Recreation Assistant- Opera House

Salary: $16.66 - $18.16 Hourly

Location : Marysville, WA

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 00859

Department: Parks, Culture & Recreation

Division: Parks-Seasonals

Opening Date: 08/06/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Summary

Seasonal, part-time position with various working hours.

Ideal candidate must be available to work weekday, evening, and weekend hours.

This position is responsible for the setup, monitoring and closing of events and private building rentals at the Marysville Opera House. Candidate must feel comfortable working alone and be self-reliant to complete assigned tasks. In addition, they may be asked to assist with a variety of recreational programs supported by the Parks, Culture and Recreation department.

Candidate must have knowledge of audio visual, and ability to help at City and private events. The position works a various number of hours, and candidate must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds, and walk up and down stairs.

Examples of Job Duties

Supervise groups of the public, children or teenagers in a variety of recreational activities, including games, arts and crafts, athletics and special events.

Staff summer programs for children ages tiny tots - teens.

Instruct participants in good citizenship, sportsmanship, and safety.

Represents the City and the Parks Department; effectively communicates and interacts with program participants, parents, park neighbors, school district personnel, and the general public.

Qualifications

Previous experience working with youth and supervising youth recreational activities is preferred.

Must be at least 16 years of age; parent/school authorization form required for employees under 18 years of age.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check required for employees working with minors.

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Must possess, or have the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, CPR and First Aid certifications.

Provide own transportation to work site.

Work Environment

They physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; bend; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; climb or crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis; lift/move up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position works primarily indoors and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The City of Marysville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

Seasonal position

Seasonal or temporary positions are eligible for sick leave accrual at the rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.

01

Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your work-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. A resume will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

Yes

No

02

Do you possess audiovisual experience?

Yes

No

03

Briefly describe your experience running or assisting with audiovisual needs.

04

Briefly describe any previous experience you have with the set up and on-site supervision of special events and private rentals.

05

Do you currently possess CPR and First Aid certifications?

Yes

No

Required Question