Do you enjoy fresh air and recreation outside during the summer months in Seattle? Do you love working with people? Are you looking for a fun, fast paced, team-oriented, and community-centered work environment? Come join the Seattle Parks and Recreation Team this Summer! We have multiple Recreation Leader positions within the Outdoor Activation and Mobile Recreation (OAMR) Unit available supporting various recreation programs that will run June-August throughout our vibrant City.
About Seattle Parks and Recreation:
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.
Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities. #OneSeattle
The Recreation Division eliminates barriers through responsive, exceptional recreation services. We operate over 50 recreation facilities (community centers, teen centers, pools, school-based learning centers, environmental learning centers, and boating and sailing centers) and provide opportunities for people to play, learn, and lead healthy, active lives. Our programs and events include fitness and athletics, licensed childcare and preschool, swimming and boating, youth development and job preparation, academic enrichment, and more - including programs designed for older adults and people with disabilities, as well as grant and partnership programs designed and implemented with immigrant and refugee communities.
Recreation Leaders assigned to summer programs in the Outdoor Activation and Mobile Recreation (OAMR) Unit plan and implement food, fitness, and mobile recreation programming in partnership with community groups to identify and support the fitness, nutrition and youth career exploration wants and needs of their communities. Built on trust, community, engagement, and the want to strengthen the health of their neighborhoods’ population, OAMR uses interactive, educational and fun activities to promote health and wellbeing. These are positions working in socially and economically underserved communities.
We’re hiring for 2 different programs, Rec N’ the Streets Rec Leaders will begin as early as May 22nd, Food and Fitness Program Rec Leaders will begin as early June 5th. Mandatory Training for Food and Fitness program will occur June 17th- June 21st.
Recreation Leaders assigned to specifically support the Summer Food Service Program will assist in the preparation and planning for the Summer Food Service and Expanded Recreation Programs, which includes site prep, marketing, equipment and supply distribution, monitor performance of United Way of King County AmeriCorps Volunteers, and Career exploration interns. Plan/coordinate orientation-trainings and support development and implementation of recreation activities. Provide day to day support for both programs including problem solving, monitoring staff/volunteers, coordination program coverage, coordination with Human Services Department on summer food service program issues, tracking intermittent time sheets, developing program report, and invoice tracking and processing.
Rec ‘N The Streets (RNTS):
RNTS are mobile community center(s) that provide outside equitable recreation programming in open spaces (e.g., parks, housing developments, senior facility parking lots, and neighborhood blocks) that are located in disadvantage areas. We co-create and implement programs and opportunities that are informed by community voice, health statistics and social distance spacing that provides interactive, educational and fun activities that promote health and wellbeing.
RNTS Rec Leaders will be expected to work 10 hour shifts Wednesday-Saturday 9am-7:30pm. Food and Fitness Rec Leaders will work Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm. All will report daily at the Westbridge office (4209 West Marginal Way) and then will spend the rest of the day working at sites across Seattle.
General Job Responsibilities of a Recreation Leader
You, as a Summer Recreation Leader, will organize, plan, implement and lead fun recreation activities for community members and park goers.
You will engage with diverse community members using an equity focused lens to create welcoming and accessible spaces for Summer recreation activities.
You will build partnerships with community-based organizations and/or volunteers.
You will plan special events based on partnerships and community feedback.
You will maintain records of all standard activity, special events and program activities and utilize those records to make improvement in program offerings.
You will prepare promotional materials both in print and on various social media platforms.
You will conduct cleaning and sanitizing of equipment in compliance with COVID guidelines and will maintain social distancing requirements.
You will perform other duties as assigned.