What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness and Enrichment Program Site Supervisor position at City of Tukwila?
Description
The Tukwila Community Center is looking to hire a Wellness and Enrichment Program Site Supervisor. This is a great opportunity to serve as a positive role model and make a difference in your community!
As a Wellness and Enrichment Program Site Supervisor you will play a supervisory role in planning and leading the Tukwila Parks and Recreation's Wellness Programming.
About Tukwila Community Center
The Tukwila Community Center boasts beautiful meeting rooms, classrooms, banquet facilities, and a commercial kitchen, which are available for rental. The center is in a peaceful setting along the Duwamish River. It hosts several activities and resources for seniors, adults, teens, and young children. This includes fitness, recreation and wellness programs, as well as a preschool.
About the City
The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000 during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila’s two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.
Our Mission: To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.
Our Values:
Caring – We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
- Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.
How to Apply:
Complete an online application and submit a resume if desired. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email and/or phone. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check.
The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@tukwilawa.gov.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with implementation of community wide Wellness/Fitness events and classes; assists with direct supervision of recreation leaders, instructors, and volunteers related to wellness events and activities. Assists with event and activity promotion and marketing.
- Responsible for providing direct leadership and supervision over programs and events.
- Safeguards program staff and participants and provides for a clean and safe working environment.
- Build strong relationships with participants and coworkers.
- Responsible for tracking and coordinating equipment supply orders (as needed).
- Responsible for coordinating staff, instructor and volunteer schedules.
- Provides feedback on staff, instructor and volunteer performance.
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining designated wellness area.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to supervise all aspects of our Wellness/Fitness Programming.
- Working knowledge of hazards and safety practices, and emergency procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to coordinate, inspire and motivate others.
- Ability to work with diverse populations and large groups in a positive, professional, and courteous manner.
- Ability to work independently as well as support a collaborative team environment with common goals.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with program staff, participants, volunteers, parents, recreation staff, and the general public.
- Physical ability sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Outstanding organizational skills, including ability to outline and schedule tasks, anticipate issues and needs, be detail-oriented, work within deadlines, communicate regularly and track progress.
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- College-level course work in Recreation, Education, or related field and/or
- Minimum of two-years experience in a similar work environment of which at least 6-months to 1-year was in a supervisory role.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid Drivers License/ID, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
- Must be physically capable of assisting and participating in physical activities. Maintain current CPR/First Aid certifications, or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
