Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $19.42.  
The current full hourly range for these positions is $19.42 - $22.75.

 Join the Youth Engagement team of Metro Parks Tacoma's Parks and Recreation department! This is a fast growing team who keeps the youth of the community in the forefront of recreational plans. We are a dynamic team of individuals who work closely together to tailor our programs to the communities surrounding each of our four community centers in Tacoma.

When working with the youth of the community, there's rarely a dull moment! You'll play basketball, wall ball, play video games, air hockey, and even sometimes help students with their studies! You will provide light snacks to make sure kids are eating a healthy and balanced diet while building relationships that last a lifetime!

On Friday nights, from 7 - 11pm, you'll engage with high school community members of Tacoma and surrounding areas! After shooting hoops and listening to some fresh tunes, you'll converse and get to know these youth community members over a full meal!
This position is solely in-person and never online. The right person for the job will be reliable and adamant about engaging with the youth in our community centers while practicing proper Metro Parks Tacoma procedures and policies. You will get training from seasoned veterans on the Youth Engagement team, and supplied with all the resources you need to succeed in a fun and exciting field of youth programming! 

Work where you play!
Join our team at Metro Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.

Who We Are
Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Metro Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.

Why You’ll Love it Here
Come work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Metro Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Metro Parks are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team.  On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.
 
Position Information

Implement, lead and/or oversee programming and activities in an assigned program area

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.