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Temporary Recreation Supervisor - KTUB (Kirkland Teen Union Building)

9 days ago

Kirkland

Employer City of Kirkland Salary $94,869.78 - $123,783.57 Annually Location Kirkland, WA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202100766 Location Parks & Community Services - Recreation Manager Opening Date 04/06/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit MAC The City of Kirkland is happy to announce the recruitment of the Recreation Supervisor position assigned to the Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB). At KTUB, which re-opened in September 2024 as a comprehensive teen center, youth are able to access after-school drop-in activities, on-site behavioral health services provided by Youth Eastside Services (YES), music and art programs and services provided by 4 Tomorrow, in addition to a wide range of recreation programs for teens. The facility is activated during the day with recreation programs for adults and preschool-age youth. KTUB is open to all teens, with an intentional focus on serving underserved and underrepresented teens, including youth from low-income families, youth who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, and youth experiencing barriers to stability, including homelessness and behavioral health. The Recreation Supervisor will oversee facility operations, recreation programs (including drop-in activities), and will be the primary on-site liaison with operating partners YES and 4 Tomorrow. A strong candidate for this role will: • Understand the needs of teens today and have relevant experience connecting with diverse youth, • Have an awareness of how identity and life experience influence the barriers youth face, • Prioritize youth voice in decision-making To be considered, applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter that outlines your experience working with teens, supervising staff, and managing relationships with partner agencies. Applications will be reviewed starting Friday, May 1, 2026. Interviews are anticipated to take place in May. SUMMARY: The role of the Recreation Supervisor is to plan, organize, supervise, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of community-based activities, programs, and services. This position may be assigned to specialty areas such as: General Recreation, Sports, Aquatics, Youth, Teens, Adults, 50+ Adults, Business Services, and Events. The Recreation Supervisor may be assigned to the North Kirkland Community Center (NKCC), the Peter Kirk Community Center (PKCC), City Hall, or Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB). Distinguishing Characteristics: The Recreation Supervisor supervises oversees specialty recreation areas, including supervising regular and contingent staff, contractors, and volunteers. Additional certifications may required depending on the assignment area. This position plays a crucial role in the success of programs and services within Parks and Community Services. Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Develops and administers quality recreation programs, activities, facility operations, services, and special events to be offered for all ages with diverse interests., • Develops, implements, and monitors both expenditure and revenue budgets for existing and potential programs, services, and facilities., • Attracts, hires, retains, trains, evaluates, motivates, and disciplines various full-time, part-time, seasonal, and year-round paid and volunteer staff as well as contracted staff (e.g., instructors, special event performers, service providers). Ensures adequate staffing for all programs, events, and activities. Assures on-call, evening, and weekend coverage to respond to any related programming emergencies., • Seeks out community feedback on all programs, activities, and events, and makes timely response to all inquiries, concerns, and complaints. Takes corrective action as needed to ensure community needs are met through current and future offerings., • Researches and develops new programs and activities to meet community needs and program area objectives. Assists the public with program development inquiries., • Develops and maintains facility and program policies, procedures, and rules., • Negotiates fees and contracts for instructors, service providers, special events performers, etc., • Creates and maintains reports and analyzes enrollment and revenue data for programming responsibilities., • Ensures adequate inventories of equipment and supplies are maintained for programs, services, activities, and events., • Develops a comprehensive publicity and outreach program through preparation and distribution of news releases, bulletins, announcements, brochures, web site and online materials and other promotional items., • Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society., • Ensures safe, effective, and efficient operations of assigned facility, including associated programs, activities, services, and events., • Maintains safety and health standards and requirements in facility operations, transportation programs, and special interest and recreational/fitness programs and activities., • Develops and maintains strong relationships with partners such as Lake Washington School District, service providers, contractors, and vendors., • Prepares grant applications and requests for funding and makes timely submission to public and private entities., • Performs other duties as assigned by Recreation Manager., • Works on regional issues as assigned., • Works collaboratively with managers, coordinators, and other city staff to complete city related events and programs., • May provide public presentations to community members, boards and commissions, community groups and City Council., • May act as Recreation Manager in their absence. Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you! If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and innovation. We also invest in you! Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees. Awesome benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details. Childcare Programs:To help address the challenge of reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has agreements with two local childcare providers that offer discounted rates for our employees at 10 locations within 20 miles of Kirkland. ___ Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing its employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests. • Demonstrated ability to prepare and effectively manage a program budget., • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain programs that meet the needs and interests of diverse community groups., • Ability to attract, retain, lead, mentor and motivate staff., • Advanced organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities., • Advanced public relations and communication skills (both verbal and written) to interpret, and explain rules, regulations, legal requirements and policies., • Demonstrated ability to bring a solutions-oriented approach to conflict resolution., • Advanced interpersonal and customer relations skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external customers and contacts., • Ability to remain flexible to changing priorities., • Advanced computer proficiency including Windows Suite. Minimum Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration or related discipline., • Experience: 4 years increasingly responsible experience in the specific recreation specialty area(s), and a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience., • Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.Licenses and Other Requirements:, • Possess or ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) certification within 30 days of hire., • Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License and ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles., • Possess or ability to obtain Food Handler's permit within 30 days of hire (at PKCC only). Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work is primarily conducted in a typical office environment. Incumbent is frequently required to visit program/activity sites for monitoring purposes. Work is fast-paced with frequent interruptions from phone calls, staff and visitors. Occasionally requires lifting of supplies and equipment of approximately 50 pounds. May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends. Selection Process To be considered, applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter that outlines your experience working with teens, supervising staff, and managing relationships with partner agencies. Applications will be reviewed starting Friday, May 1, 2026. Interviews are anticipated to take place in May. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. Job is open until filled with first review by 15th day of original posting date. The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.

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