Recreation Aide I​/II​/III - Playground Pals & Summer Day Camp

Job Summary

Reporting to the Recreation Site Coordinator, the Recreation Aide I/II/III are responsible for assisting in the implementation of day camp programs and will work at one of three elementary schools within the North Thurston School Public District. These positions will work 20‑40 hours per week from approximately the end of June to the middle of August, with additional hours for program planning, setup, and staff training.

We offer a fun and safe day camp experience for youth, ages 6 to 12, during the summer and over school breaks. Weekly camps are theme‑oriented and packed with creative and healthy outdoor activities, including field trips, swimming, sports, group games, arts and crafts, special guests, and events.

This program is offered in conjunction with the Summer Lunch Program. Children ages 6 to 12 can come for lunch and then stay for Playground Pals. On‑site staff provide structured play and craft activities, along with special guests and events.

Recreation Aide I: $16.84 – $17.80
Recreation Aide II: $18.25 – $19.48
Recreation Aide III: $19.42 – $20.73

Please note:

The hiring manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time. To ensure consideration for this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.

* This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.*

• Provides stimulating activities in a safe, positive, fun and challenging environment for children ages 6‑12 years.
• Plans, delivers, and evaluates age‑appropriate activities to assigned groups of children under the direction of the Recreation Site Coordinator and will work independently and as a team player.

Recreation Aide I

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• No education or experience required.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation and successfully complete pre‑employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follow all required safety policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City’s insurance carrier OR must be able to provide own transportation to and from job, meetings, and related job sites.
• Must possess a valid Food Handler’s certification, OR the ability to obtain before the program begins.
• Must possess valid First Aid and CPR certifications, OR the ability to obtain before the program begins.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Recreation Aide II

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. OR any combination of education and experience which would provide for the desired knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.

Recreation Aide III

• Minimum of 19 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. OR any combination of education and experience which would provide for the desired knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.

Recreation Aide I

• No additional experience required.

Recreation Aide II

• One (1) year experience in planning, programming, and supervising recreational and/or educational activities for children in a school, camp, or recreation setting.

Recreation Aide III

• One (1) year experience in planning, programming, and supervising recreational and/or educational activities for children in a school, camp, or recreation setting.
• Outdoor experience: camping, hiking, water sports, backpacking, and/or other outdoor activities.

• Various sports, games, arts and crafts, and cooperative group activities.
• First Aid and the procedures…