SALARY:  $3,148 - $3,993 per month, DOE (2006 rates) 
DATE OPEN:  February 8, 2008
DATE CLOSED:  February 29, 2008 at 5 pm.
HOURS:  This is a full time position that will work four days per week, 10 hours per day with one hour for lunch. Shifts will be from 12 to 10 p.m. Monday - Friday and from 1 to 11 p.m. on Saturday. The schedule will alternate between a Monday -Thursday and a Wednesday-Saturday schedule. Flexibility to work additional hours beyond regularly scheduled programs for special events is required.
TO APPLY:  Submit resume and completed City of Redmond application packet via the online submission system. This is a 244 kb size file, and other options are available. (The application packet  is in the Adobe Acrobat format, and a minimum of Acrobat 4.0 is required. Obtain free Acrobat Reader to view/print.)

THE CITY OF REDMOND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; The City of Redmond provides reasonable accommodation to those with disabilities.

Duties:
Under the direction of the Recreation Program Coordinator, this position is responsible for: design and implementation of on-site programming to include the drop in and media lab programs at the Old Fire House Teen Center; coordinate the quarterly calendar programming; assist with oversight of program and media lab staff; facilitate media lab board and coordinate meetings; develop program descriptions and promotional materials; assist with budget development and coordination for drop-in and fee based programs; plan and lead activities appropriate for teen audiences; ensure participant safety and assist in the supervision of busy drop-in program for 50-150 teens per evening; ensure maintenance and upkeep of Teen Center including site preparation and clean-up; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of: recreation or teen program development, budget monitoring, office procedures, and computer software knowledge.
Skill in: board meeting facilitation and member recruitment, event and program promotion, leadership and strong oral and written communication.
Ability to: oversee staff, participants, and programs; work in a team setting; communicate effectively with teens and other staff; explain and enforce City policies and procedures; and proactively deal with customer services concerns.

Education and Experience: AA combination of education and experience equivalent to an AA degree in recreation, art, education or related field, and 1-2 years recreation programming experience. Previous experience working with teen or culturally and ethnically diverse populations is strongly desired.

Licenses/Requirements: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire and a driving record that meets city standards. Current First Aid and CPR certifications by date of hire. Fulfillment of bargaining unit agreement membership is required within 30 days on hire.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a teen center environment, subject to frequent interruptions and potentially stressful situations. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.