Recreation Leader 3

Basic Function

There are three vacancies available. Incumbents in these positions will be selected for the Youth and Teen Programs.

The positions are regular part-time, overtime and benefit eligible that will work 20-30 hours per week, and a member of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit.

Under the supervision of a Recreation Supervisor, the incumbents will create and implement recreational activities to ensure that they are safe, proper, and appropriate; direct the work of recreation leaders; prepare program facilities for use; provide a variety of clerical and office support duties; provide information and assistance to the general public and drive a 14-seat passenger van.

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Representative Duties

• Create, plan, and implement recreational and educational classes, activities, and community-wide events for appropriate groups, including youth, teens, adults, seniors, special populations, and cultural arts; evaluate the effectiveness of these programs and modify as needed. E
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with department and City staff, school district staff, county, community organizations and the general public. E
• Transport program participants to and from their program in a safe and efficient manner driving City's fleet including the fourteen (14) passenger van with wheelchair lift. E
• Provide direction to Recreation Leader 2 and Recreation Leader 1 staff. E
• Prepare facilities for use; set up tables, chairs, other furniture, and equipment; resituate facilities after use; remove and properly store furniture, equipment, materials and supplies as assigned. E
• Perform a variety of clerical and office support duties; type and prepare correspondences; maintain files; schedule appointments, meetings, and activities. E
• Perform related duties as assigned
• E denotes an essential function of the job

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

• One year of community-based recreation or closely related experience

• A combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver's license

• A three-year driving record abstract must be submitted prior to hire.

• Valid adult and child CPR and First Aid Certificates preferred upon hire. Ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire required.

• Valid food handler's permit preferred upon hire (senior programs only). Ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Individuals interested in this position are encouraged to complete the following:

• an online application
• respond to the supplemental questions
• submit a cover letter