Park Program Lead

About the role

The Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors with over 343 acres of unique parks and open areas, a variety of quality recreation programs, community events, CenterPlace Regional Event Center, a Senior Center, and three outdoor pools operated seasonally. The department strives to support strong community values and improve livability by providing and promoting quality recreation areas, programs, and facilities.

About the position

Why join our organization? We are a small, hard-working team in the business of building better lives through the power of parks and recreation. Spokane Valley Summer Park Program is a unique program that greatly serves the needs of our community's most precious assets, our youth. Park Program Leads work independently at Spokane Valley Park, providing recreation experiences for children during their summer break. This program greatly impacts the underserved youth of Spokane Valley, who are most in need of role models, recreational activities, and a safe, enriching environment to thrive. This program partners with the East Valley School District Meal program and provides FREE breakfast and lunch to children in the park during the summer. The Park Program Lead position seeks an exceptional leader who is hardworking, creative, experienced, self-motivated, reliable, and passionate about working with youth. Park Program Lead works with children ages 3-15, Monday through Thursday, for 20 hours per week during the summer months. Park Program staff can also gain additional hours working other summer recreation events and programs. There will be extensive staff training prior to the start of the program. The Park Program runs mid-June through late August. All staff members are expected to work the full duration of the program.

Select examples of duties

• Supervise and ensure the safety of participants in the FREE Park Program.
• Work with children ages 3-15, Monday through Thursday, for 20 hours per week during the summer months.
• Participate in the East Valley School District Meal program and provide FREE breakfast and lunch to children in the park during the summer.
• Gain additional hours working other summer recreation events and programs.
• Attend extensive staff training prior to the start of the program.