Recreation Aide III - Athletics

Recreation Aide III - Athletics

Salary

$18.87 - $20.18 Hourly

Location

420 College Street SE, Lacey, WA

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

2026-00038

Department

Parks, Culture & Recreation

Division

Physical Activities

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

BASIC PURPOSE

Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Aide III is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the athletic programs and events in the Parks, Culture and Recreation Department.

The Parks, Culture and Recreation Department serves the community by providing health, inspiration, and recreation opportunities through quality programming, facilities, and community events. In addition, the department furthers the preservation and enhancement of the environment through planned parks, open spaces, and natural habitat areas.

This is a part-time position that will work on average up to 10-20 hours per week on a flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends).

Please note: The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. To ensure consideration for this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for late September and early October 2026.

• This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides excellent customer service to all program participants and program visitors.
• Complies with the City of Lacey work safety standards and procedures.
• Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, assists with coaching sports activities for children 3-10 years of age.
• Assists with greeting and directing participants and spectators at sports special events.
• Assists in all aspects of sports special events including equipment set-up and take-down and recording results.
• Operating independently, opens sports facilities, sets up required equipment, monitors adult and youth league activities, records results, and cleans, closes, and secures facilities.
• Transports equipment and supplies in City vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS

A High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND one (1) year work experience as a Recreation Assistant II or equivalent.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification or ability to obtain before programs begin.

May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would substitute for the above requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSE(S)

• Must pass a thorough background investigation and successfully complete pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the Citys insurance carrier OR must be able to provide own transportation to and from job, meetings, and related job sites.
• Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures and techniques.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of and interest in sports.

Skill in:

• Greeting the public with the conveyed message of willingness to "help" and explains all program information readily and thoroughly.
• Taking the time to ensure the message is easily understood.
• Portraying an image of knowledge, confidence, professionalism, fairness, and caring.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate sports techniques and actively participate in drill activities.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Work in a team setting.
• Learn new ideas and skills.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Work independently.

Part-time positions that work less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for health insurance, other insurances, holidays, vacation, and/or other paid leave benefits provided to regular full-time positions; however, they are covered by Workers Compensation Insurance. The City will comply with RCW 49.46.210 and WACs 296-128-600 through 296-128-700 in providing paid sick leave to all covered employees (non-exempt).

Social Security and Federal withholding taxes will be deducted from wages.

• Please note, that Part-time and On-call positions, working less than than an average of 20 hours per week, are not eligible for membership in the Department of Retirement Systems.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Please read the following instructions before you proceed in responding to the supplemental questions below. Answers to the supplemental questions will be evaluated by subject matter experts. You must answer each question in its entirety for it to be considered as a complete answer. You must also answer the remainder of these questions as truthfully and as accurately as possible. Please do not refer to your resume or other attached documents, or copy and paste information from your resume or other attached documents, in lieu of answering any questions or completing the application. Your responses must be typed in the space provided for each question. Your responses may be assessed in subsequent examinations and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration may result in disqualification from the examination process and possible elimination from future employment opportunities with the City of Lacey. As part of the interview process, you may be invited to come in and perform a work assessment prior to interviews related to the duties of this position. Please note that the work experience section must be completed in order for your application to be considered complete. Please indicate "yes" to show that you have read these instructions and understand that your application may be considered incomplete if any of the above criteria are not met.]

• Yes
• No

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Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of coaching experience do you have?

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Please describe your coaching experience, including the sports and ages that you coached.

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Do you have any personal experience with sports? If so, describe your experience and the level that you competed at.

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Do you have a current First Aid, CPR & AED certification?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing and able to perform the duties and functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Lacey

Address 420 College Street SE

Lacey, Washington, 98503

Phone 360-486-8717

Website www.cityoflacey.org