Position Description
Are you passionate about education and inspiring young minds? Do you believe that college and career exploration should be an exciting and enriching experience? If so, we have the perfect summer position for you! We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Recreation Leader with the Parks Academy of Learning. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a group of middle school students and lead them through a series of fun and engaging activities focused on college and career exploration. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience in education and program delivery. We are hiring for multiple program locations including Denny Middle School, Mercer Middle School, Meany Middle School and Washington Middle School. Programs run June 5 th -August 18 th Monday-Friday . If you are up for the challenge, we invite you to apply today!
About the Seattle Parks and Recreation:
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is providing welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate and build community and promote responsible stewardship of the land. We promote healthy people, a healthy environment and strong communities. Delivering excellent customer service to each visitor and participant is a core value.
SPR commits to City of Seattle Workplace Values and Expectations , and Racial Equity and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We support and hold ourselves accountable by striving to eliminate barriers to access and provide employees with equitable opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
The Recreation Division eliminates barriers through responsive, exceptional recreation services. We operate over 50 recreation facilities (community centers, teen centers, pools, school-based learning centers, environmental learning centers, and boating and sailing centers) and provide opportunities for people to play, learn, and lead healthy, active lives. Our programs and events include fitness and athletics, licensed childcare and preschool, swimming and boating, youth development and job preparation, academic enrichment, and more — including programs designed for older adults and people with disabilities, as well as grant and partnership programs designed and implemented with immigrant and refugee communities.
Job Responsibilities
Recreation Leaders organize, plan, implement and lead recreation activities for various age groups such as mentoring, sports, drama, music, camping, field trips, aquatics programs, special events, athletic competitions, and more. Recreation Leader coordinate seasonal programs or special activities for City-wide recreational programs and recreational programs for special populations. This recruitment process is to fill multiple positions across our various Community Centers.
- You, as a Summer Recreation Leader, will organize, plan, implement and lead fun recreation activities for community members and park goers.
- You will engage with diverse community members using an equity focused lens to create welcoming and accessible spaces for Summer recreation activities.
- You will build partnerships with community-based organizations and/or volunteers.
- You will plan special events based on partnerships and community feedback.
- You will maintain records of all standard activity, special events and program activities and utilize those records to make improvement in program offerings.
- You will prepare promotional materials both in print and on various social media platforms.
- You will conduct cleaning and sanitizing of equipment in compliance with COVID guidelines and will maintain social distancing requirements.
- You will perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Requires one year experience in a community-based recreation program and an associate degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- May be required to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires working outdoors in all types of weather.
- Normally required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- May require strenuous physical activity.
License, Certification and Other Requirements
- Current State of Washington driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
- First Aid and CPR Certificate required within six months of hire.
Additional Information
Hiring Timeline
This job posting is open for continuous recruitment until we’ve filled all the positions . Applications will be reviewed as they are received and positions will be open until filled. Start dates vary based on program needs.
The full salary range for this position is $ 20.75 – $33.33 per hour.
Programs run June 5 th – August 18 th . Schedule will be Monday-Friday. 20-40 hrs /week. Schedule will vary between 7:30am and 4:30pm.
SPR’s Core Competencies:
Accountability & Action:Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high quality standards.
Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City’s commitment to workforce equity.
Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.
Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City’s website at:
“Most” Employees Plans – Human Resources | seattle.gov