Do you enjoy fresh air and recreation outside during the summer months in Seattle? Do you love working with people? Are you looking for a fun, fast paced, team-oriented, and community-centered work environment? Come join the Seattle Parks and Recreation Team this Summer! We have multiple Recreation Leader positions available supporting various recreation programs that will run June-September throughout our vibrant City of Seattle.
About Seattle Parks and Recreation:
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, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.
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
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 adults and people with disabilities, as well as grant and partnership programs designed and implemented with immigrant and refugee communities.
This job posting is for a temporary Boat Ramp Ranger (classified as a Recreation Leader). Employees in these positions can work up to 40 hours if needed and we will provide training. Apply to become a Seattle Parks and Recreation Boat Ramp Ranger! You will meet new people, make new friends, and enjoy the summer while getting paid!
$31.63 - $42.35 per hour plus premium pay and 14 - 24 hours per week from May to September mostly on weekends.
Oversee boat ramp operations.
Monitor collection of fees.
Direct ramp traffic during peak hours.
Perform on-site public relations as a representative of Parks and Recreation
Handle incidents as they arise.
Clean and maintain facility.
Saturday, Sunday, and holidays are included in the regular schedule.