HUD -Gym Activities Assistant

Open:
July 17, 2026 Close:
July 31, 2026

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Under the general supervision of the Resident Services and Compliance Manager, this position assists with planning and arranging social, cultural and recreational activities for participant families in the Puyallup Tribal Housing Department. Responsibilities include coordinating event planning, researching social service resources, driving, shopping, cooking, preparing and distributing flyers, event set‑up and clean‑up, and working with families on individual needs.

• Assists Gym Activities Coordinator with co‑organizing and planning cultural/recreational activities for tenants in tribal housing.
• Suggests ideas that will engage participation in housing.
• Develops and maintains a positive rapport with housing tenants at social, cultural, and recreational events.
• Works a flexible schedule that includes weekend events.
• Gathers information from tribal, federal, state, and local entities about social services resources available to families in tribal housing.
• Supervises open gym and other events as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

High School Diploma or GED and one year of related experience. Basic beginner level experience in computer skills, specifically working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher is required.

Ability to identify, read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Employee should have the ability to communicate effectively in a large setting and present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license. Driver’s license must not contain any restrictions that would prevent the employee from driving a GSA vehicle.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check to work with children prior to and throughout employment.

• Experience driving large utility vans.
• Experience working with Native populations centered on community building.
• Knowledge of working with disadvantaged/at risk community members.
• Familiarity with social justice issues that affect Native communities.
• Experience organizing and executing large recreational events.
• Strong work ethic and ability to network with other entities within the tribe.

• Requires the ability to operate a typewriter, personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• Regularly required to sit while performing duties of this job.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Requires specific vision abilities including close vision and ability to adjust focus.

• The noise level is low to moderate.
• The physical exertion is low to moderate.
• Work is performed in an office setting with occasional travel to visit residents at their homes.
• There is occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Native American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.