The Police Activities League of Southwest Washington (PAL of SWWA) is seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic Summer Recreation Assistant to join our team.

This is a part time, temporary, nonexempt position and reports to an assigned Program Coordinator or designee. The position is in-person and located in Clark County, WA.

PAL Summer Recreation Assistant Core Responsibilities

The mission of PAL of SWWA is to promote positive relationships between law enforcement and youth through community-based educational and recreational programs.

Our Summer Recreation Assistants (SRA’s) are responsible for organizing and implementing activities and programs throughout Clark County, WA. SRA’s will work with a variety of youth, including high-risk students for the duration of their work. You will be assigned a full time PAL staff member to walk your through your assigned programs. This position works directly with law enforcement, other SRA’s, and community volunteers to create positive life experiences for PAL youth from a variety of walks of life. Your commitment to PAL is a duration of 8 weeks where you will be implementing both sports and science summer camps with peer and supervisor support. As an SRA, it is your job to ensure that youth are being safe, creating memories, and building relationships that will last a lifetime.

To learn more about PAL of SWWA, please visit our website at https://palofswwa.org/

What could PAL offer you?

• Compensation $15.75/hour, temporary (8 weeks), hourly, nonexempt position

• Dates of employment June 20th – August 10th

• Convenient office location in Vancouver, WA

• 16-21 hours per week, typical schedule is M-F 8 am- 12 pm with occasional afternoons required due to PAL programming.

• Work that is fast-paced, fun and goal orientated

• Dynamic, friendly and fun team

• Collaborative, mission focused organizational culture

• An opportunity to make a difference in our community!

What skills and experience could you bring to the PAL team?

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  Must be 16 years of age or older

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must Pass a National Criminal Background

• Food Handlers Card

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  Available to commit to scheduled employment dates for the duration of hire

• CPR and First Aid Certification is a plus

• Interest in working directly with youth

• Interest in collaborating directly with law enforcement

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and projects

• Ability to work with diverse populations

• Ability to work effectively on a team

• Ensure both a collaborative work environment with peers, youth, law enforcement, and community partners

• Ability to be flexible and change quickly depending on the need of a situation

• Previous experience working with children or youth

• Promote program participation and lead others by example

• Provide guidance and role modeling to youth and peers as needed

• Implement programs, services, and age-appropriate activities for youth

• Ability to build rapport with youth parents’ and/or guardians’

• Implement effective strategies relating to youth disciplinary policies and procedures

• Provide a safe environment through clear rules and expectations

• Ability to complete required reports and documentation

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows based computer applications and Google Drive

Upload the following:

1. Update résumé including work history (months and years). Include titles and duties of positions.

2. A cover letter sharing why you are interested in the position of Summer Recreation Assistant and how you would support PAL’s mission. Please include any relevant personal experiences or work serving children and youth.

Reference and background checks are conducted with finalist candidate(s) as part of the interview process. The PAL Summer Recreation Assistant position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

The Police Activities League of SW Washington is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our organization is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.