Recreation Leader 4 (Supplemental/Seasonal)

Recreation Leader 4 (Supplemental/Seasonal)

Salary

$29.00 Hourly

Location

Highlands Neighborhood Center, 800 Edmonds Avenue NE, WA

Job Type

Supplemental

Job Number

26-00096

Department

PR - Recreation & Human Services

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Description

This position will be open until filled

The City of Renton Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce we are recruiting for a Recreation Leader 4 to support our After School and Teen Programs at the Highlands Neighborhood Center. this position supports a variety of youth and teen recreation opportunities including the STREAM After School Program, Youth Council Meetings, Volunteer Projects, Family Engagement Events, and Evening Recreation Activities.

As a Recreation Leader 4, you will assist the Recreation Coordinator and other City staff with planning, preparing, and implementing engaging recreational and enrichment opportunities for youth and teens. Activities may include STREAM-based instruction, leadership development, games, arts and crafts, special events, volunteer projects, family nights, and community-building activities. This position is also responsible for assisting with program set-up, take-down, facility security, transportation of participants, and general cleaning of the Highlands Neighborhood Center.

This position is an ongoing supplemental position with a short-term schedule of up to 40 hours per week during the fall season (September - December), transitioning to a reduced part-time schedule in 2027 based on program needs.

A successful candidate 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 youth, families, staff, volunteers, and community members
• Cultivate innovation through creativity and engagement
• Patience, adaptability, and empathy
• Teamwork mindset that works well in group settings
• Ability to lead and engage youth and teens in inclusive recreational activities

Hourly Rate - Recreation Leader 4: $29.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Experience, and other Requirements:

• Be at least age 21 years of age (required to transport participants)
• Valid drivers license and successful passing of a required driving record check
• Successful passing of a required background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and teens in recreation, education, after-school, or community-based settings
• Experience facilitating youth leadership or teen engagement programs preferred
• Knowledge of recreational programming, behavior management, and positive youth development practices
• Ability to safely operate City vehicles for transportation of program participants
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe

SUPERVISION:

Reports To: Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor and/or Designee

Supervises: None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide support to, and collaborate with, Recreation Coordinator and other City staff to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing youth and teen programs.
• Provide daily activity oversight and support for the STREAM After School Program.
• Facilitate and support bi-monthly meetings for the Renton Youth Council.
• Assist with planning and implementation of volunteer projects, family and kids night events, teen engagement activities, and community programs.
• Transport participants for after-school programming, field trips, and program-related activities as assigned.
• Lead, instruct, and engage participants using excellent citizenship, leadership, inclusivity, and sportsmanship.
• Provide participants with opportunities to build social skills, leadership abilities, teamwork, and confidence through recreational programming.
• Understand, explain, and uphold program and facility expectations.
• Ensure program and facility rules, policies, and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards.
• Responsible for reporting participant behavioral problems, incidents, or safety concerns to appropriate staff and supervisors.
• Maintain attendance records, activity reports, transportation logs, and facility documentation as required.
• Provide a positive attitude toward participants, families, volunteers, and staff; encourage and serve as a positive role model.
• Assist with coordination and support of volunteers and supplemental staff as assigned.
• Support all evening activities and operations at the Highlands Neighborhood Center.
• Ensure proper use, care, cleaning, and storage of program equipment, vehicles, and supplies.
• Keep program areas tidy, organized, safe, and welcoming to participants and patrons.
• Maintain communication with staff, participants, parents/guardians, and community partners as needed.
• Responsible for assisting with program set-up, take-down, security measures, and general cleaning of the facility.
• May work in more than one assignment within the department.
• Administer first aid as needed.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of assigned recreation programs, activities, and services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
• 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:

• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Driving a City vehicle, and transporting patrons, is a requirement for some positions.
• Frequent communication with City employees and customers.
• Work various schedules including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed 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.

Selection Procedure

Please consider visiting the City of Rentons Career Centerfor more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Accommodation: Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact sjacobs@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.

This position accrues sick leave, but is not eligible for the Citys benefit programs.

01

Please describe your experience working with youth and/or teens. Include the age groups you worked with and the types of programs or activities you supported.

02

This position requires transporting participants to activities and drivers must be at least the age of 21. Are you age 21 or older?

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe your current drivers license status.

• I have a valid drivers license from Washington State.
• I have a valid drivers license from another location.
• I do not have a valid drivers license.

04

Describe a recreational, educational, or leadership activity you planned or facilitated for youth or teens. What was your role and what made the activity successful? If none, write N/A.

05

Are you comfortable driving City vehicles to transport participants for after-school programming, field trips, and activities?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires working the following schedule: Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 8:00 pm Are you available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

07

This is an ongoing supplemental position that will work up to 40 hours per week during fall programming (September-December) and transition to a reduced part-time schedule in 2027. Are you able to meet this scheduling requirement?

• Yes
• No

08

Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes, I have read and understood the information listed above.

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Employer City of Renton

Address 1055 South Grady Way

Renton, Washington, 98057

Phone 425-566-0828

Website http://www.rentonwa.gov/jobs