Part-Time Control Room Technician- Aquatic Center bei King County, WA

About the Department

Important Note: In addition to the current 3 openings, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Part-Time Aquatic Control Room Technician vacancies within the Parks Division over the next six months.

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Aquatic Control Room Technician at a World-Class Aquatic Center!

Are you ready to make a splash in an exciting role at one of the nation’s premier aquatic facilities? 
King County Parks is seeking enthusiastic Part-Time Aquatic Center Control Room Technicians to join the team at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC) in Federal Way, WA.

About the Role:

Every event at the Aquatic Center—from international swim meets to community diving competitions—relies on precision, coordination, and teamwork. As a Control Room Technician, you’ll play a vital part in delivering a seamless experience for athletes, officials, and spectators alike. You’ll operate timekeeping systems, scoreboards, data handling software and Video Replay systems.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment and enjoys using technology to support memorable aquatic experiences. 

About the Team:

The WKCAC team thrives on its active event schedule, which includes hosting competitions of all sizes—many with national and international significance. Joining us means being part of a group dedicated to excellence and community impact.

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 Aquatic Center Control Room Technician, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.

Position Duties

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Operate OMEGA sports equipment for swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo.
• Operate software for data handling, scoreboard operation, and video replay systems, as well as printers and copiers to support event needs.
• Operate walkie-talkies and other communication devices while performing "runner" duties, such as gathering information from timers and event staff on the pool deck.
• Assist in replacing event pool deck equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications You Bring: 

• Experience or education that demonstrates ability to use a computer and learn database software applications. 
• Demonstrated experience providing positive customer service experience. 
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy with ability to follow directions. 
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and irregular hours to support major events.
• Strong demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Ability to assist in emergency situations, including facility evacuations.      

Physical Requirements: 

• Sit, stand, step up onto a 12" high elevated stage, and walk for shifts up to 12 hours.
• Regularly operate swimming-related equipment and computers for extended periods of up to 4 hours at a time.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Tolerate loud sounds (officials using whistles and stadium music played over the PA system).
• Work under overhead LED lighting up to 200 footcandles, with brief moments of flashing light patterns. 

Competencies You Bring:  

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipate and adopt innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Prior experience officiating or managing aquatic sports competitions.
• Operating sports management software such as Hytek
• Managing OMEGA sports equipment for swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo events.
• Controlling LED videowall scoreboards.

Other Qualifications

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: King County Aquatics Center, 650 SW Campus Dr., Federal Way, WA 98023
• Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position varies based on the schedule of aquatic events and the employees’ availability. Events at the Aquatic Center are typically on the weekends, however some may start earlier in the week on Wednesday. The Part-Time Control Room Technician can expect to work an average of 17 hours per week. 
• 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 18 years old and above. 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.  

• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
• No Cover Letter needed (will NOT be reviewed if submitted)

Note:  Additional documents like Cover letter won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. 

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Divya Mathew at [email protected]

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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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