Recreation Aide
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title:
Recreation Aide
Position Description: Supervise, monitor, evaluate, and assess program participants. Direct and participate in program activities Before/After School Program (September – June)
(Program Hours: Before School - Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. After School - Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. & Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Wage/Hours: $13.42 Hr. (2019) Position hours are Monday/Tuesday 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. & sub.
(Additional hours may be available on Steilacoom Historical School District half-days and days closed.)
Closing Date: January 2, 2019 (posted 12/14/18 - faxes/postmarks not accepted)
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school graduation/GED equivalent.
- One year experience working with preschool/elementary age children in a structured program.
- CPR and Basic First Aid Certification (able to obtain within an agreed/specified period).
- Washington State Driver’s License / Good driving record.
- Washington State Food Workers’ Card (able to obtain within an agreed/specified period).
Prefer: Experience working with children in a preschool, before/after school program or recreation program.
Physical Requirements: Frequent walking, running, standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling,
pushing, pulling, and moving/lifting up to 30 pounds. Occasionally transport/set-up of
equipment tables/chairs. Frequent interaction with children in physical exercise, sports, and
games. The incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain as activities are frequently
conducted in an outdoor environment. May occasionally drive a van for local field trips.
Application Procedure: Submit a resume and Town of Steilacoom application to: Town of Steilacoom, Human Resources, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom, Washington 98388. Please note on the application the position for which you are applying. Applications are also available online at www.townofsteilacoom.org or may be obtained by calling the jobline at (253) 983-2590. Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Town’s needs may be selected to appear before an interview panel. Successful candidates must pass a background check.
The Town of Steilacoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer