Recreation Leader 1

Recreation Leader 1

Salary

$18.95 - $23.09 Hourly

Location

SeaTac Community Center; SeaTac, WA

Job Type

Seasonal/Extra Labor

Job Number

2026-032

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Community Center

Opening Date

06/11/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Program Specialist or Recreation Leader 2, this seasonal position helps conduct indoor and/or outdoor activities ensuring activities are safe, proper and appropriate. This position also is responsible for helping to maintain equipment and grounds.

Representative Duties

Help lead indoor and/or outdoor recreational activities including special events, playground activities and camps. E

Assist participants in appropriate recreational activities (i.e. arts and crafts, field trips, sports) and a variety of recreational activities and educational programs. E

Maintain a variety of records and help write periodic reports. E

Maintain program equipment in good working order. Ensure facility and grounds are kept neat, clean and litter free. Perform custodial and light maintenance duties. E

Provide information to the public concerning recreation programs, policies, regulations and schedules; answer participant inquiries in person and over the telephone. E

Render routine First Aid in case of minor injury and administer CPR as needed. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

E denotes an essential function of the job

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age.
• Interest in community recreation and/or education programs preferred.
• A combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• General rules, regulations, practices, and terminology of recreation activities.
• Requirements of maintaining facilities and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy and respect.

SKILL IN:

• Helping lead a variety of youth recreational activities.
• Analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action.
• Reading, interpreting, applying and explaining rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintaining current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Establishing rapport and maintaining cooperative working relationships with user populations, parents and staff.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid adult and child CPR and First Aid Certificates preferred. Ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire required.

Social Security Replacement Fund for Temporary and Seasonal employees

Employer City of SeaTac

Address 4800 South 188th Street

SeaTac, Washington, 98188

Phone 206-973-4650

Website http://www.seatacwa.gov