Preschool Recreation Leader

Description

The Tukwila Community Center is looking to hire multiple Preschool Recreation Leaders to work in our Pre-School program! As a Preschool Recreation Leader, you will assist with daily tasks and support the teacher in implementing lesson plans and activities.

The Tukwila Community Center boasts beautiful meeting rooms, classrooms, banquet facilities, and a commercial kitchen, which are available for rental. The center is in a peaceful setting along the Duwamish River. It hosts several activities and resources for seniors, adults, teens, and young children. This includes fitness, recreation and wellness programs, as well as a preschool.

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, Sea Tac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of Sea Tac Airport.

It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

Caring –We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.

Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.

Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

This is a temporary seasonal position assigned to the Tukwila Parks & Recreation Preschool Program. This position will assist recreation staff with direct program leadership, general supervision and general operation over the preschool programs and activities. (Position not to exceed 1040 hours in a 12-month period). Working hours will be 8:45am – 12:45 pm., Monday - Friday.

This position is a seasonal/temporary position and Non-PERS or benefits eligible. All positions are limited, part-time and will not exceed 1040 hours in a 12-month period. You can expect to work 20 hours per week depending on program needs.

Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" sections of your application in the Government Jobs website. To be considered for this position you MUST apply online and complete the entire application.

A cover letter and resume are optional

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at, Human Resources.

• Assists with general supervision of preschool programs and activities.
• Safeguards program participants and provides for a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintains and oversees the proper use of equipment and supplies by participants.
• Completes and maintains proper forms, reports, and information for recreation staff.
• Enforces facility, equipment, and program rules and regulations, taking appropriate corrective action with participants when necessary.
• Assists with planning, scheduling, and organizing of preschool events and activities.
• Other duties vary based on specific responsibilities for each position.

• Friendly, positive and able to work in a preschool classroom;
• Physical ability sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
• Abili…