Recreation Staff - Youth Programs

This temporary position is responsible for supervision of a program, assisting in specific program planning, and training and supervising other program staff and volunteers.

Possible Programs

• Facility Attendant
• Specialized Recreation
• Preschool Program
• Day Camp (Youth & Teen)
• Birthday Party Packages
• Parent's Night Out
• After School Program
• Late Night Program
• Special Events

Primary Duties

• Provide on‑site leadership for recreational programs, camps, and events such as Preschool Programs, Late Nights, Specialized Recreation, School Break Camps, 1‑Day Events, etc.
• Work courteously and effectively with participants, public officials, citizens, contractors, supervisors, and other employees, both in person and over the telephone, assisting them with a wide variety of information pertaining to the City and department.
• Assist in developing and follow specific lesson or program plans.
• Oversee the facility while the program is being conducted.
• Provide program and staff performance feedback to the supervisor.
• Assist in training and supervise program staff and volunteers while on the program site.
• Address disruptive behavior in a positive manner.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Keep program supplies and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Enforce department rules and regulations.
• Work evenings and weekends in support of program events.
• Effectively represent the department with program participants and the public.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• May perform miscellaneous basic office tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 16 years old for Recreation Assistant and 18 years old for Recreation Leader.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• First Aid and CPR certification may be required.
• Previous experience in recreation programming and supervision preferred.

Schedule

Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Commitment to Inclusion

Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the 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.