Recreation Assistant 2 - North Bellevue Community Center

Are you passionate about creating fun, engaging experiences for kids? The North Bellevue Community Center is seeking an enthusiastic and creative self-starter who enjoys working with youth ages 5–10. In this role, you will design and lead dynamic programs that spark curiosity, encourage active play, and help kids build friendships. From sports and outdoor adventures to STEM and educational activities, you’ll turn great ideas into memorable experiences that enrich the lives of children in our community.

This is a partially benefited position in the active monitoring of physical Parks & Community Services Department sites during scheduled events. The Recreation Assistant will be directly involved in planning, organizing, and leading recreation programs for youth and adults for up to 23 hours per week.

Primarily, this position will cover occasional day or evening front desk shifts, and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The employee will work under the supervision of an FTE at the North Bellevue Community Center (NBCC). Duties include monitoring rental events at NBCC, providing front desk customer service, occasionally assisting with other community center projects or shifts as needed, and driving a 15-person passenger van for program transportation as required. Additional program support work may be assigned within the scope of work for a Recreation Assistant 2.

This position may include daytime, weekend, and/or evening hours. The employee, though not always working under direct supervision, is subject to frequent inspections and review by a supervisor. Completion of a background check is a condition of employment.

• Primary job organizing, and leading recreation programs for youth and adults occasional rentals and every Saturday morning programing from 9am to 3pm   
• Will be required to drive a 15-person passenger van.
• Unlock and lock city facilities for the program/event scheduled.
• Monitor appropriate use of City facilities by City and non-City groups.  Enforce rules of conduct.  Involve supervisor and law enforcement as needed.
• Work with staff and volunteers to always ensure the safety of participants.
• Work closely with staff to develop a cooperative, supportive and enthusiastic atmosphere.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff and participants.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required by the City of Bellevue.
• Provide high quality customer service for the patrons and staff.
• Complete reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and complete required paperwork as it arises.
• Work as a team member exploring reasonable accommodations for participants on an individual basis.
• Front desk customer service at NBCC including answering phones, responding to questions about parks programs, registering customers for programs, and handling money.
• Use of Bellevue parks scheduling software for class registration and payment processing.
• May require completing other recreational related tasks during the event being monitored.
• During rental programs, breaks and lunches are paid and required to be taken on-site in order to be available to the renters in case of emergency.
• While working at NBCC, lunches are unpaid and can be taken off site.

• Knowledge of the principles, rules, materials, and equipment required in a variety of program sites.
• Work effectively and communicate with the public and fellow employees on any pertinent concerns or problems regarding the scheduled event.
• Comfortable using computers basic software to assist with program registration and payment.
• Prior experience in customer service
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Prepare written reports as assigned.
• Present a neat and professional appearance.
• Enthusiastic and positive outlook
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR training
• Embrace individual and group differences.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of people.
• Must have Washington State Patrol form cleared.
• Must display excellent customer service skills.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• One 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 may be required for some positions.
• Valid driver's license may be required for some positions.
• First Aid, CPR or similar certification or training may be required for some positions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met 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 moving, communicating, operating objects, tools or controls and reaching.
• Work may periodically require the employee to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps and elevated grounds; as well as to traverse or move around to access and monitor equipment, and indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to transport, position, install and/or move objects up to 25 pounds in most positions and in some positions the requirement may involve heavier objects such as farm animals, people or equipment; lifeguards may be required to lift up to 50 pounds during training and substantially more during a rescue.
• The noise level is relative to the work environment and may be quiet while in the office or moderately loud in a gym, pool, classroom or when outside or in a farm environment.
• Job environment may be indoors and/or outdoors and may involve working in inclement weather.
• Hours may vary and may require weekends, evenings and holidays.

Hours and Site Locations: Maximum 24hour work week*, sites and time may vary.

Salary : $19 - $26