Summer Rec Assistant

The Police Activities League of Southwest Washington (PAL of SWWA) is seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic Summer Recreation Assistant to join our team.

This is a part time, temporary, nonexempt position and reports to an assigned Program Coordinator or designee. The position is in-person and located in Clark County, WA.

The mission of PAL of SWWA is to foster and facilitate positive relationships between law enforcement and youth.

PAL Summer Recreation Assistant Core Responsibilities:

Our Summer Recreation Assistants (SRAs) are responsible for supporting and implementing activities and programs throughout Clark County, WA. SRA’s will work with a variety of youth, including high-risk students for the duration of their work. You will be assigned a full-time PAL staff member to provide guidance and support for your assigned programs. This position works directly with law enforcement, other SRA’s, and community volunteers to create positive life experiences for PAL youth from a variety of walks of life. Your commitment to PAL is a duration of 7 weeks where you will be implementing both sports and high school CSI summer camps with peer and supervisor support. As an SRA, you help ensure youth are safe, engaged, and building meaningful relationships.

What could PAL offer you?

· Compensation $18.00/hour, temporary (5 weeks), hourly, nonexempt position

· Dates of employment June 22nd – July 31st

· Convenient office location in Vancouver, WA

· 15-20 hours per week, typical schedule is M-F 8 am- 12 pm with occasional afternoons required due to PAL programming.

· Work that is fast-paced, fun and goal-orientated

· Collaborative, mission focused organizational culture

Dynamic, friendly and fun team

· An opportunity to make a difference in our community!

What skills and experience could you bring to the PAL team?

· Must be 16 years of age or older

· Must have reliable transportation

· Must Pass a National Criminal Background

· Available to commit to scheduled employment dates for the duration of hire

· CPR and First Aid Certification is a plus

· Interested/have previous experience working directly with youth

· Interest in collaborating directly with law enforcement

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to work with diverse populations

· Ensure both a collaborative work environment with peers, youth, law enforcement, and community partners

· Ability to be flexible and change quickly depending on the need of a situation

· Promote program participation and lead others by example

· Provide guidance and role modeling to youth and peers as needed

· Ability to communicate with youth parents’ and/or guardians’

· Implement effective strategies relating to youth disciplinary policies and procedures

· Provide a safe environment through clear rules and expectations

· Ability to complete required reports and documentation

Upload the following:

1. Update résumé including work history (months and years). Include titles and duties of positions.

2. A cover letter sharing why you are interested in the position of Summer Recreation Assistant and how you would support PAL’s mission. Please include any relevant personal experiences or work serving children and youth.

Reference and background checks are conducted with finalist candidate(s) as part of the interview process. The PAL Summer Recreation Assistant position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

To learn more about PAL of SWWA, please visit our website at https://palofswwa.org/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our organization is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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