Recreation Instructor

Recreation Instructor
Opening Date: March 10, 2022

Salary Range: $15.00 - 24.00/hour; 10–19 hrs. per week
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

NATURE OF POSITION
Plan, program, play, and facilitate programs for youth in a camp style setting. Oversee the day-to-day operation
of programs. Act as a mentor to youth and other employees. This position is performed outdoors in all types of
weather and indoors. This position may require weekend and evening shifts. Educate and help enforce public
safety rules. Provide extensive customer service to participants and their guardians.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Have a background completed; Possess a valid driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual in Spanish; CPR and 1st Aid Certified.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
A completed City application and resume are required to apply. Applications are available on the Human
Resources page of the City of Walla Walla website: https://wallawallawa.gov.

Applicants whose experience most closely meets the requirements of the position will be invited to continue in
the selection process which will consist of an oral panel interview, reference inquiries and may include a criminal
background check. Completed application packages can be mailed to:

CITY OF WALLA WALLA-HR

15 N. Third Avenue Walla Walla, WA 99362
Email to hr@wallawallawa.gov or faxed to (509) 524-7935.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Walla Walla will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants if requested. Please
notify the Human Resources office at least 5 days prior to the need.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS
To obtain a copy of the full job description and class specification for this position, please contact us at:
hr@wallawallawa.gov or 509.527.4475.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein
may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA COMPLIES WITH TITLE VI, ADA, AND OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND
DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, VETERAN
STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEX IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General direction and oversight are provided by the Recreation Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City’s core values:
Service - Integrity - Collaboration - Equity - Leadership - Community

2. Effectively represent the City of Walla Walla. Present a positive, professional image; maintain
cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and
external customers.

3. Maintain professional manner and appearance while wearing a provided uniform.
4. Assist in the coordination and execution of City sponsored community events; plan, promote, and

facilitate all aspects of events.
5. Maintain excellent communication with all staff and customers through verbal and written means.
6. Assist in recreational office tasks; answer phones, make copies, take program registrations, and help

provide support where needed.
7. Act as an ambassador to urban parks and downtown area. Establish and maintain a positive working

relationship with a range of partners, area businesses, residents, and visitors.
8. Interact and develop rapport with visitors. Listen to questions, suggestions, and concerns, as to share

that information with appropriate staff.
9. Recognize and respond to safety and security issues. Notify police and/or emergency services as

dictated by the situation.
10. Clean and sanitize tables and chairs, pick up litter, move tables and chairs as required; inspect and

observe amenities in outdoor park and downtown locations and notify appropriate personnel of safety
hazards and repair needs.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job

performance.
2. Execute assignments, projects, and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes; work

independently and effectively with little direction.
3. Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek

solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.
4. Provide assistance to staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or

interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.
5. Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Basic conflict resolution capabilities, practice good judgement, problem solving, and reason.
• Able to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations, and in a sometimes fast-paced

up to 50lbs.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Operate common office equipment: copy machine, computer, and phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time; seeing, hearing, and speaking to exchange information;
intermittently stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend at the waist and lift heavy objects; dexterity of hands and fingers
to operate equipment; carrying, pushing, and pulling equipment; perform heavy physical labor at times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Outdoor environment: subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work; subject to seasonal weather and adverse
weather conditions; dust, dirt, chemical fumes, and pollen. Also, indoor environment: climate controlled.