Mobile Recreation Leader (Seasonal, Part-Time) 2-26-25

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Mobile Recreation Supervisor, the Mobile Recreation Leader will help implement and lead daily recreational activities for children ages 5-12 attending the City of Moses Lake Mobile Recreation program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with developing and directing the Mobile Recreation Program.
• Conduct activities for participants (school age children).
• Supervise and lead participants through planned activities such as arts & crafts, playground activities, games, sports, etc.
• Inventories all program supplies and equipment before and after the season.
• Assists with preparing, planning, setting up/down and decorating the visiting facilities and assures that they are ready to safely use.
• Required to drive and operate the mobile vehicle.
• Maintains records including timesheets, weekly attendance reports, waivers, inventory records and accident reports etc.
• Provides direct supervision of youth participating in the scheduled programs.
• Works closely with partner organizations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of children, sports, and recreational activities.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, understanding, and emotional stability.
• Ability to interact with the general public.
• Ability to interact with participants.
• Ability to get along with others and work as a member of a team.
• Ability to foster collaborative group processes and efficiently use resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to comply with program policies.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of personal ethics along with a high degree of professional judgment and discretion.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Recreation Supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include Moses Lake Parks and Recreation policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of working with youth and parents to assist in Mobile Recreation operations.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with youth participants, parents, and recreation staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Working varied hours including mornings or evening shifts and some weekends.
• Be able to be active with children and provide clear instructions.
• Climbing ladders.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Lifting heavy objects weighing fifty (50) pounds.
• Reaching overhead and above shoulders.
• Kneeling or crouching.
• Hearing and speaking to communicate information.
• Reading and writing to communicate information.
• Seeing to monitor activities.
• Sensing hot and cold.
• Ability to swim or wade in water.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational background in recreation, education, or child development preferable.
• Experience interacting with children and the public is highly desirable.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a highly preferred skill for the position.
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications are required, or willing to obtain within the first week of hire.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Required to have a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• All applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check process which includes reference checks and criminal history checks, or other.

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility; and such statements should not be considered all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas, to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or to balance workloads.

Management reserves the sole right to add, modify or exclude any duties at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by completion of any job requirements by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment.

At its sole discretion, the City of Moses Lake may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

Company Description

The City of Moses Lake is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our objective is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran.

Benefits

This seasonal position does not receive any city-sponsored benefits but does receive state-mandated sick leave.