Recreation Aide III - Summer Teen Programs

The Recreation Aide III is responsible for assisting in the implementation of Summer Teen Programs. The Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide array of programs for teens including day trips, overnight camps, and Adventure Camps.

Depending upon the teen's age and interests, they may choose from rock climbing, skateboarding, horseback riding, white water rafting, paint ball, laser tag -- the possibilities are endless.

During the summer, several week-long overnight camping trips are offered.

This is a day camp operating Monday through Friday during the summer for approximately six weeks for teens ages 12 to 15 years old. The camp uses a local school as a base camp and then heads off for a new and exciting adventure each day. Activities include: swimming, hiking, water parks, paintball, horseback riding, kayaking, sports events, and much more!

During the weeks of Teen Adventure Camp, teens will visit many different Northwest destinations.

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 the 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.

The Recreation Aide III will assist with planning, developing, and coordinating the programs, as well as supervising program participants under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License, the ability to drive a fifteen (15) passenger van safely (no special license required) and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier.
• Must passa background investigation.
• Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration and Reform and Control Act.
• Educational background in recreation, education, and/or child development.
• Previous experience in conflict management/resolution, including parent/child relationships.

• Must be able to work independently and as a team player.
• One (1) year previous experience in planning, programming, and supervising recreational and/or educational activities for children ages 12-15 in a school, camp, or recreational setting, or any combination of education and experiences which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
• Previous outdoor experience: camping, hiking, water sports, backpacking and/or other outdoor activities.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certifications, or ability to obtain before the program begins.
• Valid Food Handler's certification or ability to obtain before the program begins.
• Knowledge of various sports, games, arts and crafts, and cooperative group activities.