Recreation Assistant 55006-2025

Vancouver Public Schools•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

Temporary, part-time, on-call position which will not exceed 19 hours per week. We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview. Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying. All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Requirements

Minimum 16 years of age
Completion of in-district climbing course required, outside Belay certification considered
Knowledge demonstrating ability to help facilitate group events in the gym, including wall climbing
Ability to lead gym games as needed for private parties and camps
Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and a team player attitude
Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, business and community groups and/or other members of the public
Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Responsibilities

Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
Serves as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
Serve as belayer during open and/or private s essions for the climbing wall
Ensure that all climbers have signed the liability waiver
Will supervise open climbing sessions and strictly enforce safety procedures during open climbing times
Monitor and keep area clean
Equipment fitting and care as needed
Lead and monitor gym games and activities for extended day programs, events or parties, as necessary
Keep all areas of facility presentable between sessions/parties as necessary, to include classrooms, lobby, locker rooms
Provide exceptional customer service - answer phones, greet customers with courtesy
Be aware of all current JPCC programs and information to answer inquiries
Dress and act appropriately as a representative of the school district
Performs other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits.
Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave.
Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
Personal Leave: 3 days per school year
Twelve (12) month full-time Pro Tech employees are eligible to accrue ten (10) days vacation at one (1) - five (5) years of service. The accrual days are incrementally improved by five (5) days at the completion of five (5), eleven (11) and twenty (20) consecutive years of service respectively.

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