Recreation Leader III - (Seasonal) Various Programs

About the role

We are seeking individuals passionate about working with kids in elementary and middle school. This role offers the opportunity to serve our community.

Summer

• Typically 4-8 hours a day, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Candidates must be flexible to work limited days and times to accommodate program needs.

School Year

• Intermittent Hours: 0-16 hours per week, depending on program needs.
• Candidates must be flexible to work limited days and times to accommodate program needs.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements assigned programs.
• Recommends new components for assigned programs based on participant and parent input, research, and trends.
• Provides inspired and enthusiastic leadership, support, and mentoring on-site for program participants.
• Serves as lead staff for assigned programs.
• Takes lead in selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating program part-time staff and volunteers.
• Prepares staff and volunteer work schedules.
• Develops positive relationships with participants, parents, co-workers, school staff, and general public.
• Maintains a positive and safe program environment by monitoring participants' behavior.
• Provides transportation using City van for after-school and trip programs.
• Sets up and takes down rooms for program implementation; provides facility clean-up as needed.
• Sets up and takes down rooms for program implementation; provides facility clean-up as needed.
• Submits weekly reports.
• Monitors budget and expenditures for assigned programs.
• Researches, recruits, and coordinates community partners to supplement programs.
• Coordinates registration and payments with City of Burien Customer Service Representatives.
• Develops content, schedules, and leads regular intermittent staff meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

One year of experience leading or teaching youth programs, with one year of college coursework in Recreation, Education and/or related field, or any equivalent combination of education, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which would allow an individual to perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Special Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• Valid Washington State Driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Valid First Aid and Child and Adult CPR Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain a public health department food handler's permit may be required.

Additional Information

• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must have a valid First Aid and Child and Adult CPR Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain a public health department food handler's permit, if required.