Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp Staff

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

Want to work outside riding bikes and hiking with kids this summer? Join the Tracks Outdoor Recreation Team!

Schedule:

• Camps run June 29-August 21 8:30a-4:30p M-F
• The ideal start date is mid-June.
• There is potential for on-going part time work after the summer season.
• Hours: 32-40 hours per week June 29-August 14

Location: Tracks Camps run at various park locations throughout Bellevue including Lake Hills Community Park, Chism Beach Park, Highland Community Center, North Bellevue Community Center and City Hall.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of adventure summer camps, including mountain biking, hiking, team building and paddling.
• Must be able to bike 5-10 miles a day and hike 3-4 miles a day.
• Drive participants in a city 15 passenger van
• Administrative duties include communication with customers, parents and partners and managing participant paperwork.
• Maintaining gear inventory.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in assigned activity or program or in the general parks, recreation and community services field.
• High school diploma or GED; college level course work preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required for some positions.

• Experience facilitating outdoor travel with groups.
• First Aid certification required with Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certification a plus.
• Experience working with youth and teenagers.

• 21 years of age or older preferred.

• Familiarity with local lands a plus.
• Knowledge of bike safety, rules of the road and general bike maintenance, including fixing flat tires.
• Ability to multi-task, communicate and work well with others.
• Strong work ethic and ability to deal with the physical challenges of the TRACKS Program.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must have current Washington State driver’s license, with a good driving record.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to bike 5-10 miles a day and hike 3-4 miles a day.

This is a seasonal, non-exempt, non-union position. Definition of a Seasonal Employee:

• Must be pre-approved by Human Resources to ensure compliance with the legislation.
• Regularly scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week for which the customary annual employment is six months or less.
• "Customary" means that the nature of the position typically lasts for six months or fewer and that the period of employment begins at approximately the same time each year.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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