enrichment and programs. Experience in these fields as well as exceptional customer service and problem solving is desired. Job locations can include Firstenburg Community Center, Marshall Community Center, outdoor local parks and schools. A resume is required.

Essential Functions

• Communicate and work well with diverse customers of all ages and abilities and City employee team.
• Implement and lead a variety of programs, classes, leagues and activities.
• Assist in providing a safe program and environment for participants and staff.
• Understand and implement City of Vancouver values: Compassionate, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, Empowered; policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required through assigned program.
• Work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, holidays and weekends.

Recommended Qualifications

• Current CPR/First Aid card required within 30 days of employment.
• Previous personal experience, work or volunteer experience or training in assigned program.
• Able to always maintain a calm and professional demeanor, including during emergencies.
• Maintain a professional appearance, adhere to dress code, and provide excellent customer service.
• Successful completion of a background check for applicants 18 and older.
• Successfully pass employment references.

Physical Requirements

• Some heavy lifting.
• Working outdoors and exposure to weather elements.

Abilities

• Respond quickly and effectively in an emergency and report all accidents, injuries and safety health hazards according to City guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public, program participants, other city employees.
• Monitor and interact with a large, diverse group of participants while multitasking duties and expectations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to listen and carry out instructions both written and verbal.
• Comply with policies and procedures of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services programs/area of assignment.
• Successfully complete training/certification as required by department or position.

Qualifications by Role

• League Official/Referee – Youth League
  • Salary: $19.35 - $20.33
  • Must be 16 years or older.
• Soccer Referee – Age groups 4.5-9, 7 weeks of games on Saturdays in the spring and fall
• Baseball Official – Ages 4-6, 7 weeks of games on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays in the spring.
• Basketball Referee – Ages 5-13, 7 weeks of games on Friday evenings and Saturdays in the winter, spring and fall; enforce rules, manage behavior, clarify rules, train new referees, setup and takedown of equipment.
• Scorekeeper – Youth and Adult Leagues
  • Salary: $16.69-$18.42
  • Must be 16 years or older.
  • Run scoreboards and score clocks, keep track of rosters, track game statistics, manage behavior, clarify rules, setup and takedown of equipment.
• Adult Basketball League Supervisor – Adult League
  • Salary: $18.88
  • Seasons: Spring, fall and winter.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Responsible for managing day-to-day operation of the program activities, schedule, and supplies; supervise referees, scorekeepers, players and spectators; behavior management; deescalate conflict; clarify rules; setup and takedown of equipment.
• Softball Field Supervisor – Adult League
  • Salary: $19.84
  • Seasons: Spring, summer and fall.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Similar responsibilities as Basketball League Supervisor.
• Volleyball Referee – Adult League
  • Salary: $23.00-$33.32
  • Seasons: Winter and fall.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Enforce rules, manage behavior, train new referees; setup and takedown of equipment.
• Gymnasium Supervisor
  • Salary: $16.69-$17.53
  • Must be 16 years or older.
  • Manage day-to-day operation of gymnasium activities, schedule, and supplies; enforce gymnasium policies during open gym, teen time, and youth and adult leagues/programs; provide customer service practices.
• Access to Recreation (ATR) Staff – Citizens with Disabilities
  • Salary: $16.69-$18.42
  • Must be 16 years or older.
  • Understanding of neurodiverse needs and services; excellent interpersonal skills; enforce program structure and safety; encourage meaningful development of skills through participation.
• Climbing Wall Belayer/Instructor
  • Salary: $16.28-17.10
  • Must be 16 years or older.
  • Obtain a Belay Certification through in‑house training; manage and belay at climbing wall; teach classes for children ages 4-13.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer. The City is a Tobacco Free/Drug Free Workplace.