Outdoor Adventure Camp Counselors

Position Details

The Outdoor Adventure Camp Program will run from June 15, 2024 -September 1, 2024.

Hours are 7:30am-5:30pm with some evenings and weekends.

This position works in the Auburn Parks outdoor adventure camp program. The adventure camp program travels with teens to various locations to partake in outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, river floating, kayaking, overnight camping, and other outdoor activities.

This is a non-benefited position that performs its duties in support of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department.

Primary Duties

• Implements and monitors recreational programs including, but not limited to, outdoor adventure camps, bike programs, rock climbing, hiking and other outdoor activities; assists in planning program themes, activities, games, and projects; order supplies, tracks spending, and inventories equipment.

• Drive 15 passenger van daily driving is a requirement of this position on trips up to 3 hours each direction. Van training will be provided and is required of all staff.

• Prepares rooms, vehicles, and areas for programs including moving, setting up, taking down, and cleaning, supplies, and/or equipment.

• Assists City staff with programs, activities, special events, day-of-event duties, volunteers, and/or facilities, as assigned.

• Supports the department fleet services including, but not limited to, cleaning vehicles, fueling, checking equipment for appropriate supplies; and reporting service needs, as needed.

• May be required to work a flexible schedule in support of programs and events, particularly weekends and evenings.

• May provides oversight over other non-benefitted or volunteer recreation staff to ensure programs are running as planned/scheduled.

• Oversees program participants; implements planned program activities; and reports behavior issues, as needed.

• Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing including, but not limited to, routine correspondence, minutes, and reports; using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and/or grammar.

• Operates the computer registration system and word processing software in the performance of the office support duties.

• Performs basic clerical and administrative duties, as needed.

• May operate a van to transport participants to, and from, Parks Department locations which includes, but is not limited to, assisting passengers in getting on and off the van as needed, maintaining the van in a safe and operating condition, and working with the supervisor to schedule the van.

• Works effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions.

• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

• Completes work and projects in a thorough and timely manner.

• Understands and follows directions from supervisors, posted work rules, and procedures.

• Works courteously and effectively with public officials, citizens, supervisors, and other employees both in person and over the telephone; assisting them with a wide variety of information pertaining to City and department.

• Assists staff with projects as directed.

• Shows initiative in performing job functions.

• Performs work related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma, or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous work experience or education in recreation or a similar field is highly desirable.

REQUIRED LICENSES

Possess and retain a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.

Possess or has the ability to obtain a valid CPR and First Aid certificate within three (3) weeks of appointment.

Possession of a King County Public Health Department Food Handler's Permit may be required within one (1) month of employment as a condition of work.

Additional Information

READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or humanresources@auburnwa.gov.

Selection procedure:

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Communication from the City of Auburn:

We primarily communicate via email during the recruitment process. Emails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Contact information:

If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov, by phone at 253-470-2087.