Assistant Site Lead - Club B; Recreation Leader II

Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $28.97.

The current full hourly range for this position is $28.97 - $30.10.

Be a part of an energetic team serving as a Club B Assistant Site Lead! Under the supervision of an assigned supervisor, serve as an after school Assistant Site Lead on school campus and assist the day-to-day management of the Club B program operations, which includes Clubs, Enrichment Learning Opportunities (ELO's), and Sports at specific Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) Middle School locations.

In this role, you will be a crucial piece of a team of OST (Out of School Time) professionals to support after school enrichment programs to TPS students. This position supports the Site Lead, assisting with daily operations and ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for all Club B participants. In this role, you’ll be able to work with the Site Leads on site to support the full site team, including Instructors, Interns, and Families.

As an Assistant Site Lead, you’ll ensure implementation of high-quality curriculum and support strong student engagement. You’ll help foster a positive site culture rooted in fun, safety, and inclusion while creating a welcoming environment where kids can learn, grow, and build a stronger sense of community.

You’ll play a key role in supporting staff with behavior management and problem-solving, helping the entire team work together smoothly and effectively. With hands‑on training from experienced team members and all the resources you need, you'll step into a rewarding role in youth programming. This role is perfect for individuals with emerging experience in youth programs, education, or recreation who are passionate about making a difference and thrive in fast‑paced, team‑oriented environments.

Applications are reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled.

Work where you play!

Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.

Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Parks Tacoma's mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more.

Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.

Come work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission‑driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to.

On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.

Implement, lead and/or oversee programming and activities in an assigned program area

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.