Recreation Leader - Youth Athletics

The City of Renton is hiring part-time Recreation Leaders (Levels 1, 2, and 3) to support our Youth Sports Programs in multiple areas. Key responsibilities include implementing and overseeing programs and events, delivering excellent customer service to participants and their families, maintaining facilities and supplies, and sports program instruction and assisting participants. Recreation Leaders will also handle site supervision, program setup, upkeep, and provide first aid as needed. This role involves both indoor and outdoor work, including in inclement weather, across various recreation facilities

Candidates will have the following skills and characteristics:

• A customer service focus in all job duties
• Ability to instill trust through authenticity, respect, and integrity
• Communicate effectively with all audiences
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems
• Flexibility when working with youth
• Strong sports knowledge

We are currently looking for applicants that have experience and are interested in working in the following programs. This position may continue to work in various programs throughout the year depending on their sports knowledge and availability.

Youth Soccer

• Refereeing ages 3-8
• Coaching ages 3-8

Youth Volleyball

• Coaching ages 5-15

Track and Field

• Coaching ages 5-14
• Assisting with organization and execution of track and field meets

Baseball

• Supervising fields during baseball games

Sports N' Splash Camp

• Supervising group of youth ages 7-12
• Instructing sports drills and other games
• Supervise and participating in swimming and aquatic activities with participants
• Responding independently to safety and behavioral concerns of participants

Programs generally are located at the Highlands Neighborhood Center or Renton Community Center. Programs and shift hours are dependent on program and time of year but availability on nights and weekends is required.

Hourly Rates:

Recreation Leader 1: $20.90 per hour

Recreation Leader 2: $23.00 per hour

Recreation Leader 3: $26.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide support to, and collaborate with, Recreation Coordinator and other city staff as needed to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing recreation programs, specifically youth sports programs.
• Lead, instruct, and teach participants using excellent sportsmanship and inclusivity.
• Provide each participant the opportunity to succeed and grow their social skills through recreational opportunities.
• Understand, explain and up-hold program and facility expectations.
• Ensure program/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards.
• Responsible for reporting all participant behavioral problems and incidents to appropriate staff and supervisor.
• Provide attendance and facility reports as required.
• 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.
• Understand, explain, and enforce facility rules.
• Keep area tidy, organized, and welcoming to patrons.
• 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 in defining and recommending program goals and objectives.
• Ensure proper use, care, and storage of program equipment.
• Maintain communication with staff, participants, parents/guardian as needed.
• Responsible for the designated site location to ensure proper program set-up, security measures and the general cleaning of the facility.
• May work in more than one assignment in the department.
• Administer first aid as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Recreation Leader 1:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to successfully pass a required background check.
• Volunteer experience related to recreation preferred.

Recreation Leader 2:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or assigned recreation program required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Some positions may require successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Successful passing a required background check.

Recreation Leader 3:

• At least 18 years of age, some positions may require at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum 4 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or assigned recreation program required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Some positions may require successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Successful passing a required background check.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of assigned recreation programs, activities, and services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
• Skill in overseeing and leading the work of others.
• Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to navigate emergency situations.
• Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants.
• Follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Ability to safely perform job tasks in a variety of park and non-park settings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions (Recreation Leader 2 or 3 positions).
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderately loud.
• Work various schedules including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Accommodation: Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact mconerly@rentonwa.gov at least 2 business days prior to the need.

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. If the position requires driving and it is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.