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Recreation Program Assistant Employer
City of Auburn Salary
$16.66 - $18.77 Hourly Location
Auburn, WA Job Type
Variable-Hour Department
Parks, Arts & Recreation Division
Parks Recreation Opening Date
03/27/2025 FLSA
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit
TEMP Position Details
The Auburn MTB program offers a variety of classes and programs around bike skills and bike safety. Auburn MTB is seeking Recreation Program Assistants to serve as ride leaders, coaches and mentors in programs for youth ranging in age from 2-18 years old. Programs consist of learn-to-ride programs for all ages, mountain bike skills workshops for youth ages 5-18, community bike and safety skills, and community outreach. Additionally, Auburn MTB seeks to hire a program leader. Primary Duties
Recreation Assistant Duties Biking skills are appreciated Ability to be a positive role model/mentor Encourage participation Promote a positive and encouraging environment Assist the Program Leader with leading small groups of youth in skill building activities Bike Maintenance skills are appreciated Bi-lingual- particularly Spanish is very helpful A strong desire to work with youth and empower them to be strong, safe bicycle enthusiasts. **Mountain biking skills are not required for all positions. Recreation Program Leader Duties: Proficient mountain bike skills Program development knowledge Desire to lead a team and foster good relationships with schools and community members Ability to be a positive role model/mentor Ability to be a self-starter Promote a positive and encouraging environment Assist the Program Leader with leading small groups of youth in skill building activities Bike Maintenance skills are appreciated Bi-lingual- particularly Spanish is very helpful A strong desire to work with youth and empower them to be strong, safe bicycle enthusiasts. Minimum Qualifications
Recreation Assistant: Must be at least 16 years old (under 16, check out our CIT program) Ability to pass a background check completed by the City of Auburn Ability to complete First Aid/CPR. Recreation Program Leader: Must be at least 21 years old Ability to pass a background check completed by the City of Auburn Ability to complete First Aid/CPR. Additional Information
Recreation Assistant Additional Details and Duties: Bike Maintenance Assistance- inflating tires, sizing helmets, managing gear, bike repairs, etc. Ride Leader- lead youth on mountain bike trails, assist with basic skills instruction, assist with assessing participant skill levels. Assist the Program Supervisor with small group skill building, mountain biking skills, encourage youth, engage with all youth participants. Special Events- assist with set up and tear down of community outreach events around bike skills and bike safety, assist with helmet fittings, answer questions from the public, lead stations/activities as required. Recreation Program Leader Additional Details and Duties: Oversee the tracking of bikes and equipment for inventory purposes Keep records of maintenance and equipment usage Assist the Program Coordinator with training of part time staff and volunteers Conduct bike maintenance as necessary Plan and implement program curriculum Measure program metrics in partnership with the Recreation Coordinator Ride Leader- lead youth on mountain bike trails, assist with basic skills instruction, assist with assessing participant skill levels. Design and facilitate program lesson plans. Special Events- assist with set up and tear down of community outreach events around bike skills and bike safety, assist with helmet fittings, answer questions from the public, lead stations/activities as required. Provide day-to-day, on-site supervision of recreation assistants and volunteers. Maintain program records including: attendance, sign-in/sign-out sheets, and incident reports. Basic trail maintenance. The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process. If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered. 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/InclusiveAuburn This is a non-benefited position. Temporary positions are not eligible to receive City benefits; however, WA Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) is issued at 0.025 hours per 40 hours worked, as required by law. Employees in this classification may be eligible for WA State Paid Family Medical Leave dependent upon their qualifications and work history in WA State. Please see
https://paidleave.wa.gov/
for more information. Employees in this classification may also be eligible for PERS contributions, dependent upon their hours of work each month and their length of service. This is noted on the job announcement itself if it will apply to this position. Please send any questions to
humanresources@auburnwa.gov
regarding clarifications or questions about eligibility for any of the above. 01 Are you at least 16 years of age? Yes No 02 Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No 03 Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes No 04 Please describe the kinds of bike programs you have work with AND the age and number of children/youths with which you have worked. * Required Question Address: 25 West Main Street Auburn, Washington, 98001 Phone: 253-931-3040 Website: http://www.auburnwa.gov
Recreation Program Assistant Employer
City of Auburn Salary
$16.66 - $18.77 Hourly Location
Auburn, WA Job Type
Variable-Hour Department
Parks, Arts & Recreation Division
Parks Recreation Opening Date
03/27/2025 FLSA
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit
TEMP Position Details
The Auburn MTB program offers a variety of classes and programs around bike skills and bike safety. Auburn MTB is seeking Recreation Program Assistants to serve as ride leaders, coaches and mentors in programs for youth ranging in age from 2-18 years old. Programs consist of learn-to-ride programs for all ages, mountain bike skills workshops for youth ages 5-18, community bike and safety skills, and community outreach. Additionally, Auburn MTB seeks to hire a program leader. Primary Duties
Recreation Assistant Duties Biking skills are appreciated Ability to be a positive role model/mentor Encourage participation Promote a positive and encouraging environment Assist the Program Leader with leading small groups of youth in skill building activities Bike Maintenance skills are appreciated Bi-lingual- particularly Spanish is very helpful A strong desire to work with youth and empower them to be strong, safe bicycle enthusiasts. **Mountain biking skills are not required for all positions. Recreation Program Leader Duties: Proficient mountain bike skills Program development knowledge Desire to lead a team and foster good relationships with schools and community members Ability to be a positive role model/mentor Ability to be a self-starter Promote a positive and encouraging environment Assist the Program Leader with leading small groups of youth in skill building activities Bike Maintenance skills are appreciated Bi-lingual- particularly Spanish is very helpful A strong desire to work with youth and empower them to be strong, safe bicycle enthusiasts. Minimum Qualifications
Recreation Assistant: Must be at least 16 years old (under 16, check out our CIT program) Ability to pass a background check completed by the City of Auburn Ability to complete First Aid/CPR. Recreation Program Leader: Must be at least 21 years old Ability to pass a background check completed by the City of Auburn Ability to complete First Aid/CPR. Additional Information
Recreation Assistant Additional Details and Duties: Bike Maintenance Assistance- inflating tires, sizing helmets, managing gear, bike repairs, etc. Ride Leader- lead youth on mountain bike trails, assist with basic skills instruction, assist with assessing participant skill levels. Assist the Program Supervisor with small group skill building, mountain biking skills, encourage youth, engage with all youth participants. Special Events- assist with set up and tear down of community outreach events around bike skills and bike safety, assist with helmet fittings, answer questions from the public, lead stations/activities as required. Recreation Program Leader Additional Details and Duties: Oversee the tracking of bikes and equipment for inventory purposes Keep records of maintenance and equipment usage Assist the Program Coordinator with training of part time staff and volunteers Conduct bike maintenance as necessary Plan and implement program curriculum Measure program metrics in partnership with the Recreation Coordinator Ride Leader- lead youth on mountain bike trails, assist with basic skills instruction, assist with assessing participant skill levels. Design and facilitate program lesson plans. Special Events- assist with set up and tear down of community outreach events around bike skills and bike safety, assist with helmet fittings, answer questions from the public, lead stations/activities as required. Provide day-to-day, on-site supervision of recreation assistants and volunteers. Maintain program records including: attendance, sign-in/sign-out sheets, and incident reports. Basic trail maintenance. The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process. If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered. 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/InclusiveAuburn This is a non-benefited position. Temporary positions are not eligible to receive City benefits; however, WA Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) is issued at 0.025 hours per 40 hours worked, as required by law. Employees in this classification may be eligible for WA State Paid Family Medical Leave dependent upon their qualifications and work history in WA State. Please see
https://paidleave.wa.gov/
for more information. Employees in this classification may also be eligible for PERS contributions, dependent upon their hours of work each month and their length of service. This is noted on the job announcement itself if it will apply to this position. Please send any questions to
humanresources@auburnwa.gov
regarding clarifications or questions about eligibility for any of the above. 01 Are you at least 16 years of age? Yes No 02 Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No 03 Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes No 04 Please describe the kinds of bike programs you have work with AND the age and number of children/youths with which you have worked. * Required Question Address: 25 West Main Street Auburn, Washington, 98001 Phone: 253-931-3040 Website: http://www.auburnwa.gov