RNTS- Recreation Leader

About Seattle Parks and Recreation

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors.

Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities.

#One Seattle

The Recreation Division eliminates barriers through responsive, exceptional recreation services. We operate over 50 recreation facilities (community centers, teen centers, pools, school-based learning centers, environmental learning centers, and boating and sailing centers) and provide opportunities for people to play, learn, and lead healthy, active lives. Our programs and events include fitness and athletics, licensed childcare and preschool, swimming and boating, youth development and job preparation, academic enrichment, and more -- including programs designed for older adults and people with disabilities, as well as grant and partnership programs designed and implemented with immigrant and refugee communities.

In partnership with community groups, identify and support the wants and needs of their communities. Built on trust, community, engagement, and the desire to strengthen the health of your neighborhood’s population, OAMR uses interactive, educational, and fun activities to promote health and wellbeing.

• Recreation Leader:
  Organizes, plans, implements, and leads Outdoor recreation activities and special events. Coordinates seasonal programs and special activities for recreational programs in Equity Zones. In various weather conditions. This position will rotate among several assigned programs designed for various Demographics including Toddle/Youth, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Intergenerational.
• This position will Secure and maintain all materials and equipment for assigned programs; this position will supervise activities and monitor performance of volunteers, coaches, recreation attendants, and High School interns during these activities.
• Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of recreation participants and spectators and renders routine first aid in cases of minor injury.
• Maintains such records as attendance, program activities, volunteer participation, and special events activities. Prepares weekly reports of all activities.
• Prepares promotional materials for the program such as brochures, flyers, and posters.
• Conducts community outreach, such as school events, social media, promotional flyer dissemination, and leveraging ‘word of mouth’ support of youth.

• Food and Fitness
• Rec In the Streets (RNTS)
• Summer Playgrounds/Meals
• Career Explorations
• Enterprise
• Community Engagement Ambassadors

• May be required to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May require strenuous physical activity.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requires one year experience in a community-based recreation program and an associate degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, or…