Facility Coordinator (Part-time)

About the Department

Facility Coordinator- King County Parks – Multiple Positions and Locations available.

Are you passionate about creating welcoming, safe, and engaging spaces for community members?
King County Parks is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team as Part-time Facility Coordinators. In this role, you’ll support events, programs, and recreational activities across multiple Parks facilities, helping ensure positive experiences for visitors of all backgrounds.

About the Role:

Facility Coordinators are responsible for supporting the safe and effective operation of Parks facilities during events, rentals, and programs. This includes monitoring facility use, assisting with event setup and cleanup, enforcing policies, and providing excellent service to patrons and renters.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, community-focused environment
• Be part of a team that supports equitable access to recreation
• Gain hands-on experience in event support, facility operations, and customer service
• Make a meaningful impact in communities across King County

About the Team and locations:

King County Parks manages one of the nation’s most extensive park systems, serving diverse communities across the region.

Location 1: Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC), Federal Way: This is a legacy venue and a world-class facility that includes a diving pool, Olympic-sized competition pool, and a warm water recreation pool. It hosts national and international competitions while also serving the public through swim programs, training, and events.

This role supports rentals and events such as swim meets, community programs, and banquet hall use. Responsibilities include securing the facility, assisting with set-up and clean-up, monitoring events, enforcing policies, and maintaining cleanliness throughout. Multiple positions are available at this location.

Location 2: White Center / Skyway (Steve Cox Memorial Park & West Hill Community Center): The White Center Recreation Team is dedicated to expanding recreational access and opportunities for underserved and under-resourced communities. Through strong community partnerships, the team provides meaningful programs that support youth, families, and residents
This role supports recreational programs and scheduled use of indoor and outdoor spaces, including athletic fields and gymnasiums, while monitoring facility use and assisting patrons.Multiple positions are available at this location.

Location 3: Preston Community Center, Preston: This is a historic King County Parks facility located in a scenic setting near the Cascade foothills. The site features a lodge-style building with indoor spaces and access to surrounding park amenities. It serves as a versatile community gathering space, supporting a variety of rentals and events including weddings, celebrations, and community meetings in both indoor and outdoor environments. In this role, you will help create a welcoming, well-managed environment from initial setup through event completion. You will also serve as the on-site lead for facility access, safety, and overall customer experience. Only one (1) position is available at this location.

Together, these teams are committed to creating inclusive, engaging, and high-quality recreational experiences for all.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive.  We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Part-Time Facility Coordinator, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

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Position Duties

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Open, close, and secure facilities during scheduled events and rentals
• Monitor appropriate use of facilities and enforce rules, policies, and safety guidelines
• Assist with event setup, cleanup, and takedown of equipment and spaces
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons, renters, and the public
• Support trash and recycling management, restroom restocking, and general facility cleanliness
• Respond to spills, minor incidents, and facility needs during events
• Communicate with supervisors regarding issues, concerns, or incidents
• Support recreational programs and activities across assigned locations

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications You Bring: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and/or split shifts
• Prior experience working in recreation, events, or customer service environments
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the public and team members
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency or unexpected situations
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning tasks, including trash removal, restroom restocking, and spill cleanup
• Ability to document and communicate issues or concerns as needed

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to assist with setup, cleanup, and movement of equipment
• Ability to bend, reach, and stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including uneven terrain and in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work in public settings, including crowded events

Competencies You Bring:  

Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Required Licenses/Certifications: 

• American Red Cross First Aid, CPR & AED certification (may be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Bloodborne Pathogens & Preventing Disease Transmission training (may be obtained within 6 months of hire)

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

Bilingual or multilingual skills

Other Qualifications

Working Conditions:

Work Location: This recruitment may fill positions at the following locations:

• Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC)
   650 SW Campus Dr., Federal Way, WA
• White Center/Skyway Locations- Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd St, Seattle, WA 98146) & West Hill Community Center (PO Box 78583, Seattle, WA 98178)
• Preston Community Center: 8625 310th Ave SE, Preston, WA 98050

• Work Schedule: This is an onsite position and work schedules vary on facility needs. The position typically works 6-15 hours a week, with shifts commonly occurring evenings and weekends. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.
  
  

• Application and Selection Process:

  We welcome applications from all qualified applicants.  We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply.

  Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.    

  To apply, submit a:

  • Complete Application
  • Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)

• Note: Please be aware that cover letters and other documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

  Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Divya Mathew at dmathew@kingcounty.gov

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  Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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