Youth Sports Day Camp Counselor (SEASONAL)

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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 7-13. 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.

Full-time counselors will work between 20-40 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 2026 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 2-10 hours per week (afternoons evenings occasional weekends).

Summer Camp dates are June 29-July 1 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 August 3-7 and August 10-14. 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 22nd . This will include First Aid/CPR training.

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.

• Oversee camp participants; provide instruction direction supervision and assistance as needed.
• Design implement and facilitate assigned camp activities and other program components.
• Ensure camp/facility rules policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards.
• Ensure proper use care and storage of program equipment.
• Assist with camp preparation setup and take down.

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 (baseball basketball soccer flag football kickball ultimate frisbee tag capture the flag etc.).
• Knowledge of assigned parks recreation and community services programs activities and services.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
• Knowledge of opening and closing facilities and in assisting with camp/activity set up and take down.
• Skill in working with diverse groups of people including youth and teen participants in a tactful effective and respectful manner.
• Skill in solving problems and in using tact patience and courtesy when working with others.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff the community and program participants.
• Ability to follow instructions written and verbal.
• Ability to work various schedules including mornings afternoons and evenings.
• Ability to enforce facility rules policies guidelines and safety standards.
• Ability to safely perform job tasks in a variety of park and non-park settings.
• Ability to work with youth and teenage participants.
• Present a neat and professional appearance.
• Enthusiastic and positive outlook.
• Willingness to participate in all program related activities.

• One or more years of experience in assigned activity or program or in the general parks recreation and community services field.
• High school diploma GED or current high school students with relevant experience.
• First Aid CPR or similar certification or training will be required for working in summer camp.
• Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
• Must pass criminal background check prior to being hired.

Physical Requirements:

• 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 accommodation 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.

Definition of a Seasonal Employee:

• Must be pre-approved 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 full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month 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 at or .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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