Recreation Leader II job in Edmonds

COVID-19 Notice: This position has been approved to be filled and recruitments efforts are ongoing. Please be conscious of possible delays in the process related to COVID-19.

Applications received through Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 4:30 PM will receive priority first review. This position will remain opened until filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.

To view the full job posting and apply, visit this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edmondswa/jobs/3002036/recreation-leader-ii

Position Purpose: 

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing the planning, organization, and implementation of effective, healthy, and safe school-aged youth recreation and instruction programs to include, but not limited to, supporting distance learning activities as prescribed by educational organizations, in a classroom-like environment, and other day camp recreation activities. Candidate should have strong organizational, leadership and communication skills with a commitment to providing quality recreation and instruction activities to each and every youth participant.

This is a temporary position that is not expected to last beyond June 2021.

Education and Experience: 

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma
• One year of experience leading or teaching school-aged youth programs such as day camp or day care.
• One year of college coursework in Recreation, Education, and/or related field.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which would allow individual to perform the duties of the position will be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of thirty or more college quarter credits or combination of one-third clock hours and two-thirds college credits in early childhood education/child development, elementary education, social work, or another child-related field.
• Having bilingual skills is preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Current CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain by start date
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment background check