Description

Our Mission : To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

All potential team members are evaluated on the following values:

Caring – We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

About Our Community:
The Tukwila Community Center is home to meeting rooms, classrooms, banquet facilities, and a commercial kitchen. The Center is located near the I-5/I-405 interchange and near highways 99 and 599, making access easy. There is plenty of free on-site parking, and the convenient location makes the Center the perfect location for indoor conferences, meetings, special events, and more.

This position is a seasonal/temporary position and Non-PERS Eligible. All positions are limited, part time and will not exceed 1040 hours in a 12-month period. You can expect to work 15 - 20 hours per week depending on program needs. It is preferred that individuals be available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and possibly some Thursdays. Must be flexible with the hours you work.

How To Apply: Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" section of your application in NeoGov. In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply on-line and complete the entire application.

The position will remain open continuously until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@tukwilawa.gov.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides direct leadership and supervision over senior program activities and trips including driving a 15-passenger van.

Assists with general supervision of senior programs. Fills in with direct leadership in the event senior staff are unavailable.

Safeguards program participants and provides for a clean and safe working environment.

Completes and maintains proper forms, reports for recreation staff.

Maintains and oversees the proper use of equipment and supplies by participants.

May assist with planning, scheduling, and organizing of various senior events and activities.

Other duties vary based on specific responsibilities for each position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to plan, lead, and supervise activities for senior programs.;

Friendly, positive and supportive customer service skills to respond to public inquiries regarding programs and activities;

Physical ability sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position;

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing;

Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with program participants, volunteers, and the general public;

Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 18 years of age;

Possess a High School Diploma or GED;

Minimum of two years' experience in a similar work environment.

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Driver's License;

Must be physically capable of assisting in physical activities (hike or walk 5 miles on a senior hike);

Maintain current CPR/First Aid certifications, or the ability to obtain prior to employment.

Selection Guidelines:

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

City of Tukwila
Temporary/Seasonal Employees:

HOURS OF WORK
Hours of work vary depending on the position and may require night and weekend shifts.

PAY DAYS
Pay days occur on the 10th and 25th of each month (24 pay periods annually).

Direct deposit of pay is available.

SICK LEAVE
As provided by Washington State Initiative 1433 included in RCW 49.46

RETIREMENT

Some positions may be eligible for membership in the Washington State Retirement PERS Plan 2 or PERS Plan 3 systems. Both the employee and the employer contribute to these plans.

See the City of Tukwila Human Resources web page for more information.