Recreation Specialist - Adaptive Programs

The City of Renton is recruiting for a Recreation Specialist - Adaptive Programs to join our Parks & Recreation department. The Adaptive Recreation Program consists of Special Olympics, fitness, social and enrichment classes. This position hires, trains, and mentors' supplemental staff, recruits' volunteers, and works closely with community organizations to deliver services. The position actively participates in day-to-day program operations.

The incumbent will need excellent customer service skills, communication, and organizational skills and enjoy working with volunteers, special needs participants and is ready to help grow our program.

This position is a .75 FTE and works 30 hours per week, which will include weekends.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, schedule, organize and implement year-round recreational and athletic programs, cultural arts activities, and general programming at assigned locations for the Adaptive Program.
• Instruct, conduct and participate in the Adaptive Program; prepare schedule of events and secure necessary supplies for daily and special activities; participate in programs at more than one facility as required.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, organizing and conducting various activities and services for the Adaptive Program participants, determine fees for recreational classes.
• Communicate and work with community groups, governmental and private agencies to obtain services, programs and support; solicit community participation.
• Cooperate with public and private groups; communicate effectively with a wide variety of people in conducting activities for Adaptive Program participants; maintain discipline in assigned area according to established guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records including attendance, registration, vandalism, incidents and equipment use of records.
• Maintain safety standards and specialized safety requirements.
• Resolve disciplinary problems according to established guidelines; refer more difficult situations to appropriate authorities
• Enforce program and facility discipline policies and safety guidelines.
• Negotiate contracts with service providers as required and assist with program budget development and control expenditures.

• Assist in recruiting, training and directing volunteers and temporary/seasonal employees at assigned locations and/or events.
• Assist in budget preparation and control.
• Assist in the preparation of publicity releases, reports, brochures and general promotions of the programs.
• Open and close facilities; schedule and prepare facilities for use and set up recreation areas for public use, performing routine custodial work as needed.

• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years of recreation program experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Obtain a valid CPR and first aid certificate within the first six months in this classification.

• Successful passing of a required background check
• Successful passing of a driving record check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Driving a City vehicle is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
• Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours is required
• Night meetings may be required.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Selection Procedure

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton.

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Accommodation: Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact SJacobs@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.

This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows:

• Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
• The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.

• The City contributes 3% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.

• Employees are enrolled in either the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS) or the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
• The following position is required to be enrolled in PSERS*
  • Probation Officer

• If an employee was in PERS prior to 2006, the employee had the choice to remain in the PERS plan.

• Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.

• A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.
• Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
• Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.

• Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.

• The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.

• Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21 years).
• Employees may access their vacation after six months of employment.

• Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.
• Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.

• A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.

• The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).

• The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees, unless otherwise specified in a labor contract.

• Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.

• Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.