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Spend your days soaking up the sun, cheering on athletes, and making a real difference in our community - all while getting paid!
The City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for part-time, non-benefited Recreation Aides.
As a track and field helper, you'll be right in the action, ensuring everything runs smoothly at our meets and events. Candidates will assist with equipment setup, taking measurements (in time and/or distance), calculating scores, facility staffing, light maintenance, and event takedown.
This position is scheduled to work every Monday, June 10 - August 19, 2024. Other required dates include Saturday,June 22; Sunday, July 28; and Saturday, August 3. Most Monday shifts are 5:00-9:00 pm. Additional event hours vary in time and duration depending on the nature of the event. A PAID! ninety-minute onboarding session must be attended prior to start date. Candidates should be fun, energetic, flexible, enjoy active community programs and plan to work outdoors.
This is an on-going recruitment to fill current and future staffing needs throughout the year. This recruitment may be closed at any time based on departmental needs.
This position will start at Step 1 $16.28/hour.Employees receive step increases on completion of 2080 hours in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. The current full salary range for this position is $16.13/hour - $19.88/hour.
In a regular non-benefitted position with the City of Bellingham, employees are allowed to work up to 69 hours per calendar month and flex up to full time for up to four months each calendar year.
City of Bellingham employees receive access to our employee assistance program. This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law. Employees are eligible to accrue 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis.
NATURE OF WORK:
Assists with recreational activities, programs and events as assigned. Prepares recreational facilities for participant use and monitors recreational activities to ensure a safe environment for participants.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Positions in this classification perform basic and routine program support tasks under close supervision. This is an entry level position, with limited responsibility.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the assigned Supervisor, receives direction from the Recreation Coordinator and receives daily oversight from the Recreation Instructor as assigned. Works under the guidance of city policy and procedures as well as specific policies and procedures of assigned area to complete daily tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participates in assigned activity, program or event as program attendant, providing necessary service to complete assigned tasks.
- Interacts with participants in a friendly, respectful and efficient manner.
- Takes attendance at assigned events.
- Performs setup and take down of activities, supplies and equipment including tables, chairs and tents.
- Performs basic custodial tasks including litter pick-up and facility cleaning.
- Recreation Aide positions assigned to All Comer's Track events take measurements (in time or distance) and calculate scores.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- General recreation program support.
- First aid methods and necessary safety precautions necessary for recreation work.
- Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with program participants and provide excellent customer service.
- Receive training on skills to provide service during activity assignments.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member or independently, depending upon assignment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other employees and the general public using courtesy, tact and good judgement.
- Ability to and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Demonstrate the Public Service Competencies of Service Orientation, Results Orientation, and Teamwork and Cooperation.
- Ability to maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
- Ability to carry, lift and set up tables and chairs up to 25lbs;
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, ability to kneel, crouch, or bend at the waist to lift materials up to 25lbs;
- Ability to hear and speak sufficiently to communicate in classroom or recreational environment;
- Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions;
- Correctable visual acuity to read a tape measure or stop watch.
Work is performed year round in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor public facilities and environments, including, but not limited to classrooms, stadiums, gyms, parks, trails, swimming areas and public attractions.
Experience and Training
- Experience working with people of all ages and abilities preferred.
Necessary Special Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and adult abuse records check.
- Must be willing and able to work various shifts depending upon the needs of the department, including evenings and weekends.
Selection Process
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along**
Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and required supplemental questions). The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questionnaire. Provide as much detail as you believe will fully describe your experience and training.
Cover letters and resumes are not reviewed to determine if your application meets minimum qualifications. Supplemental Questionnaire responses not supported in your application will disqualify you from consideration for this position.
Applications will be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation department for review. Candidates selected to participate in additional assessment will be contacted by Parks and Recreation staff.
Equal Opportunity:
Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.
Fair Hiring Practices
- The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.
- The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.
- The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.
- The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.
