Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00069

Department: Parks & Community Services

Division: Community Center

Job classification: Recreation Aide - PTNR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Customer Service, Athletics & Fitness, Student Services, Community and Social Services, Sports & Physical Education, Child Care, Sports, Student Employment, K-12

Summary

Join the Issaquah Parks & Community Services team as a Basketball Site Lead this Fall/Winter! In this leadership role, you’ll play a key role in the organization, supervision, and day-of success of our Youth Basketball League at a designated satellite location. As the lead staff member onsite, you’ll ensure operations run smoothly, games start on time, coaches and staff receive support and guidance, provide mentorship for refs, and ensure players and families enjoy a positive, welcoming game-day experience.

The selected candidates will primarily work on Saturdays from late November 2026 through mid-March 2027. Additional hours may be available upon request based on program needs.

If you're organized, enjoy leading a team, and are passionate about creating a positive youth sports experience, we'd love to have you join. Apply today!

EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

Examples of duties

• Ensure proper program procedures are followed both about safety and program guidelines.
• Open and close assigned site as well as supervise the site throughout the day.
• Supervise participants, coaches and other Parks & Community Services staff assigned to your site.
• Referee and score keep youth basketball games and actively mentor referees. Lead by example.
• Custodial tasks as needed.
• Ensure all Issaquah Parks & Community Services and Issaquah School District rules and policies are adhered to.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass a background check to work with children.

Supplemental information

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coaches, parents, volunteers, and coworkers.
• Ability to lead referees, coaches and other staff assigned to your site.
• Ability to assist in instructional tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work weekends, or other irregular hours as necessary.
• MUST HAVE or ability to obtain CPR and AED Certifications.
• Familiarity with basketball and its rules, particularly for those working with older youths.
• Prefer applicants with enthusiasm for sports, basketball knowledge, and confidence in working with youth and their families.