Youth Summer Camp- Multiple Positions Available!

Position Details

CITY OF AUBURN COMMUNITY CENTER

The Community Center within our Parks & Recreation Department is looking to hire multiple Recreation Leader I & II and Recreation Assistants for our summer camp programs. Summer camp programs run from June 15, 2024 -September 1, 2024.

Note: This is a non-benefited position working up to 40 hours per week.

Primary Duties

Rec Assistant

• Enforce Community & Event Center and REC Teen Center rules

• Be a positive role model

• Engage youth ages 6-11 in various activities

• Belay on Rock Wall

• Provide direction and discipline when necessary

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, youth and their families

• Assist with Before/After Care

• Assist with Programs

• Other tasks as assigned

Rec Leader I

• Provide on-site leadership for a recreational program, such as the Late-Night Program, After School Programs, Day Camp site, specialized recreation, etc.

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

• Assists in developing, and follows, specific lesson or program plans.

• Oversees the facility while program is being conducted.

• Provides program and staff performance feedback to supervisor.

• Assists in the training and supervises program staff and volunteers while on program site.

• Deals with disruptive behavior in a positive manner.

• Follows written and verbal instructions.

• Keeps program supplies and equipment in a safe and clean condition.

• Enforces department rules and regulations.

• Works evenings and weekends in support of program events.

• Effectively represents the department with program participants and the public.

• Attends training sessions required by the department.

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.

• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance

• May perform miscellaneous basic office tasks.

Rec Leader II

• Coordinates with full-time, regular recreation staff in the planning and overseeing of a recreation program, i.e., publicity, developing lesson plans and program development, ordering of supplies, scheduling of facility, supervision of facility and program.

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

• Trains, schedules, and evaluates program staff.

• Collects any fees and keeps secure until turning over to the City

• Deals with disruptive behavior in a positive manner.

• Follows written and verbal instructions and provides clear verbal and written instructions to program staff.

• Enforces department rules and regulations.

• Works evenings and weekends in support of program events.

• Effectively represents the department with program participants and the public

• Attends training sessions required by the department.

• Obtains and maintains First aid and CPR certification.

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.

• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance

• May perform miscellaneous basic office tasks.

• Performs related work as required

Minimum Qualifications

Recreation Assistant

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

• Must be able to pass background check.

• First Aid and CPR certification may be required.

• Must be available to work on July 4, 2024.

Rec Leader I

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

• Must be able to pass background check.

• First Aid and CPR certification may be required.

• Must possess a valid and current state driver's license at the time of appointment.

• Previous experience in recreation programming and supervision preferred.

• Must be available to work on July 4, 2024.

Rec Leader II

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

• Must be able to pass background check.

• First Aid and CPR certification may be required.

• Must possess a valid, current state driver's license at the time of appointment

• Previous experience in recreation programming and supervision required.

• Must be available to work on July 4, 2024.

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.