Recreation Assistant - North Bellevue Community Center

Job Summary

City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services is hiring a Recreation Assistant 2 at North Bellevue Community Center. This partially benefited position involves active monitoring of physical Parks & Community Services Department sites during scheduled events. The Recreation Assistant 2 will plan, organize, and lead recreation programs for youth and adults for up to 23 hours per week. The employee will handle front‑desk shifts, Saturdays 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., monitor rental events, provide customer service, assist with projects or shifts as needed, and drive a 15‑person passenger van for program transportation.

Variable – day, evening, and weekend shifts; up to 23 hours per week. Schedule determined at time of hire based on applicant availability and facility needs.

North Bellevue Community Center.

Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.

In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.

We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.

Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities, power, and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity, which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right, not a privilege, and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices, we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community.

• Organize and lead recreation programs for youth and adults, including Saturday morning programs (9 a.m.–3 p.m.).
• Drive a 15‑person passenger van.
• Unlock and lock city facilities for scheduled programs/events.
• Monitor proper use of facilities by city and non‑city groups, enforce conduct rules, involve supervisor and law enforcement as needed.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure participant safety.
• Work with staff to develop a cooperative, supportive, and enthusiastic atmosphere.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff and participants.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Provide high‑quality customer service to patrons and staff.
• Complete reports accurately and timely.
• Perform other tasks and duties assigned by supervisor.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and complete required paperwork.
• Work as a team member exploring reasonable accommodations for participants on an individual basis.
• Front‑desk customer service at NBCC, including answering phones, responding to program questions, registering customers, and handling money.
• Use Bellevue Parks scheduling software for class registration and payment processing.
• May perform other recreational related tasks during monitored events.
• During rental programs, breaks and lunches are paid and must be taken on‑site to be available to renters in case of emergency.
• While working at NBCC, lunches are unpaid and may be taken off‑site.

• Knowledge of principles, rules, materials, and equipment for a variety of program sites.
• Effective communication with the public and employees concerning event issues.
• Comfortable using basic computer software for program registration and payment.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Written report preparation skills.
• Present a neat and professional appearance.
• Enthusiastic and positive outlook.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR training.
• Embrace individual and group differences.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of people.
• Must have Washington State Patrol form cleared.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• One or more years of experience in assigned activity or program or in the general parks, recreation, and…