Come Teach in Renton!

Join the City of Renton’s vibrant Parks and Recreation community by offering your programs or summer camps as a contracted partner. This is a great opportunity to grow your organization while making a meaningful impact locally. As a partner, you’ll benefit from:

• Outstanding customer service support
• Scholarship opportunities that expand access for community members
• Use of city parks and facilities
• Strong marketing support, including direct mail to 5,000 households through seasonal recreation guides
• Access to a large, engaged audience of over 115,000 active customer accounts in our recreation system
• A community of 109,000 residents
• More than 6,300 social media followers helping amplify your programs

Bring your passion, share your expertise, and help us create enriching experiences for the Renton community! 

Recreation Program Contractor

Individuals and organizations interested in offering programs and services through the City of Renton are encouraged to apply. For fee-based programs administered by contractors, the standard revenue split is 70% to the contractor and 30% to the City. The City of Renton manages registration and fee collection for all activities.

Seasonal Timeline

Recreation programs operate on a seasonal schedule. Please follow the application deadlines below:

• Fall Season (September–December): Applications due June 15
• Winter Season (January–April): Applications due October 15
• Spring/Summer Season (May–August): Applications due February 15 

Contractor Requirements

Before applying, please review the requirements below. As a City of Renton Recreation Contractor, I agree to:

• Provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Renton as additionally insured
• Maintain an active City of Renton business license
• Enter into a formal contract with the City of Renton
• Submit a program outline for approval and adhere to it unless changes are mutually approved
• Meet all required deadlines
• Establish and enforce participant conduct and facility use rules approved by the Parks and Recreation Department
• Follow and enforce the Facility Code of Conduct
• Always provide appropriate supervision (minimum ratio of 1:10); participants and facilities must never be left unattended
• Understand contracts are typically one year, with the option to extend to two years upon mutual agreement
• Ensure all staff/volunteers are at least 16 years old, with at least one adult (18+) present, at all times
• Verify staff/volunteers hold current certifications, including CPR and First Aid, as applicable
• Complete background checks for all staff and volunteers working in programs
• Ensure instructors are qualified and experienced
• Deliver high-quality, inclusive programming
• Maintain required documentation, including medical waivers and accurate attendance records
• Represent the City of Renton professionally at all times