Recreation Program Specialist -Youth

Salary:

$34.69 - $44.41 Hourly

Location :

SeaTac Community Center; SeaTac, WA

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

06-052024

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date:

06/14/2024

Closing Date:

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Basic Function

This position is overtime eligible and a member of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit.

Under the direction of the Recreation Program Supervisor, the incumbent will plan, prepare, coordinate and implement recreational and educational classes and activities for the citizens of SeaTac; assist in the overall planning and coordination of the City's Parks and Recreation programs; schedule and train assigned personnel, and assist supervisor with developing and monitoring the program budget.

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Representative Duties

Below are some of the essential job functions, but not all:

Plan, prepare, coordinate, and implement recreational and educational classes, activities, and community-wide events for assigned City populations, including youth, teens, adults, seniors, special populations, and cultural arts; evaluate the effectiveness of these programs and modify as needed.

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Monitor, schedule and supervise facility use by participant groups; provide rental information and rent space to patrons; open and close the facility as needed.

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Maintain inventory of materials, supplies and equipment; observe and report need for maintenance services. Help maintain the cleanliness of program vehicles.

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Prepare daily, weekly, and seasonal schedules of events and activities; develop and coordinate schedules with parks department and other City staff. Register patrons for recreation programs and classes; collect and receipt moneys.

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Provide a variety of general information to the public regarding Parks and Recreation programs and activities; respond to questions and resolve complaints as needed; attend community meetings to notify public of daily operations and special projects; attend conferences and workshops as required.

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Train, coordinate, and monitor the work of assigned volunteers and seasonal employees; make recommendations for personnel actions as appropriate, and assist in the recruitment, selection and hiring process.

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Implement YPQ initiative (Youth Program Quality) and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) into program delivery.

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denotes an essential function of the job

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED is required.

College-level course work in recreation and leisure studies or related field is required.

Two (2) years of recreation program experience required.

Good interpersonal skills, effective communication skills Ability to manage the daily operations of a recreation programs Ability to lead staff Experience working with diverse populations

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A combination of education, training and experience that provides the candidate with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.

Preferred Requirements :
Degree in recreation and leisure studies or related field Supervisory experience in a recreation program CPRP (Certified Parks & Recreation Professional)

Licenses and Other Requirements

HOW TO APPLY: Individuals interested in this position are encouraged to complete the following:
•an online application
•respond to the supplemental questions
•submit a cover letter addressing how you meet or exceed the required education and experience

Note : The final candidate that moves to the final round of interviews will be required to submit and present a weeklong schedule of events and activities for one week of camp for 40 elementary age students at a local elementary school. This schedule will be one that will be distributed as informational to parents.

The City of SeaTac offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. These benefits include the following:

Medical Benefits/Life Insurance :

Regence Medical Insurance: choice of a copay or High Deductible Plan with option of a Health Savings Account

Kaiser Permanente with a Deductible

Choice of Delta Dental of Washington or Willamette Dental Group for Employer Paid Dental Plans

VSP is Employer Paid Vision Plan

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with the Hartford Insurance Company

Employer Paid Long Term Disability with Standard Insurance

Employee Assistance Program with Compsych

Retirement:
Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS); employee and employer contribute to the plan.

Social Security Replacement :
The City contributes 5.058% to the 401a Social Security Replacement Plan with MissionSquare 401a. Employee contributes 6.2%.

Deferred Compensation:
Employees have the option of contributing to an MissionSquare 457 plan.

Paid Leave:

Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month

Accrue 8 hours of vacation leave per month

11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays per year

Management leave for exempt personnel

Tuition Reimbursement:

employees are eligible to participate after completion of their probationary period.

Wellness Program:

Fun and engaging wellness activities to encourage a healthy work place.

Commuter Trip Reduction Program : The City provides incentives to reduce single occupancy vehicle commute, and provides a monthly pass up to $100 to cover transit needs.

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