Summer Rec Assistant at Squaxin Island Tribe – Shelton, Washington

Job Title: Summer Rec Assistant (6 positions available)

Department: Parks & Recreation

Reports To: Youth Activities Lead, Kasia Seymour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

TS Range: 3/4 ($17.35 hourly)

Opening Date: April 24, 2026

Closing Date: May 8, 2026

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Summer Rec Program Coordinator, the Summer Rec Program Assistant is responsible for the supervision of children, ages 5-12; is responsible for conducting a variety of safe, fun, and interesting activities. Also is responsible for developing a positive relationship with his/her group in a safe environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Youth Supervision & Engagement

• Provide continuous supervision and ensure the health and safety of children ages 5–12.
• Guide, lead, and actively participate with assigned groups in daily activities.
• Foster group cohesion and encourage positive behavior and respectful interactions.

Child Development & Prevention Support

• Support the social, emotional, and developmental needs of children.
• Model and reinforce prevention

Program Operations & Documentation

• Attend and participate in daily morning and afternoon staff meetings.
• Assist with maintaining participant files, including registration, medical, and permission forms.
• Support daily attendance tracking, incident documentation, field trip rosters, and required program records.

Professional Expectations

• Adhere to all program rules, operating principles, and policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate prior experience working one-on-one with children ages 5–12.

Required Availability

• Attend mandatory pre-program staff training (June 22–June 26).
• Work the full Summer Recreation. Program schedule (June 30–August 8), Monday–Thursday, 8am-4pm; 8am-2pm on Fridays.
• Maintain consistent Monday–Friday availability for the full program duration.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: One year of prior experience working one on one with children ages 5-12 and a High School Diploma or GED and one year relevant experience, OR 3 years of relevant work experience working one on one with children ages 5-12.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current Washington State Driver’s License preferred. Must pass WATCH and Tribal Court Background Check. Must have CPR/First Aid certification, or be able to obtain it within the pre-program staff training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; the employee is also frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must also frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25-50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

OTHER: Professional attire suitable for the work environment is required.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: The successful candidate will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the Tribe’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

THERE WILL BE NO TOLERANCE FOR THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL DRUGS WHILE EMPLOYED IN THE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM. USE OF TOBACCO IN FRONT OF THE YOUTH OR DURING WORK TIME IS NOT ALLOWED. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE POLICIES IS CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.

TO APPLY: Submit application packets including a resume and cover letter on Paylocity through the Squaxin Island Tribe Career Opportunities website. Contact Human Resources for more information: 360-432-3865.