Program associate h1.location_city

Salary: $20.00 - $23.15 Hourly
Location : Auburn, WA
Job Type: Variable-Hour
Department: Parks, Arts & Recreation
Division: Parks Recreation
Opening Date: 02/13/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TEMP

Position Details
Mobile Recreation Program will run from June 15, 2026 -September 4, 2026.
The Parks & Recreation Department is looking to hire staff for our mobile recreation program. This position will work in conjunction with the Mobile Recreation Intern for the Auburn Parks mobile recreation program known as Rec n Roll. Rec n Roll is a mobile recreation program that brings a summer camp style experience to various parks throughout Auburn. Throughout the summer, theRec n Roll van will visit over 4 different parks and schools across Auburn. This position will lead various games, sports, and craft activities for children who attend the program.

Note: This is a non-benefited position that performs its duties in support of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department
Primary Duties
*Implements and monitors the mobile recreation program including, but not limited to, summer camps and/or mobile recreation program; assists in planning program themes, activities, games, and projects; orders supply, tracks spending, and inventories equipment.

*Prepares rooms, vehicles, and areas for programs including moving, setting up, taking down, and cleaning, supplies, and/or equipment.

*Assists City staff with programs, activities, special events, day-of-event duties, volunteers, and/or facilities, as assigned.

*Supports the department fleet services including, but not limited to, cleaning vehicles, fueling, checking equipment for appropriate supplies; and reporting service needs, as needed.

*Provides oversight to other non-benefitted or volunteer recreation staff to ensure programs are running as planned/scheduled.
*Drives Rec n Roll van to program sites.
*Provides direction to other staff to implement program activities.
Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• One year or summer seasons of prior experience in recreation or a related field, through work or education.
• Possess and retain a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid CPR and First Aid certificate within three (3) weeks of appointment.
• Possession of a King County Public Health Department Food Handler's Permit may be required within one (1) month of employment as a condition of work.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Additional Information

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
This is a non-benefited position.
Temporary positions are not eligible to receive City benefits; however, WA Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) is issued at 0.025 hours for each hour worked (equaling one (1) hour for every 40 hours worked), as required by law.

Employees in this classification may be eligible for WA State Paid Family Medical Leave dependent upon their qualifications and work history in WA State. Please see https://paidleave.wa.gov/ for more information.

Employees in this classification may also be eligible for PERS contributions, dependent upon their hours of work each month and their length of service. This is noted on the job announcement itself if it will apply to this position.

Please send any questions to regarding clarifications or questions about eligibility for any of the above.
01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have previous work experience or education in recreation or similar field?

• Yes
• No

03

Please explain your education and/or working experience in recreation. If you don't have this experience, please type N/A.
04

Do you have a current First Aid/CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess and have the ability to retain a valid state driver's license without impending loss?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a King County Public Health Department Food Handler's Permit?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you feel comfortable working independently with little supervision? If so, please give a short example of a time when you worked independently.
08

Do you have any experience supervising other staff? If so, give a brief example.
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