Recreation & Athletics Specialist

Recreation & Athletics Specialist 2

North Seattle College is looking to hire a Recreation and Athletic Specialist
2. Salary Range: $49,272.00 - $64,476.00 annually (DOE).

Final date to receive applications:
January 22, 2026. This position is scheduled Monday‑Friday, 2:30 pm–11:00 pm; may require evenings and weekends. 100% on‑site.

Under the supervision of the Director, the Recreation and Athletic Specialist 2 will develop, plan, and execute wellness‑related programming and events, supporting the health, wellness, and recreation goals of North Seattle College. Responsibilities include developing and facilitating a variety of recreational programs, fitness initiatives, wellness workshops, community events, and intramural/club sports activities. The role also involves supervising student staff and part‑time front desk attendants.

• Supports the planning, organization, and direction of on‑ and off‑campus intramural and extramural recreational revenue/non‑revenue‑producing sports activities in coordination with the Recreation Specialist 3, Director, student committees, sports clubs and social agencies; prepares schedules and facilities to support intramural or extramural competition.
• Develops schedule of wellness activities to meet needs, interests, and abilities of students, employees, and community members.
• Leads, trains, and coordinates employees in recreation and wellness programming.
• Plans, organizes, and directs part of recreation and wellness program.
• Recommends and initiates programs or changes to existing programs.
• Assists, or contacts, community resources in planning for special events.
• Publicizes and promotes recreational revenue/non‑revenue‑producing sports activities, wellness programming, classes, and community events.
• Assists in planning and administering operating budgets for programs.
• Confers with Director and Recreation Specialist 3 to determine recreation and wellness program for individuals or groups; participates in coordinating meetings and conferences with institutional supervisory personnel.
• Prepares oral and written progress and adjustment reports; maintains records; prepares written reports to assess facilities and evaluate programs; participates in special studies related to the impact of the recreational/sports/wellness programs on the institution.
• Administers procedures for equipment purchase and inventories; arranges for equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Supervises and coordinates services of volunteers assigned to recreation and wellness programs and events.
• Trains student staff, officials, program coordinators, building attendants, building supervisors, and volunteers for implementation of a program.
• Assigns, instructs, and checks the work of assigned employees.
• Supports front desk operations and assists, instructs, and trains Front Desk Attendants as needed.
• Performs other work as required.

• A bachelor's degree involving major study in either (a) recreation (b) education or physical education or (c) psychology, sociology, or education with a minor in recreation or physical education, and one year of paid, professional recreation experience.
• OR (1) one year of experience as a Recreation and Athletics Specialist 1.
• OR equivalent education/experience.

• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Marketing and promotion experience.
• Team collaboration and relationship‐building experience.
• Adaptability and availability (must be available to work non‑traditional schedule).

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer‑supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

• Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties.
• Encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
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