What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Attendant- Summer Recreation Programs for Youths with Disabilities position at Seattle Parks and Recreation?
Position Description
Seattle Parks and Recreation - Specialized Programs is excited to announce that we are hiring Recreation Attendants for our youth summer programs. This summer Specialized Programs is running day camps and overnight camps for youths with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
If you love being involved with the community, are interested in working with individuals with disabilities, and want to help engage participants through fun recreation, apply today! Must be 18 years or older.
Summer Programs Will Run Weekly Monday June 30th - Friday Aug 22nd, 2025 (No Programs July 4th). Hours Vary And May Be At a Different Site Week To Week
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, youths and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.
Equity & Inclusion
Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities. #OneSeattle
Recreation Division
The Recreation Division eliminates barriers through responsive, exceptional recreation services. We operate over 50 recreation facilities (community centers, teen centers, pools, school-based learning centers, environmental learning centers, and boating and sailing centers) and provide opportunities for people to play, learn, and lead healthy, active lives. Our programs and events include fitness and athletics, licensed childcare and preschool, swimming and boating, youth development and job preparation, academic enrichment, and more -- including programs designed for older youths and people with disabilities, as well as grant and partnership programs designed and implemented with immigrant and refugee communities.
Job Responsibilities
You Will Love This Job If You
Have experience or a desire to work with people who have developmental/intellectual disabilities, enjoy using good customer service skills while working with diverse groups of people, and have a strong desire to assist the community.
The full salary range for this position is $25.98 - $38.91 per hour.
SPR's Core Competencies
Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high quality standards.
Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.
Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.
Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.
Seattle Parks and Recreation - Specialized Programs is excited to announce that we are hiring Recreation Attendants for our youth summer programs. This summer Specialized Programs is running day camps and overnight camps for youths with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
If you love being involved with the community, are interested in working with individuals with disabilities, and want to help engage participants through fun recreation, apply today! Must be 18 years or older.
Summer Programs Will Run Weekly Monday June 30th - Friday Aug 22nd, 2025 (No Programs July 4th). Hours Vary And May Be At a Different Site Week To Week
- Day camps will take place Mondays through Fridays at either Ravenna Park or Seward Park - Staff shift: 9:00am-3:00pm daily
- Overnight camps will take place Tuesdays through Fridays at Camp Long - Staff shift: 12:00pm on Tuesday - 3:00pm on Friday
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, youths and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.
Equity & Inclusion
Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities. #OneSeattle
Recreation Division
The Recreation Division eliminates barriers through responsive, exceptional recreation services. We operate over 50 recreation facilities (community centers, teen centers, pools, school-based learning centers, environmental learning centers, and boating and sailing centers) and provide opportunities for people to play, learn, and lead healthy, active lives. Our programs and events include fitness and athletics, licensed childcare and preschool, swimming and boating, youth development and job preparation, academic enrichment, and more -- including programs designed for older youths and people with disabilities, as well as grant and partnership programs designed and implemented with immigrant and refugee communities.
Job Responsibilities
- Supporting groups of youths with disabilities, including responsibility for their care and safety.
- Assisting in planning and implementing daily activities for participants, such as sports, games, nature walks, arts and crafts, classes, etc.
- Ensuring that participants' needs are being met and that they are included and enjoying themselves!
- Performing other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
- Toileting / changing diapers / cleaning up participants of all genders.
- Feeding participants unable to feed themselves.
- Assisting participants who use wheelchairs, including transfers.
- Helping participants who may have behavioral challenges.
- Experience working well with a team
- Great interpersonal skills
- Some experience working in a recreational/educational program setting
- Willingness to work evenings, overnight, and early mornings
- The ability to pass a background check
- The ability to maintain records, be creative, use good judgment in problem-solving, and have good attendance
- American Red Cross Multi-Media First Aid Card and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
You Will Love This Job If You
Have experience or a desire to work with people who have developmental/intellectual disabilities, enjoy using good customer service skills while working with diverse groups of people, and have a strong desire to assist the community.
The full salary range for this position is $25.98 - $38.91 per hour.
SPR's Core Competencies
Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high quality standards.
Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.
Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.
Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.
Salary : $26 - $39
