Recreation Leader - STREAM After School Program

City of Renton•800 Edmonds Avenue NE, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Renton Parks and Recreation Department is seeking enthusiastic and dependable Recreation Leaders to join our After School STREAM (Science, Technology, Recreation, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Program at the Highlands Neighborhood Center. We are hiring multiple positions to help provide a fun, safe, and engaging after-school experience for youth. As a Recreation Leader, you will work alongside the Recreation Coordinator and other City staff to plan, prepare, and lead a variety of recreational and enrichment activities for elementary and middle school-aged participants. Programs may include STREAM-based learning, leadership development, games, arts and crafts, special events, volunteer opportunities, family engagement nights, and community-building activities. In addition to leading activities, Recreation Leaders assist with program setup and cleanup, transporting participants, maintaining a clean and welcoming facility, and helping create a positive environment where every child feels included, supported, and encouraged to learn and grow. This is an ongoing supplemental position during the school year. Most shifts are Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with additional opportunities to support special events, school breaks, and other Parks and Recreation programs. We will be accepting applications until positions are filled.

Requirements

At least 16 years of age (Recreation Leader 1)
Must be able to successfully pass a required background check.
At least 18 years of age (Recreation Leader 2 & 3)
Possess high school diploma or GED (Recreation Leader 2 & 3)
2 – 4 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or assigned recreation program required (Recreation Leader 2)
4 – 8 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or assigned recreation program required (Recreation Leader 3)
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License. Some positions may require a Driver's Abstract that is approved by the Risk Management department.

Nice To Haves

Volunteer experience related to recreation preferred (Recreation Leader 1)

Responsibilities

Instruct participants in good citizenship, sportsmanship and safety while setting a good example.
Provide each participant with the opportunity to succeed and improve their social skills through recreational activities.
Responsible for the care, safety, and supervision of program participants
Attend and supervise program participants during field trips and special events.
Provide a positive attitude toward program participants and staff; encourage and serve as a positive role model for program participants.
Responsible for participant discipline and behavior problems that take place during program hours; report all problems and concerns to supervisor; provide attendance and facility reports as needed.
Maintain communication with staff, participants and parents.
Understand, explain, and enforce facility rules.
Keep area tidy, organized, and welcoming to patrons.
Assist in coordination of seasonal staff and volunteer schedules.
Depending on position, may be responsible for overall program supervision, facilitating activities, site rentals, and field use.
Depending on position, may provide direction to other supplemental staff.
Assist staff in other recreational programs and special events as assigned.
Provide facility security and administer first aid as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.