Recreation Guide at Hässelby-Vällingby District Administration

Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. Now we are looking for you who want to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

The Hässelby-Vällingby District Administration is located in western Stockholm, close to scenic areas and good transport links. We are about 1700 proud and dedicated employees who provide high-quality service to the residents of the district every day. Our work environment is characterized by collaboration, courage, and participation. Our strength is that the diversity among residents is also present among our employees. Together we make a difference!

Welcome to us

Do you want to help create a safe and meaningful leisure time for children and young people in Hässelby-Vällingby? As a recreation guide, you will have a unique opportunity to work closely with both children, families, and local actors to lower barriers and open doors to leisure activities.

The Hässelby-Vällingby District Administration is located in western Stockholm, close to nature and good transport links. Here, about 1700 dedicated employees work together to create high-quality service. Our work environment is characterized by collaboration, courage, and participation — and we are proud that our recreational activities received an honorary award at the City of Stockholm's quality gala in 2024.

We offer

As a recreation guide, you will be part of a development-oriented operation where you contribute to more children finding a safe and health-promoting leisure time. You will be offered:

• Opportunity to develop in a role with significant personal responsibility
• Collegial support from the recreation unit and collaboration with mobile recreation leaders
• Wellness benefits and other perks through the City of Stockholm
• A workplace that actively works with quality, development, and follow-up

Link to benefits (https://www.stockholm.se/formaner)

The position is a project employment for one year with the possibility of extension.

Your role

As a recreation guide, you work to help children and young people find their way to meaningful leisure time. Your main tasks are to:

• Guide children to regular, adult-led recreational activities based on interest and need
• Collaborate with schools, associations, the sports administration, cultural school, and libraries
• Strengthen cooperation between recreational activities and social services
• Support families in applying for reduced fees, leisure cards, and funds
• Engage in dialogue with associations about opportunities for support and inclusion
• Work proactively in the district, including outdoors and with a service bicycle

Your qualifications and experience

Requirements

• Post-secondary education (at least 2 years) in social or educational work, e.g., social worker, recreation leader, leisure teacher, sports teacher, or equivalent education
• Experience working with children and young people
• Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing
• Basic documentation skills and experience with the Office suite

Desirable

• Experience with documentation in “The Logbook” (KEKS)
• Multilingualism

You are expected to work well both independently and in a team. You are self-driven and advance the work and development of the content of the position. You report to your immediate supervisor. Multilingualism is an asset.

We are members of the KEKS network and use “The Logbook” for documentation and daily follow-up, allowing us to compare ourselves nationally and internationally. You need to have good knowledge of the Swedish language, basic skills in documenting your work in speech and writing, and experience using the Office suite.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education equivalent to at least 2 years of full-time studies in social/educational work such as social worker, recreation leader, leisure teacher, sports teacher, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer
• Experience working with children and young people

Asset

• Experience with documentation in “The Logbook” (KEKS)
• Multilingual

The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competencies and thus counteracting discrimination.