Recreation Assistant

The City of Whitefish is actively recruiting for a part-time Recreation Assistant to join our Parks and Recreation Department. We welcome your inquiries and encourage you to apply! If you have a passion for serving the public sector, this may be the perfect fit for you.

One of the fastest growing cities in Montana, Whitefish is consistently rated one of the best small towns in America and was named one of the top 25 ski towns in the world by National Geographic. It is located on the shores of Whitefish Lake and the base of Big Mountain – home to Whitefish Mountain Resort. Whitefish also boasts over 36 miles of natural surface single-track mountain biking and hiking trails with 10 trailheads, golfing, world class dining, two professional live theater companies, and is only thirty minutes from Glacier National Park.

This position is part-time with the following schedule:

20 hours per week September – May
40 hours per week June - August

Benefits of working for the City of Whitefish include:

• Health, Dental, Orthodontic, and Vision Insurance - Employer/employee contribution to monthly premium will be at a prorated amount based on hours worked
• Generous employer contribution toward Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for those who choose the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) -
• Free annual biometric screening - Employee and spouse/partner can earn up to $200 incentive for participation
• City Wellness Program - City pays $30 per month to employees to use toward wellness
• Corporate rate membership to The Wave health club (billed to City and deducted through payroll)
• Montana Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - includes employer and employee contributions
• 15 days of paid vacation earned per year (prorated based on hours worked)
• 12 days of paid sick leave earned per year (prorated based on hours worked)
• 12.5 paid holidays per year (prorated based on hours worked)
• One paid personal day per year (prorated based on hours worked)
• $25,000 employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy for employee and $5,000 for spouse/dependents. Voluntary life is available to employee, spouse/partner, and dependents, monthly premium paid by employee.
• 125 Cafeteria Plans - Optional Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Free Employee Assistance Program - 6 free counseling sessions per issue, per person in household
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan (457) – Pretax and Roth Available
• Optional Aflac Plans including Accident, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Hospital and Critical Illness
• May be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan (PSLF) - click here to learn more and to understand your eligibility
• City paid continuing education, training and development (as approved by supervisor and City Manager)
• FMLA - up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year (rolling calendar year) available after working 1250 hours within previous 12 months and employed for 12 months for qualifying events. Accrued leave utilized concurrently.
• Bereavement Leave - up to 5 paid days off for death of immediate family member
• Jury & Witness Duty Leave
• Military Leave
• 15% -20% discount on Verizon voice plans and select data plans
• T-Mobile exclusive offers with Work Perks – 15% off the Go5G Plus or Go5G Next rate plans
• AT&T discounts also available
• Parks & Recreation After School and Summer Day Camp services provided at no cost to employees
• Whitefish Workforce Assistance Program - designed to help full-time, part-time and seasonal equivalent employees to successfully live and work in the Whitefish area by providing rental assistance – click here to learn more and understand your eligibility.

APPLY BY: This recruitment will remain open until filled. For assistance with online application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 406-863-2464 or email [email protected].

EOE-AA-M/F-VET-DISABILITY

1. Exhibits behavior consistent with the mission, vision and values of the City of Whitefish.
2. Furthers the mission, vision, and values of the City through excellent customer service, creative problem solving, decision making and stewardship of City resources.
3. Provides teaching, mentoring and motivation to other employees within the organization through the sharing of knowledge, skills and information.
4. Is proactive in performing and improving his/her own work and suggests and participates in projects and activities to improve the function of the entire organization.  
5. Demonstrates emotional intelligence in day-to-day work, decision making and problem solving.
6. Initiates and suggests actions to improve departmental and City operations, employee performance, morale and work methods.
7. Demonstrates a commitment to provide and require excellent customer service through cooperative team and individual efforts.

1. Provides suggestions, advice and support to supervisor, department head, other City employees, employee teams, and the City customers.
2. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with the supervisor, department head, City employees, program participants, school staff, and the public.
3. Works cooperatively with all City employees toward the common goal of providing high quality services.
4. Exhibits excellent interpersonal and human relationship skills.

1. Performs all job duties in compliance with the established rules and regulations of the City of Whitefish.  
2. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for completion of work assignments in the absence of a department supervisor; provides responsive and timely feedback to supervisory staff on status and progress of work activities.
3. Promotes safe work practices and ensures compliance with City safety policies.
4. Maintains individual knowledge and skills to be able to carry out all duties of position.
5. Handles other responsibilities and duties as assigned or needed.
6. Suggests and carries out procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance.

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. 1+ years’ experience coaching youth sports and/or facilitating youth sports camps
3. an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

1. Must have the initiative to carry out work assignments in a timely manner.
2. Must possess good verbal and written communication skills in English to deal positively and effectively with the public.
3. Must have the ability to remain calm, cool, and collected during confrontation.
4. Should demonstrate enthusiasm for activities, patience, and self-control.
5. Should have the ability to maintain control of children in a positive manner.
6. Have a genuine concern for the well-being and development of young children.
7. Must have the fortitude to abide by and enforce rules, policies and procedures.
8. Ability to work effectively with young people.
9. Ability to work well with other staff members.  
10.   Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
11. Ability to demonstrate proper etiquette (behavior, safety, emergency procedures, cleanliness, etc.)
12. Willingness to take initiative and work independently.