The City of Bellevue is seeking positive, energetic individuals to work in a variety of sports and recreation camps with youth ages 7-13. Counselors will be responsible for supervising and leading children through day camp activities such as games, sports, water activities, and field trips while providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. Experience working with sports & recreation programs and diverse elementary and middle school aged youth is desired.
Full-time counselors will work between 20-40 hours pers week in the summer. Hours can vary between 7:30am to 6pm. There is the opportunity to work a full day or half day (morning or afternoon) shift and shifts will rotate weekly. Youth Sports is also seeking substitute counselors for our 2026 summer camps. Substitute counselors work variable hours depending on shift coverage needs. If interested in continuing beyond the summer, work hours through the school year range from 2-10 hours per week (afternoons, evenings, occasional weekends).
Summer Camp dates are June 29-July 1, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7, and August 10-14. Main summer camp location will be Tyee Middle School, 13630 SE Allen Rd, Bellevue, WA 98006. Counselors will also need to attend approximately two (2) days of training during the week of June 22nd . This will include First Aid/CPR training.
City Council Vision Statement:Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision:In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission:We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.
- Oversee camp participants; provide instruction, direction, supervision and assistance as needed.
- Design, implement and facilitate assigned camp activities and other program components.
- Ensure camp/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards.
- Ensure proper use, care, and storage of program equipment.
- Assist with camp preparation, setup and take down.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning of diversity, equity & inclusion principles and a commitment to implement these principles in your work. • General knowledge of specific sports fundamentals and games (baseball, basketball, soccer, flag football, kickball, ultimate frisbee, tag, capture the flag, etc.).
- Knowledge of assigned parks, recreation and community services programs, activities and services.
- Knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
- Knowledge of opening and closing facilities and in assisting with camp/activity set up and take down.
- Skill in working with diverse groups of people, including youth and teen participants, in a tactful, effective and respectful manner.
- Skill in solving problems and in using tact, patience and courtesy when working with others.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants.
- Ability to follow instructions, written and verbal.
- Ability to work various schedules including mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
- Ability to enforce facility rules, policies, guidelines and safety standards.
- Ability to safely perform job tasks in a variety of park and non-park settings.
- Ability to work with youth and teenage participants.
- Present a neat and professional appearance.
- Enthusiastic and positive outlook.
- Willingness to participate in all program related activities.
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements- One or more years of experience in assigned activity or program or in the general parks, recreation and community services field.
- High school diploma, GED or current high school students with relevant experience.
- First Aid, CPR or similar certification or training will be required for working in summer camp.
- Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
- Must pass criminal background check prior to being hired.
Physical Requirements:- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- May require lifting, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods of time.
- Work may be physically demanding or require strenuous activity (participation in athletics, lifting heavy equipment, long hours, etc.).
- Job tasks involve work with youth of such a nature that the employee may be called on to make physical interventions, load vans, etc.
- The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
- Work will be performed primarily outdoors, at least 70% of the time.
This is a seasonal, non-exempt, non-union position.Definition of a Seasonal Employee:
- Must be pre-approved by Human Resources to ensure compliance with the legislation.
Regularly scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week for which the customary annual employment is six months or less. - "Customary" means that the nature of the position typically lasts for six months or fewer and that the period of employment begins at approximately the same time each year.
- NOTE: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month)
