Salary: $16.99 – $17.63 Hourly
Location : Auburn, WA
Job Type: Variable-Hour
Department: Parks, Arts & Recreation
Division: Parks Recreation
Opening Date: 07/20/2023
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TEMP
Position Details
CITY OF AUBURN TEEN CENTER
The Teen Center within our Parks & Recreation Department is seeking to add new and dynamic Teen Late Night staff. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, this position is responsible for teaching, supervising, and facilitating the Late-Night at Teen Center facility. Primary work will be with youth, ages 11-18, during evening and late-night. This is a part-time position, working only the 3rd Friday of every month starting in October 2023. This program is slated to last the entire school calendar year.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
Primary Duties
This position is responsible for safely facilitating enrichment programs for teens ages 11-18. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Plan, lead and assist staff and participants in skill development, game play and social interaction.
- Facilitate and lead group sessions, workshops, and recreational activities, providing guidance and instruction as necessary.
- Fostering a community that reflects the voice of young people
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during program hours, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines of the Auburn Community Center’s policies and procedures.
- De-escalate situations in a professional manner to ensure program safety.
- Maintaining the facility by organizing, and cleaning as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Experience and/or formal education in the areas of education, youth development, recreation, or similar fields.
- Experience working with youth in a similar program or educational setting is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of youth and create an inclusive and supportive environment.
- First Aid and CPR certification may be required (or willingness to obtain certification).
- Must have good communication and organizational skills.
Additional Information
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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.
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
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 regarding clarifications or questions about eligibility for any of the above.
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