The Outdoor Recreation team is a dedicated and talented group of individuals who care deeply about delivering fun and impactful programs for Tacoma’s residents, and strive to create long lasting connections for youth and adults to the outdoors through adventure. These programs foster an appreciation for the natural world, and provide opportunities to grow individually and as a community.

We are seeking Recreation Leaders to support after school, weekend, and camp programs by providing high quality outdoor recreation opportunities. In this position, you will guide youth and adults in activities including hiking, canoeing, sea kayaking, rock climbing, & mountain biking.

This is an exciting job, where no two workdays are the same! One day you may be leading youth on a guided kayak paddle to a marine island, and the next driving to the rock wall to help kids reach new heights. You will be on your feet and outside every day. If you are someone who likes to always be on the move and spend much of your time working outside, this is a job for you!

Work where you play!
Join our team at Metro Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
 
Who We Are
Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Metro Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.
 
Why You’ll Love it Here
Come work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Metro Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Metro Parks are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team.  On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.
 
Position Information

Implement, lead and/or oversee programming and activities in an assigned program area

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.