City of Auburn, WA
Recreation Assistant - Bike Program
City of Auburn, WA, Auburn, Washington, United States, 98002
Salary :
$63,000.96 - $77,279.76 Annually Location :
Auburn, WA Job Type:
Full-Time Department:
Parks, Arts & Recreation Division:
Parks Recreation Opening Date:
07/23/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
UNAFFILIATED
Position Details **THIS POSITION IS OPENED UNTIL FILLED, WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF AUGUST 14, 2025** **THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR A FULL-TIME, LIMITED-TERM FULLY BENEFITED ASSIGNMENT, FUNDED THROUGH 06/30/2026.**
The Parks, Arts, & Recreation Department of the City of Auburn is seeking a
Bike Program Recreation Assistant
to join our team!
This is a grant-funded, limited-term position. The duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with the planning and implementation of events and recreation programs as outlined in a grant agreement with Cascade Bicycle Club to plan and implement a bicycle education program for youth; providing support related to special events and recreation programs; and preparing and takedown of facilities/rooms for program activities and events. The incumbent may be required to work flexible schedules, including some evenings and/or weekends, as assigned. Primary Duties
In this position you will... Support the department bicycle fleet
including, but not limited to, cleaning; checking equipment for appropriate supplies; and performing bicycle service/maintenance, as needed; maintains service records for bicycles and program equipment. Assist city staff with recreation and event program planning , day-of-event duties, non-benefitted staff and volunteer supervision, facility supervision, and other program, activity, or event related duties, as assigned. Assist with marketing activities, events, and programs including, but not limited to, creating and updating websites, email communications, and social media. Track program expenses and assists
in preparing grant reimbursement requests. Operate a van to transport participants to and from Parks Department locations
which includes, but is not limited to, assisting passengers in getting on and off the van as needed, maintaining the van in a safe and operating condition, and working with the coordinator to schedule the van; tows bicycle trailers and/or racks to program locations; and follows specific steps for connecting trailers and bike racks safely and securely. While these duties will be the primary focus of this job, ple
ase
CLICK HERE
to view the full job description
Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have...
High school diploma, or equivalent
AND
One (1) year of successful work experience in recreation or a similar field.
REQUIRED LICENSES
Possess and retain a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment. Possess or obtains a valid CPR and First Aid certificate within three (3) months of appointment. Possess of a King County Public Health Department Food Handler's Permit is required within one (1) month of employment as a condition of work
Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?
Competitive
salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis Excellent
medical, dental, and vision plans with
employee premiums paid
by the City Employer contributions to the State Retirement System
pension plans 12 days of
paid vacation
per year 12 days of
paid sick leave
per year 11 paid holidays
per year 2 paid floating holidays
of your choice per year VEBA ( tax-free
health savings account) Optional
Flexible Spending
benefit plan Deferred Compensation
plan options Employee
Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program And more!
For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/employment_human_resources/benefits.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To learn more about the
Inclusive Auburn
initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn. READY TO APPLY? If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after the interview, a thorough pre-employment background investigation will be conducted which will include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.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.
CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator by email at Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details: 01
Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn!Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the education and work experience sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?
Yes No
02
What is your highest level of education?
High School Diploma or Equivalent Associates Bachelors Masters
03
How many years of experience do you have working in recreation or similar field?
Less than 1 year 1 - 2 years 2 - 3 years 3 - 4 years 4 - 5 years More than 5 years
04
Do you have a valid state driver's license?
Yes No
05
Please describe your experience teaching or working with youth or teens.(Include ages you've worked with and any relevant settings, such as camps, schools, or after-school programs.) 06
Please describe your experience with community engagement. 07
Do you have experience with basic bike maintenance or safety checks (e.g., ABC check, fixing a flat tire)?
Yes No
08
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please explain your experience. 09
Have you ever taught someone how to ride a bike or led a group ride?
Yes No
10
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please describe the situation and your role. 11
This role involves being outdoors for extended periods and physically active including loading a bike trailer. Are you comfortable with these conditions?
Yes No
12
This role involves towing a bike trailer. Do you have experience driving a 15 passenger van and towing a trailer?
Yes No
13
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please describe your experience. If you do not have experience are you willing to be trained? Required Question
$63,000.96 - $77,279.76 Annually Location :
Auburn, WA Job Type:
Full-Time Department:
Parks, Arts & Recreation Division:
Parks Recreation Opening Date:
07/23/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
UNAFFILIATED
Position Details **THIS POSITION IS OPENED UNTIL FILLED, WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF AUGUST 14, 2025** **THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR A FULL-TIME, LIMITED-TERM FULLY BENEFITED ASSIGNMENT, FUNDED THROUGH 06/30/2026.**
The Parks, Arts, & Recreation Department of the City of Auburn is seeking a
Bike Program Recreation Assistant
to join our team!
This is a grant-funded, limited-term position. The duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with the planning and implementation of events and recreation programs as outlined in a grant agreement with Cascade Bicycle Club to plan and implement a bicycle education program for youth; providing support related to special events and recreation programs; and preparing and takedown of facilities/rooms for program activities and events. The incumbent may be required to work flexible schedules, including some evenings and/or weekends, as assigned. Primary Duties
In this position you will... Support the department bicycle fleet
including, but not limited to, cleaning; checking equipment for appropriate supplies; and performing bicycle service/maintenance, as needed; maintains service records for bicycles and program equipment. Assist city staff with recreation and event program planning , day-of-event duties, non-benefitted staff and volunteer supervision, facility supervision, and other program, activity, or event related duties, as assigned. Assist with marketing activities, events, and programs including, but not limited to, creating and updating websites, email communications, and social media. Track program expenses and assists
in preparing grant reimbursement requests. Operate a van to transport participants to and from Parks Department locations
which includes, but is not limited to, assisting passengers in getting on and off the van as needed, maintaining the van in a safe and operating condition, and working with the coordinator to schedule the van; tows bicycle trailers and/or racks to program locations; and follows specific steps for connecting trailers and bike racks safely and securely. While these duties will be the primary focus of this job, ple
ase
CLICK HERE
to view the full job description
Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have...
High school diploma, or equivalent
AND
One (1) year of successful work experience in recreation or a similar field.
REQUIRED LICENSES
Possess and retain a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment. Possess or obtains a valid CPR and First Aid certificate within three (3) months of appointment. Possess of a King County Public Health Department Food Handler's Permit is required within one (1) month of employment as a condition of work
Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?
Competitive
salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis Excellent
medical, dental, and vision plans with
employee premiums paid
by the City Employer contributions to the State Retirement System
pension plans 12 days of
paid vacation
per year 12 days of
paid sick leave
per year 11 paid holidays
per year 2 paid floating holidays
of your choice per year VEBA ( tax-free
health savings account) Optional
Flexible Spending
benefit plan Deferred Compensation
plan options Employee
Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program And more!
For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/employment_human_resources/benefits.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To learn more about the
Inclusive Auburn
initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn. READY TO APPLY? If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after the interview, a thorough pre-employment background investigation will be conducted which will include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.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.
CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator by email at Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details: 01
Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn!Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the education and work experience sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?
Yes No
02
What is your highest level of education?
High School Diploma or Equivalent Associates Bachelors Masters
03
How many years of experience do you have working in recreation or similar field?
Less than 1 year 1 - 2 years 2 - 3 years 3 - 4 years 4 - 5 years More than 5 years
04
Do you have a valid state driver's license?
Yes No
05
Please describe your experience teaching or working with youth or teens.(Include ages you've worked with and any relevant settings, such as camps, schools, or after-school programs.) 06
Please describe your experience with community engagement. 07
Do you have experience with basic bike maintenance or safety checks (e.g., ABC check, fixing a flat tire)?
Yes No
08
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please explain your experience. 09
Have you ever taught someone how to ride a bike or led a group ride?
Yes No
10
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please describe the situation and your role. 11
This role involves being outdoors for extended periods and physically active including loading a bike trailer. Are you comfortable with these conditions?
Yes No
12
This role involves towing a bike trailer. Do you have experience driving a 15 passenger van and towing a trailer?
Yes No
13
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please describe your experience. If you do not have experience are you willing to be trained? Required Question