Recreation Leader - STREAM After School Program

Recreation Leader - STREAM After School Program

Salary

$21.57 - $26.00 Hourly

Location

Highlands Neighborhood Center, 800 Edmonds Avenue NE, WA

Job Type

Supplemental

Job Number

26-00114

Department

PR - Recreation & Human Services

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Description

The City of Renton Parks and Recreation Department is seeking enthusiastic and dependable Recreation Leaders to join our After School STREAM (Science, Technology, Recreation, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Program at the Highlands Neighborhood Center. We are hiring multiple positions to help provide a fun, safe, and engaging after-school experience for youth.

As a Recreation Leader, you will work alongside the Recreation Coordinator and other City staff to plan, prepare, and lead a variety of recreational and enrichment activities for elementary and middle school-aged participants. Programs may include STREAM-based learning, leadership development, games, arts and crafts, special events, volunteer opportunities, family engagement nights, and community-building activities.

In addition to leading activities, Recreation Leaders assist with program setup and cleanup, transporting participants, maintaining a clean and welcoming facility, and helping create a positive environment where every child feels included, supported, and encouraged to learn and grow.

This is an ongoing supplemental position during the school year. Most shifts are Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with additional opportunities to support special events, school breaks, and other Parks and Recreation programs.

We will be accepting applications until positions are filled.

Were Looking for Someone Who:

• Is passionate about working with youth and creating positive, meaningful experiences.
• Delivers exceptional customer service to participants, families, and community members.
• Builds trust through authenticity, respect, and integrity.
• Communicates effectively with youth, parents, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Brings creativity, innovation, and enthusiasm to recreational programming.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team while also taking initiative.
• Can confidently lead and actively engage youth and teens in inclusive, safe, and fun recreational activities.
• Serves as a positive role model and helps foster a welcoming environment for participants of all backgrounds and abilities.

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.
• Possess high school diploma or GED.
• 2 - 4 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or assigned recreation program required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a required background check.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers License.
• Some positions may require a Drivers Abstract that is approved by the Risk Management department.

Recreation Leader 3:

• At least 18 years of age, some positions may require at least 21 years of age.
• Possess high school diploma or GED.
• 4 - 8 years of previous work, or volunteer, experience related to the designated or assigned recreation program required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a required background check.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers License.
• Some positions may require a Drivers Abstract that is approved by the Risk Management department.

Recreation Leader I: Assist and support Recreation Coordinator and other City staff as needed. Provide direct assistance to Recreation Leader II and III level employees with planning, preparing, and implementing theme-based activities and field trips for youth in the designated or assigned program. This position is also responsible for the security and general cleaning of the facility.

Recreation Leader II: Provide support to Recreation Coordinator and other city staff as needed to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing recreation programs. May provide direction and oversight to Recreation Leader I level employees. Depending on designated or assigned program, activities may include field trips, events, crafts, music, movement, games, STEM instruction, adaptive recreation, sports coordination, and physical fitness. This position is also responsible for the security and general cleaning of the facility.

Recreation Leader III: Provide direction to Recreation Leader I/II level employees. Provide support to, and collaborate with, Recreation Coordinator and other city staff as needed to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing recreation programs. Depending on designated or assigned program, activities may include field trips, events, crafts, music, movement, games, STEM instruction, adaptive recreation, athletic coach, sports coordination, and physical fitness. Responsible for the designated site location to ensure proper security measures and the general cleaning of the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct participants in good citizenship, sportsmanship and safety while setting a good example.
• Provide each participant with the opportunity to succeed and improve their social skills through recreational activities.
• Responsible for the care, safety, and supervision of program participants
• 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.
• Responsible for participant discipline and behavior problems that take place during program hours; report all problems and concerns to supervisor; provide attendance and facility reports as needed.
• Maintain communication with staff, participants and parents.
• Understand, explain, and enforce facility rules.
• Keep area tidy, organized, and welcoming to patrons.
• Assist in coordination of seasonal staff and volunteer schedules.
• 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 staff in other recreational programs and special events as assigned.
• Provide facility security and administer first aid as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Effective, professional, and respectful interactions with patrons and staff.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Maintain accurate accounting of funds received from patrons.
• Perform tasks that complement all areas within the facility.
• Understand and follow direction given.
• Problem solve and demonstrate flexibility.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow all City of Renton policies and procedures.
• Maintain safety rules and standards as set by the City of Renton and Recreation Division.
• Work with little or no supervision in a self-motivated manner.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance; work flexible evening and/or weekend hours as required; ability to travel as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following represent the physical demands that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Driving a City vehicle is required for some positions.
• Frequent communication with City employees and customers.
• Noise level is moderately loud.
• Work evenings and/or weekends as assigned.

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

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

01

Tell us about your experience working with children and teens.

02

On or after July 16, 2026, please indicate how old you will be:

• I will be under 16 years of age.
• I will be 16 years of age, but under 18 years of age.
• I will be 18 years of age, but under 21 years of age.
• I will be 21 years of age or older. Required for driving participants.

03

This position helps lead STREAM activities, games, arts and crafts, and recreational programming. What types of activities would you enjoy leading, and why?

04

Some positions may require transporting participants. 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.

05

Please describe a time when you helped create a welcoming and inclusive environment for a child, participant, coworker, or customer.

06

Are you available to work Monday through Friday from approximately 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the school year?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and special events?

• 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