Job Description

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

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.

Job Summary

Want to work outside riding bikes and hiking with kid this summer? Join the Tracks Outdoor Recreation Team!

The City of Bellevue is seeking an Outdoor Recreation Program Lead to help assist with Outdoor Adventure Summer Camps for our Parks and Community Services TRACKS Outdoor Initiative.

The Outdoor Program Lead, will assist with Bike Camp, Bike, Hike and Swim Camp and Outdoor Adventure Camp for youth 10-13 years. This position is responsible for driving campers and leading daily activities of adventure summer camps. Activities include mountain biking, hiking, paddling and teambuilding. Camps run June 27-August 21, the ideal start date is mid-June. There is potential for on-going work after the summer season.

Schedule:

• Camps runs Monday-Friday June 27-August 21 8:30am-4:30pm
• The ideal start date is mid-June.
• There is potential for on-going work after the summer season.
• Hours: 40+ hours per week June 27-August 21 (No camp July 3-7)

Pay Range: starting at $19 per hour depending on experience
Location: Tracks Camps run at various park locations throughout Bellevue including Lake Hills Community Park, Enatai Beach Park, Highland Community Center, and City Hall.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of adventure summer camps, including mountain biking, hiking, team building and paddling.
• Must be able to bike 5-10 miles a day and hike 3-4 miles a day.
• Drive participants in a 15-passenger city van.
• Administrative duties include communication with customers, parents and partners and managing participant paperwork.
• Maintaining gear inventory.

Qualifications

• Twenty-One (21) years of age or older preferred.
• Experience facilitating outdoor travel with groups.
• First Aid certification required with Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certification a plus.
• Experience working with youth and teenagers.
• Familiarity with local lands a plus.
• Knowledge of bike safety, rules of the road and general bike maintenance, including fixing flat tires.
• Ability to multi-task, communicate and work well with others.
• Strong work ethic and ability to deal with the physical challenges of the TRACKS Program.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must have current Washington State drivers license, with a good driving record.
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to being hired.

Other

Physical Demands

• 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.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to bike 5-10 miles a day and hike 3-4 miles a day.

This is a Variable, non-exempt, non-union position.
Definition of a Variable Employee:

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.
• 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).

For further information about the position, please contact Carrie Sabochik at 425-452-6883 or via email at .

Hiring Process: This hiring process will be used to fill 3 positions. 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. 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. We do not accept resumes and cover letters.

• This is a continuous recruitment and applications will be reviewed on an a rolling basis.
• Only electronic applications are accepted.

The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran\'s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

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 425-452-6838 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.

For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

** Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.**

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 the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver\'s license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran\'s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

At the City of Bellevue, you\'ll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The five 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, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation. You\'ll 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. It\'s 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 425-452-6838 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.

For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

** Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.**

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