Salary: $18.25 – $20.46 Hourly
Location : Shoreline, WA
Job Type: Extra Help Ongoing (less than 20 hours per week)
Job Number: 2023-00039
Department: Recreation, Cultural and Community Services
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 06/05/2023
Closing Date: 6/26/2023 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 and social justice.
General Purpose
We have two (2) open Teen Program Leader positions in our Youth and Teen Development Program. 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. This program works out of Richmond Highlands Recreation Center and school district locations. Below is an example of the schedule. Expanded hours available in the summer.
Maximum of 20 hours per week.
Programs exist between these hours:
- Monday through Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 2:00 PM -11:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 PM-11:00 PM
To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and the Supplemental Questions in lieu of the cover letter. (This application does not allow for attachments. Providing complete responses in the Supplemental Questions section will help us determine your qualifications for the job.)
Scope of Work
Provide leadership at all city sponsored teen program events. Assist in sports, music, arts and environmental program development for youth in middle and high school, up to 18 years old. Must have the ability to work late afternoon, evening and/or weekends 10-20 hours per week.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Functions
- Provide guidance, mentorship and support for youth at after-school and late night drop-in programs, secondary schools “co-sponsored” programs and other city-wide teen events.
- Assist in developing and promoting teen-related programs.
- Assist in planning, coordinating and leading field trips.
- Assist in providing outreach at community “hang out” spots to recruit teens to positive options offered at the Shoreline Teen Program.
- Set up, take down and clean up Recreation Center (and other facilities) used by the Teen Program.
- Assist in facilitating the activities and ideas generated by citywide teen population.
- Refer teens to appropriate health and human service agencies as needed.
- Provide information and support to help youth access programs and services in their community.
- Serve as a positive role model for youth.
- Participate enthusiastically in all program activities and events.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism.
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.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Commitment to excellent customer service.
Knowledge and leadership ability in (minimum of one) of the following programming areas: Sports, Music, Visual, Performing and/or Literary Art, Outdoor and/or Environmental Education.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 20 years old
- Valid Washington State Drivers License and ability to meet City of Shoreline vehicle use requirements
- If you do not possess a valid Washington State Drivers License, a successful candidate would be required to obtain a Washington State driver’s license within 3 months of the hire date
- Six month experience working with youth, recreation, sports, disabled, visual or performing arts or equivalent of
- Education – equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Desired: college coursework with emphasis in recreation, education or related social services field
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or must acquire within 3 months of the hire date
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, inclement weather conditions. Schedule may vary including evenings and weekends.
Physical Conditions
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; repeated bending; operating motorized vehicles.
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
Are you at least 20 years of age?
- Yes
- No
03
Describe your experience working with youth, recreation, sports, disabled, visual or performing arts or the equivalent of as it relates to this position. If you do not have this experience, type “NA”.
04
Have you taken any college courses with emphasis in recreation, education or related social services field?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have a valid state-issued driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
06
If no, are you aware that a successful candidate would be required to possess a Washington State driver’s license within 3 months of the hire date?
- Yes
- No
07
A successful candidate will be required to provide a driving abstract with an insurable record. The City will perform a review of applicants’ driving records as part of the recruitment process. Applicants may be determined ineligible based on their driving record. Failure to provide a requested record is an automatic disqualifier from the hiring process. Will you be able to provide a copy of your driving record?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you aware that the employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of State and Federal background checks?
- Yes
- No
09
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