Recreation Aide (RNB) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cobwa/jobs/newprint/4811184) Apply  Recreation Aide (RNB) Salary $19.41 Hourly Location City of Bellingham, WA Job Type Regular Non Benefited Job Number 25 Recreation Aide (RNB) Mar Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 02/07/2025 FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Local 1937 + Description + Benefits + Questions Nature of Work Spend your days soaking up the sun, cheering on athletes, and making a real difference in our community - all while getting paid! The City of Bellingham Parks & Recreation Department (https://cob.org/gov/dept/parks) is currently accepting applications for part-time, non-benefited Recreation Aides. As a track and field helper, you'll be right in the action, ensuring everything runs smoothly at our meets and events. Candidates will assist with equipment setup, taking measurements (in time and/or distance), calculating scores, facility staffing, light maintenance, and event takedown. This position is scheduled to work every Monday, June 9 - August 25, 2025. Other required dates include Saturday, June 21; Sunday, July 27; and Saturday, August 2. Most Monday shifts are 4:00-9:00 pm. Additional event hours vary in time and duration depending on the nature of the event. A PAID ninety-minute onboarding session must be attended prior to start date. Candidates should be fun, energetic, flexible, enjoy active community programs and plan to work outdoors. This is an on-going recruitment to fill current and future staffing needs throughout the year based on departmental needs. The initial application review will begin on March 17, 2025. This recruitment may be closed at any time. SALARY AND BENEFITS: This position will start at Step 1 ($19.41/hour). The full hourly range for this position is $19.41 - $23.67. Employees receive step increases on completion of 2080 hours in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule) and City policy. At the City of Bellingham, we offer the following benefits that help you thrive in both your career and personal life. + Work up to 69 hours per calendar month and flex up to full time for up to four months each calendar year. + Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked. This position is not eligible for benefits except as required by law. This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis. You can find more details on our employment benefits page (https://cob.org/about/employment/benefits) and labor agreements page. (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule) NATURE OF WORK: Assists with recreational activities, programs and events as assigned. Prepares recreational facilities for participant use and monitors recreational activities to ensure a safe environment for participants. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Participates in assigned activity, program or event as program attendant, providing necessary service to complete assigned tasks. + Interacts with participants in a friendly, respectful and efficient manner. + Takes attendance at assigned events. + Performs setup and take down of activities, supplies and equipment including tables, chairs and tents. + Performs basic custodial tasks including litter pick-up and facility cleaning. + Recreation Aide positions assigned to All Comer's Track events take measurements (in time or distance) and calculate scores. ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED: + Performs other related duties as assigned. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed year round in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor public facilities and environments, including, but not limited to classrooms, stadiums, gyms, parks, trails, swimming areas and public attractions. Physical ability to perform essential functions, including: + Ability to carry, lift and set up tables and chairs up to 25lbs; + Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, ability to kneel, crouch, or bend at the waist to lift materials up to 25lbs; + Ability to hear and speak sufficiently to communicate in classroom or recreational environment; + Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions; + Correctable visual acuity to read a tape measure or stop watch. Experience and Training + Experience working with people of all ages and abilities preferred. Necessary Special Requirements + Must be at least 16 years old. + Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and adult abuse records check. + Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire. + Must be willing and able to work various shifts depending upon the needs of the department, including evenings and weekends. Selection Process **You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along** Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and supplemental questions). Application materials should comprehensively document your experience and skills related to the position responsibilities and experience/training requirements. As part of the City’s commitment to reducing bias in the hiring process, Human Resources redacts personally identifiable information for reviewers. Only the documents listed as required will be reviewed. Applications will be forwarded to the Bellingham Parks & Recreation department for review. Candidates selected to participate in additional assessment will be contacted by Bellingham Parks & Recreation staff. Equal Opportunity: Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment. Fair Hiring Practices + The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment. + The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made. + The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied. + The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate. In a regular non-benefit position with the City of Bellingham, employees are allowed to work up to 69 hours per calendar month. These positions are not eligible for benefits, except as required by law. 01 Thank you for your interest in this position at the City of Bellingham! To ensure a consistent review, only the City of Bellingham job application and required supplemental documents will be reviewed. Cover letters and resumes are not reviewed unless they are required as part of the process. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete each section of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Please do not indicate "see resume" or copy content that is unrelated to the position being applied for from your resume when answering these questions. Have you read and understood the information listed above? + Yes + No 02 Are you at least 16 years of age or older? + Yes + No 03 Are you age 18 or older? (If under the age of 18, a Parent/School Authorization form must be submitted at the time of hire) + Yes + No 04 This position is scheduled to work every Monday, June 9-August 25, 2025. Other required dates include Saturday, June 21; Sunday, July 27; and Saturday, August 2. Most Monday shifts are 4:00-9:00 pm. Additional event hours vary in times and duration depending on the nature of the event. Are you available each week and other required dates during this time period? + Yes + No 05 Describe your experience working with people of all ages and abilities. This can be at a previous job, a volunteer opportunity you were a part of, or anything related to working alongside people. (Note: This experience is preferred but not required.) 06 Describe any experience you may have had working at a special event and/or in a track and field setting. (Note: this experience is preferred but not required.) 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