Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Year-Round Temporary Positions

City of Vancouver • Vancouver, WA

16d • $16 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is looking for enthusiastic candidates that are skilled in working with all ages and abilities in recreation activities. You will represent the City in a capacity of assisting and/or teaching others in leisure activities such as aquatics, sports, exercise, enrichment and programs. Experience in these fields as well as exceptional customer service and problem solving is desired. Job locations can include Firstenburg Community Center, Marshall Community Center, outdoor local parks and schools. A resume is required.

Requirements

• Current CPR/First Aid card required within 30 days of employment.
• Previous personal experience, work or volunteer experience or training in assigned program.
• Able to always maintain a calm and professional demeanor, including during emergencies.
• Maintain a professional appearance, adhere to dress code, and provide excellent customer service.
• Successful completion of a background check for applicants 18 and older.
• Successfully pass employment references.
• Must be 16 years or older.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in these fields as well as exceptional customer service and problem solving is desired.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and work well with diverse customers of all ages and abilities, and City employee team.
• Implement and lead a variety programs, classes, leagues and activities.
• Assist in providing a safe program and environment for participants and staff.
• Understand and implement City of Vancouver values: Compassionate, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, Empowered; policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required through assigned program.
• Work a flexible schedule including, days, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Enforce rules and keep control of the game
• Behavior management and clarify rules
• Train new referees as needed
• Setup and takedown of equipment
• Run scoreboards and score clocks, keep track of rosters, track game statistics
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the program activities, schedule, and supplies.
• Supervise refs, scorekeepers, players and spectators, keep track of rosters.
• Behavior management, deescalate conflict and clarify rules.
• Supervise and enforce gymnasium policies and procedures during open gym, teen time, and youth and adult leagues/programs.
• Provide and implement positive customer service practices with participants and spectators.
• Thorough understanding of various neurodiverse needs and services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor with all participants.
• Enforce program structure and rules that ensure the physical and mental safety of all participants and staff.
• Engage with and encourage meaningful development of skills through participation in a variety of activities.
• Obtain a Belay Certification through our in-house training.
• Manage and belay at the climbing wall during open climbs on your own.
• Teach climbing wall classes for children ages 4-13.

Benefits

• Beyond the City’s competitive salaries, our benefits and work environment support and encourage a healthy, balanced lifestyle and ongoing development and learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed