Salary: $16.10 – $20.92 Hourly
Location : Various Metro Parks locations, WA
Job Type: Part-time, 29 hrs per week or less
Job Number: AdapIncAsstRecLdr23
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 06/12/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Work where you play!
Join our team at Metro Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
Who We AreMetro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Metro Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.
Why You’ll Love it HereCome work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Metro Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Metro Parks are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.
Position Information
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, this position is responsible for helping implement classes and programs, including weekend, evening, and summer opportunities, offered through the District and its partners for individuals with disabilities.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards
Essential Duties
- Assist the implementation of recreation activities for youth with disabilities, including but not limited to adaptive sports, arts & crafts, mentor programs, science experiments, games, camps, field trips, outdoor/ nature experiences, theater and songs.
- Assist in the supervision of all assigned groups of participants.
- Work in small groups or 1:1 with students with Recreation Leader support to regulate sensory, emotional, and/or behavioral needs as related to approved reasonable accommodations for participation.
- Report any incidents and/or safety concerns to Camp Directors and/or Adaptive Specialist/Coordinator as soon as is appropriate.
- Follow all health and safety protocols.
- Provide a safe, fun and engaging atmosphere for all participants.
- Be actively involved with participants and engage in activities at all times.
- Work closely with other employees in an enthusiastic, cooperative and supportive manner; ensure collaboration with all staff.
- Develop positive, supportive relationships with participants & the public.
- Assist assigned supervisor with preparing information and materials for assigned site.
- Represent Metro Parks Tacoma professionally at all times.
- Re-enforce discipline, according to camp and out of school time guidelines, as needed.
- Perform emergency first aid and CPR as needed and according to established guidelines; provide for proper safety of participants in recreational programs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Inclusive mindset and openness to working with individuals with a wide range of disabilities.
Must be available to work the entire assigned season; Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer. 2023 Summer Camp availability needed:
July 31 – August 17
Mondays – Thursdays, 8:30am – 1:30pm
Must be able to attend the mandatory training and orientation.
Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have a valid First-Aid and CPR cards before date of employment or be willing to get certified once hired.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Must have leadership skills with ability to be a team player.
Must be creative, energetic and patient.
Previous work with youth / camps desired.
Additional Information
HOURS:
Up to 29 hours per week, hours may vary
ENVIRONMENT:
Recreational facilities and park environment involving indoor and outdoor assignments.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Ability to prepare written or typed recreational and leisure program material and monitor activities.
Ability to conduct classes and exchange information.
Navigating over rough or uneven surfaces outside in park locations and in the field.
Lifting up to 25 pounds.
Standing and or sitting for extended periods of time.
pushing, walking, bending, kneeling or crouching to help participants.
METRO PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
MPT employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
MPT is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource at
Employment is subject to a national background check.
This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.
Sick Leave: 1 hour earned for every 40 hours worked.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –SupportLinc provides emotional wellbeing and work-life balance resources to keep you at your best. Administered by CuraLinc Healthcare, the program offers guidance to help you address and resolve everyday issues at no cost to you or your family. Features include:
Kinside – A child care benefit, connecting you with open spots and discounts of up to 20 percent at top daycares, preschools, camps and after school programs.
Community Center Fitness Pass – All Metro Parks Tacoma employees get a Staff Pass to use at our community centers.The All Center Pass allows access to all four centers – Center at Norpoint, Eastside Community Center, People’s Center and STAR Center – plus three indoor pools, all semi-outdoor fitness classes, and our exciting new online virtual community center.
Note: THIS BENEFIT OVERVIEW IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN MAY BE MODIFIED AND/OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.