Youth Sports Day Camp Counselor

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

The City of Bellevue is seeking positive energetic individuals to work in a variety of sports and recreation camps with youth ages 713. Counselors will be responsible for supervising and leading children through day camp activities such as games sports water activities and field trips while providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. Experience working with sports & recreation programs and diverse elementary and middle school aged youth is desired.

City Council Vision Statement: Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision: In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live grow and thrive.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission: We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks natural areas recreation arts and culture and a broad base of community services.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement: A System of Fairness Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities power and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right not a privilege and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community.

Fulltime counselors will work between 2040 hours pers week in the summer. Hours can vary between 7:30am to 6pm. There is the opportunity to work a full day or half day (morning or afternoon) shift and shifts will rotate weekly. Youth Sports is also seeking substitute counselors for our 2025 summer camps. Substitute counselors work variable hours depending on shift coverage needs. If interested in continuing beyond the summer work hours through the school year range from 210 hours per week (afternoons evenings occasional weekends).

Summer Camp dates are June 30July 3 July 711 July 1418 July 2125 July 28August 1 August 48 and August 1115. Main summer camp location will be Tyee Middle School 13630 SE Allen Rd Bellevue WA 98006. Counselors will also need to attend approximately two 2 days of training during the week of June 23 rd. This will include First Aid/CPR training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning of diversity equity & inclusion principles and a commitment to implement these principles in your work.
• General knowledge of specific sports fundamentals and games (soccer flag football basketball baseball kickball tag capture the flag etc..
• Experience working with youth and teenage participants.
• Present a neat and professional appearance.
• Enthusiastic and positive outlook.
• Embrace individual and group differences.
• Willingness to participate in all program related activities.
• Assist with program preparation setup and take down.
• Seek guidance and direction when needed.
• Knowledge of the principles rules materials and equipment in facility.
• Work effectively and communicate well with the public and fellow employees.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Assist in preparing written reports as assigned.
• Must pass criminal background check prior to being hired.
• Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
• May be required to work evenings and occasional weekends.

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May require lifting bending reaching and standing for extended periods of time.
• Work may be physically demanding or require strenuous activity (participation in athletics lifting heavy equipment long hours etc..
• Job tasks involve work with youth of such a nature that the employee may be called on to make physical interventions load vans etc.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Work will be performed primarily outdoors at least 70 of the time (dependent on season).

Seasonal Employee Definition

• Must be preapproved by Human Resources to ensure compliance with the legislation

• Regularly scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week for which the customary annual employment is six months or less

• Customary means that the nature of the position typically lasts for six months or fewer and that the period of employment begins at approximately the same time each year

• NOTE: Will be considered fulltime and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12month measurement period (or 130 hours per month)

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office ator .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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