Recreation Program Specialist - Teen Late Night

Posting number: 2026-00912

Department: Seattle Parks & Recreation Department

Division: Recreation

Job classification: Recreation Program Specialist

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administration, Community Services, Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Community Development, Customer Service, Community and Social Services

Summary

About Seattle Parks and Recreation: Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value. 

Equity & Inclusion: Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities.

About The Division: SPR’s Recreation Division eliminates barriers through responsive, exceptional recreation services. We operate over 50 recreation facilities (community centers, teen centers, pools, school-based learning centers, environmental learning centers, boating and sailing centers) and provide opportunities for people to play, learn, and lead healthy, active lives. Our programs and events include fitness and athletics, licensed childcare and preschool, swimming and boating, youth development and job preparation, academic enrichment, and more -- including programs designed for older adults and people with disabilities, as well as grant and partnership programs designed and implemented with communities.

Are you looking for a new opportunity in 2026 to jump-start your career in Parks and Recreation youth programming?  Are you passionate about community-based teen programming?  Do you enjoy working with diverse community partners?  Do you want an important role as the front line to superior customer service with an organization that shares your values and provides opportunities for growth and development? If you answered “Yes” to these questions, the Recreation Specialist position might be the right job for you!

Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking to fill a part-time (0.5 FTE) benefited Late Night Recreation Program Specialist position based out of our SW Region at the South Park Community Center and High Point Community Center. The position can work more than the minimum 0.5 FTE (20 hours/week) up to a full 40hrs/week. The Late-Night Program started in 1987 at the Rainier Community Center in South Seattle and now involves multiple locations across the city. This program regularly serves teens every Friday and Saturday night until midnight in the South Park and High Point neighborhoods. The Late-Night Program also contributes to community events, hosts its own weekly programs, and engages teens and tweens in schools. This is a public-facing job with high levels of customer service and community engagement. This position supervises multiple staff, and is in charge of programming, scheduling, hiring, staffing, and purchasing. High levels of creativity, an outgoing and social attitude, and the ability to network will go very far in this role. If selected for an interview, you will be notified by invitation to select an interview time during our interview days. Interviews may be in-person or virtual. This position is required to work nights and weekends, until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays

Examples of duties

• Plan, develop and coordinate a specialized program of recreational activities.  
• Consult with leaders and specialists to interpret programs and provide assistance and guidance. 
• Assign and monitor the work of leaders, attendants and volunteers involved in providing recreational programs for special populations; some positions may supervise subordinate staff.   
• Review and prepare recommendations on general policies regarding handicapped, youth, adult and senior adult recreation programs. 
• Prepare budget recommendations for program area; and monitor budget expenditures as needed. 
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