Recreation Leader II - (Seasonal) Summer Camp Van Driver

City of Burien · Seattle, WA · 1 mo ago

Management$22.77–$27.67/hrTemporary

Typically, the schedule would be four to eight hours a day, Monday - Friday, anytime between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Schedules may be adjusted based on business need to ensure proper coverage is met.
Intermittent Hours: 0 - 40 hours per week, depending upon participant enrollment for the week.

Aid in the supervision of participants of assigned programs.
Participate actively in activities while maintaining order and discipline.
Act as a positive role model for participants at all times.
Assist in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of program staff and volunteers as assigned.
Develop and implement scheduled activities.
Recommend new program components based upon participant and parent input, research, and trends.
Complete facility and/or vehicle safety checks prior to each program occurrence.
Support program evaluations and/or related participant quality assurance measures.
Ensure the safety of participants at all times. Render First Aid in case of minor injuries and CPR as needed.
Work closely with all staff in an enthusiastic, cooperative, and supportive manner and communicate with Recreation Leader III and other staff, volunteers, and City personnel as needed.
Secure and maintain materials and equipment for program needs. Ensure facility and grounds are kept clean and litter-free. Clean program areas and store equipment and supplies at the end of each day.
Attend scheduled staff training and meetings.
Develop and disseminate promotional materials.
Respond to comments, questions, and/or complaints from participants and the general public; provide information to the public concerning program practices, policies, and procedures.
Perform light maintenance duties, including but not limited to sweeping the floor, picking up litter, and cleaning the van as needed.

Provide transportation using the City van for programs. (Incumbents age 21 or over only.)

Recreational interests, needs, and behavioral characteristics of the target population.
Program leadership for two or more of the following interest areas: Visual arts, music, theater, dance, sports, outdoor recreation, games, and/or other healthy activities.
Respectful communication skills.
Knowledge of culturally diverse communities and inclusive recreational practices.
Strong leadership and motivational skills.

Genuinely enthuse and lead program participants in the arts, sports, outdoor recreation, games, and other interest areas.
Show respect for participants.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of issues that affect participants' daily lives.
Serve as a strong role model and mentor.
Foster life skills readiness, including the ability to facilitate discussions on issues (safety, health, substance abuse, violence prevention, etc.)
Create a consistently supportive, enriching program environment.
Be a good listener while conveying a friendly, open, and accepting attitude.
Show patience and be perceptive to the ever-changing needs of participant population.
Be helpful and courteous.
Be an excellent oral communicator.
Be dependable and trustworthy.
Work frequent weekend, evenings, and other irregular hours.
Perform custodial and/or light maintenance duties.
Effectively respond to emergency situations and apply First Aid and CPR when necessary.
Interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

The position requires continuous standing, walking, feeling, talking, seeing, and hearing; frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and repetitive foot motions; occasional stooping, sitting, handling, and repetitive finger, hand, and wrist motions; and rare crawling, kneeling, and climbing.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to monitor participant safety and follow verbal instructions is required.
Incumbent must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry 25 pounds.

Educational background in recreation, education, or child development plus one year of experience in planning, implementing, and supervising recreational and/or educational activities for the target population.
OR Any equivalent combination of education, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that would allow the individual to perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Successful completion of background check.
Valid First Aid and Child and Adult CPR Certification within 60 days of hire.
Applicants age 21 and over may be required to provide transportation for participants using the City van. If so, a valid Washington driver's license with a satisfactory driving record will be required.

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