Assistant Coordinator Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

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Job Summary Skate Park Recreation Leader (Recreation Assistant 3) position reports directly to the Skate Park Community Services Coordinator. The Recreation Assistant 3 is responsible for recreation programs at the Bellevue Indoor Skate Park, with emphasis on daily park operations, customer service, retail sales, skateboarding instruction, and leading other staff to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all participants. Work hours are primarily afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays, plus mornings during school breaks, approximately 15-24 hours per week during the school year and 35 hours a week during the summer school breaks.

Weekly shifts between 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coverage of structured and drop-in programs, with emphasis on skateboarding instruction, retail operations, special events, and camps. Provide lead direction and support to volunteer and temporary staff under the guidance of the Skate Park Community Services Coordinator.

Instruct skateboard-based recreation classes, clinics, and activities for a range of skill levels and ages. Collect program fees and maintain fluency with the CivicRec registration and retail systems. Manage weekly social media content and posting for the skate park.

Assist Coordinator with pro shop inventory, including stock management, adjustments, setup of new boards, and routine skateboard/equipment maintenance. Interact positively with customers and participants; provide daily public contact, membership support, and excellent customer service. Enforce all City of Bellevue policies, procedures, and park rules.

Perform opening and closing procedures, including accurate cash handling. Sign in new and existing members and participants; maintain memberships, process program entries and registrations, complete waivers, and assist with accident/incident forms. Greet customers and ensure all participants have appropriate safety gear before skating.

Lead skateboard camps and weekly classes. Complete all aspects of CivicRec registration and retail system transactions and record-keeping. Perform weekly park maintenance, cleaning, and facility upkeep.

Support event planning and implementation in coordination with the Community Services Coordinator. Contribute ideas for remodel design and renovations as needed. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Two or more years of experience in skateboarding and/or recreation programming (paid or volunteer). Demonstrated ability to instruct and work effectively with youth, teens, and adults is preferred. Strong customer service, cash-handling, and organizational skills.

Ability to lead and support other staff/volunteers in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of skateboarding equipment, safety practices, and retail operations. Experience planning, coordinating, or leading recreation programs, camps, or special events (especially youth or skate-focused).

Experience supervising or mentoring staff, volunteers, or junior instructors. Proven ability to create a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for youth, teens, and adults Experience handling incident reports, behavior management, or conflict resolution in a recreation setting. Ability to work independently with moderate supervision while following established policies.

Must successfully complete a background check (condition of employment). Availability for the scheduled afternoon/evening/Saturday shifts and school-break hours. Supplemental Information Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to physically play and demonstrate active games and skating movements. Indoor and outdoor recreational environments are subject to noise that varies from low to very high, distractions, seasonal heat and periodic interruptions.

Strong stamina and ability to keep up with participants. Ability to perform work that is strenuous and/or repetitive. Work involves talking, hearing, walking, running, and using hands to manipulate, feel, and operate objects.

Ability to reach with hands and arms. Fine motor skills. Near and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Ability to work with large groups of individuals including children, teens, and adults.

Assist with program set-up and take-down. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. HIRING PROCESS The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only.

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