Youth Development Coordinator

City of Greenacres; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Greenacres seeks a youth program facilitator to supervise and guide afterschool and recreation activities for children aged 5–12. Responsibilities include leading games, planning lessons, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, including COA and QIS standards.

Successful candidates will hold a HS diploma/GED with experience with youth, a valid Florida driver’s license, and current First Aid/CPR certification, with required DCF trainings completed within set timelines.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/G.E.D. with 2 years of youth experience required.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 6 months of employment.
• DCF required training courses must be completed within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities and supervision to youth ages 5-12.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate programming.
• Ensure safety procedures and health guidelines are followed.
• Maintain attendance records and required paperwork.
• Assist with field trips, events, and communications.

Skills

First aid & CPR

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. with 2 years experience

First Aid and CPR certification within 6 months

DCF training courses within 90 days

Florida Driver’s License

Job description

Compensation and Salary

• The City of Greenacres' Compensation Plan allows for hiring at a maximum rate of up to 15% above the minimum range for the position based on education, experience and valid proof of certification(s) that are obtained through extensive program of study and training over and above the minimum requirements.
• Salary is based on FY27 which is effective 10-1-26**

Introduction

• The City of Greenacres' Compensation Plan allows for hiring at a maximum rate of up to 15% above the minimum range for the position based on education, experience and valid proof of certification(s) that are obtained through extensive program of study and training over and above the minimum requirements.
• Salary is based on FY27 which is effective 10-1-26**

Requirements

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Greenacres. You must be able to meet the minimum following requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited high school or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must submit to a post-offer physical examination, drug screen and Level II fingerprinting. The offer of employment will be contingent on the results of testing and/or examinations.

Required References

• A minimum of three (3) professional/personal references must be provided.

Documents Required

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
• College Diploma (if applicable)
• Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable)
• Military DD214 Form (if applicable)
• Military Discharge Certificate (if applicable)

Applications received without required attachments will be considered incomplete.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Position Summary: Provides activities and supervision to youth to support their developmental growth. Plans and delivers age-appropriate programming in areas of Leadership, Health & Wellness, and recreation. All programming complies with Palm Beach County Rules and Regulations Governing Child Care Facilities, the Council on Accreditation National out-of-school time standards, and Palm Beach County’s Quality Standards for Afterschool.

(The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed. They are not exclusive or all inclusive and will vary with assignments.)

• Organizes and leads various games, activities, programs, arts and crafts, etc.
• Develops, implements, and executes lesson plans and new activities.
• Ensures that safety procedures and Health Department guidelines are followed.
• Assists with planning and implementation of the monthly activity schedule.
• Ensures the Quality Improvement System (QIS) standards are consistently met and participates in the annual QIS monitoring process.
• Ensure Council on Accreditation (COA) Out-of-school standards are implemented daily.
• Assists with planning and organizing field trips and educational programs.
• Maintains accurate attendance records, discipline forms, accident reports, medication log, and other required paperwork.
• Ensures that proper opening and closing procedures are followed.
• Assists in the marketing and public relations for the program.
• Ensures safety and security of facility and participants.
• Administers basic first aid and medication as needed to participants.
• Verifies participants when entering and exiting bus; conducts inspection of bus to ensure all participants have exited.
• Transport participants daily using City buses and vans.
• Assist with the weekly staffing pattern and ensures ratios are maintained, including CARES program.
• Assists with implementation of required curricula and daily schedules.
• Maintain and organize storage rooms, common space, and additional parts of the facilities (Ex. Art, culinary, computer lab).
• Assist in researching and scheduling educational opportunities in culinary lab, garden, art lab, and technology lab.
• Assist with Sierra Club field trips, parent engagement nights, and other external events as they present themselves.
• Assists with front office /sign out coverage as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum standards of developmentally appropriate practice for elementary age children.
• Games, activities, and arts/crafts for youth.
• Program policies and emergency procedures.
• Basic office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Basic first aid and CPR.

Ability to

• Pass and maintain the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Live Scan Clearinghouse Level II background check.
• Interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Work with children with disabilities in an inclusive setting.
• Work a flexible schedule.
• Participate in or lead special programs and/or events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with school and community.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, other City departments, public agencies and the general public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain clear, concise and accurate records.
• Organize work assignments and resources to provide timely, effective and efficient operations.
• Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding participants and their family.
• Support the Department’s and City’s Mission, Values and Goals.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. with two (2) years of professional experience working with youth ages 5-12.
• Minimum age of 18 years or older.
• First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.
• The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be completed within 90 days of hire:
  • Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours)
  • Child Growth and Development (6 hours)
  • Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours)
  • Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours)
• The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be started within 90 days of employment and completed within twelve (12) months of hire:
  • Foundations of Advancing Youth Development (12 hours)
• OR
• Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6 hours)
• Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours)
• Annually complete eighteen (18) hours of in-service training (online or instructor led).
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License. Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake (AB), and Passenger (P) within six (6) months of employment.

The City of Greenacres provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes city-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance, in addition to retirement plan(s), paid vacation, sick leave, thirteen (13) paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.