Recreation Program Specialist

Recreation Program Specialist

The Tukwila Community Center is looking to hire a Recreation Program Specialist to join our team! This is a great opportunity to serve as a positive role model and make a difference in your community! The Recreation Program Specialist assists with planning, scheduling, and organizing various events, programs, and activities.

This is a 1.0 FTE permanent position, eligible for both health benefits and retirement.

Work Schedule and Hours Work schedules will vary based on Tukwila Community Center operating hours and specific program needs. The Recreation Program Specialist will be scheduled for eight (8) hours per day and forty (40) hours per week. Hours may include:

• Consistent weekdays to support customer service team during operating hours
• Weekends/Evenings
• Schedules may be adjusted based on business need to ensure proper coverage is met.
• Ability to maintain reasonable, predictable, and regular attendance during assigned shifts.

Wage: $6,405.00 - $7,784.00 Monthly - This position is represented by Teamsters 763

Note: We typically do not start at the top of the salary schedule.

About the City

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Mission Statement:

To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, and healthy environment for our residents, businesses, and guests.

Core Values

• Caring We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
• Professional We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
• Responsive We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

About the Department

Tukwila Parks and Recreation is home to over 150 acres of open space including parks, multi-use trails, Foster Golf Links, and the Tukwila Community Center. The mission of the Tukwila Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors through a quality system of public spaces, programs and events that enhance and promote opportunities for health and fitness, personal growth, relaxation, community connection, civic engagement, and environmental stewardship.

How To Apply Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" section of your application. To be considered for these position you MUST:

• Apply online and complete the entire application.
• Include a copy of your Resume and Cover Letter
• Answer the supplemental questions.

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Veteran's Preference:

City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying Veteran's Preference under provisions of RCW 73.16.010 and WAC 357.16.110 (2). Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim Veterans Preference. Character of service should reflect as being Honorable. General discharge under Honorable Condition does not qualify.

This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.

This recruitment will remain open until filled with a first review of applicants on September 1, 2026.