EH – Teen Program Leader Assisstant

Salary: $16.22 – $17.66 Hourly

Location : Shoreline, WA

Job Type: Extra Help Variable Hours

Job Number: 2023-00051

Department: Recreation, Cultural and Community Services

Division: Recreation

Opening Date: 09/20/2023

Closing Date: 10/15/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

We are seeking two (2) Teen Program Leader Assistants

General Purpose
This position supports the Youth and Teen Development Program with focus on working with Middle School and Tween aged youth. In this position you will serve as a positive role model for youth by helping to plan, lead and participate in activities that reach and respond to the changing needs of youth in our community. Below is an example of the schedule. Expanded hours are available in the summer. Hours may be flexible based on applicant’s availability.

Maximum of 20 hours per week
Scheduled hours may include the following:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 2:00pm – 5:00 PM, Wednesday 1:00pm – 5:00 PM, Saturday 5:00-10:30
• Summer Hours Vary.

Scope of Work
Provide leadership and assist in sports, music, arts and environmental programs for city sponsored Middle School and Tween program events.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Functions

1. Provide guidance, mentorship and support for youth at Middle School and Tween after-school and late night programs. Assist in developing and promoting teen-related programs.
2. Set up, take down and clean up program facilities
3. Assist in facilitating the activities and ideas generated by the citywide teen population.
4. Refer teens to appropriate health and human service agencies as needed.
5. Provide information and support to help youth access programs and services in their community.
6. Serve as a positive role model for youth.
7. Participate enthusiastically in all program activities and events.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism.
Ability to interact with diverse populations of all ages in a friendly and supportive manner.
Ability to relate to interests and concerns of teen population.
Ability to relate to individual teens, as well as those who show a broad range of personal styles.
Must be prompt and reliable.
Organizational and planning skills.
Commitment to excellent customer service.
Ability to work afternoons and weekend evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Six-month experience working or volunteering with youth or in one of the areas of recreation: sports, visual or performing arts, working with people with disabilities, or equivalent.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to acquire within the first 3 months is required.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing State/Federal pre-employment background checks
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Environmental Conditions
Community center/indoor and outdoor recreational facility environment; may travel from site to site; exposure to computer screen; noisy environments; inclement weather conditions. Schedule may vary, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Conditions
Essential and marginal functions may require walking, standing and playing sports.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application or interview process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. To request an accommodation, please call (206) 801-2243.

All positions, including Extra Help, participate in a 401(a) Social Security Replacement Program.
Extra Help employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every forty hours worked.
Extra Help positions are allowed to work up to 1040 hours per year.

01

Acknowledgement of requirements:The City of Shoreline application must be completed (including education & employment history). I acknowledge that if my application is incomplete, the City of Shoreline may not consider me for this position.

• Yes

02

Describe your experience working or volunteering with youth in one of the areas of recreation, sports, visual or performing arts. If none, enter “N/A.”

03

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able and willing to work a variable work schedule that includes late afternoon, evening and weekend hours?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you aware that the employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of State and Federal background checks?

• Yes
• No

06

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. This includes failing to provide detailed work history and responses of “see application”. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and understand that your responses will be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question