Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $16.65
The current full hourly range for this position is $16.65-$21.08

The Adaptive Department is seeking inclusively minded staff to help support this year’s summer camps. Our camps serve a variety of youth with disabilities and our staff work to meet accommodations for a wide range of needs including sensory, social/emotional, and physical differences.

Camps run from July 8 – August 23, mostly Mondays – Thursdays. If supporting our sensory friendly camps, you may be asked to work only the mornings or the afternoons. Rec Leaders (I) may also be asked to support Friday field trips, which usually take place between 10-2 on Fridays following sensory friendly camps.

The Adaptive Recreation Leader (I) will work within a team setting to directly support campers during the camp day to complete activities and manage their own needs in the context of camp, with the support of level II & III staff. No experience with disability support is required, but qualified candidates will have a desire to support this population, be inclusively minded, and treat all campers with a person-first and empathetic approach.

Work where you play!
Join our team at Metro Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.

Who We Are
Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Metro Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70 parks, 80 miles of trails, 1,000 acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.

Why You’ll Love it HereCome work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Metro Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Metro Parks are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.
 
Position Information
Implement, lead and/or oversee programming and activities in an assigned program area

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.

• Provide support to and collaborate with other Metro Parks staff as needed to assist with implementing recreation programs.
• Lead, instruct, and/or teach activities to participants using excellent citizenship, sportsmanship, and inclusivity.
• Provide each participant the opportunity to succeed and grow their social skills through recreational opportunities.
• Understand, explain and up-hold program and facility expectations.
• Ensure program/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards.
• Responsible for reporting all participant behavioral problems and incidents to appropriate staff and supervisor.
• Responsible for overseeing participants during program activities.
• Provide a positive attitude toward program participants and staff; encourage and serve as a positive role model. 
• Administer first aid as needed.
• Ensure proper use, care, and storage of program equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 16 years of age.