Recreation Lead - Kirkland Teen Union Building

Job Summary 

The Kirkland Parks and Community Services Department is seeking multiple Recreation Leads to support day, evening, and weekend operations at the Kirkland Teen Union Building. This position performs miscellaneous clerical tasks, minor maintenance and cleaning as needs, provides excellent customer service, leads Recreation Attendants in various projects, and engages youth in a variety of settings. The ideal candidate enjoys working with youth (ages range from infants to 17, dependent on program).

Essential Functions

Depending on your work hours, you may perform all or part of the following functions.

• Engage and role model engaging with teens during drop-in hours in various activities
• Engage with preschool-aged youth and their caregivers
• Lead and assist with programs, special events, classes, and activities offered during teen drop-in hours
• Set up and take down equipment and furniture for programs, events, and drop-in hours
• Assist with leading Recreation Attendants in various projects, tasks, and programs
• Prepare and distribute paperwork and supplies to program and event locations. 
• Greet and assist program participants and the public in person and over the phone. 
• Report safety concerns and customer feedback to full-time staff. 
• Perform miscellaneous clerical tasks. 
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning as needed. 
• Perform basic computer functions and data entry. 
• Perform basic cash handling.

 

Hours of Work

The hours of work listed below are ideal, but open to change, dependent on candidate availability. This role works no more than 17 hours per week. It is expected to begin mid-to-late February. Staff are scheduled a month in advance. The ideal candidate can work one of the following shifts but be flexible with working hour changes (with advanced notice). Hours of work may shift during the summer due to programming.

• Shift 1 typical work hours: (September – mid-June) Tuesday, Thursday from 2:15PM-8:15PM and occasional Saturdays from 9:00AM – 3:15PM
• Shift 2 typical work hours: (September – mid-June) Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00AM-2:00PM and Wednesday 9:00AM-12:45PM
• Shift 3: dependent on facility needs

Additional opportunities for hours may be available during the summer and some weekends for facility rentals and recreation programs but are strictly on-call and aren’t guaranteed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Good verbal, written, and telephone communication skills are required. 
• Ability to interact courteously with the public to acknowledge both compliments and complaints. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs. 
• Proficiency in standard computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite applications Word, Excel and Outlook 

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months experience working with youth.
• 6 months experience in customer service
• Applicants must posses or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification prior to position start date

In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. 

 Licenses and Other Requirements: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must be able to lift and carry 35 pounds and use stairs. 

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Work may be performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including City facilities such as community centers, City parks, Lake Washington School District facilities and off-site locations. Work settings may involve high levels of noise, many people, adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, standing for extended periods of time, and interruptions. Desk assignments are done at a computer terminal.

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application.  Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter.  Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail.  Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. First review of applicants will be made by 15th day of original posting.

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