Youth Program Leader

City of Aurora; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking city, where you can make a difference in the lives of youth every day. Join a dedicated team as a Youth Program Leader, implementing engaging programs for children aged 6 to 14. This role offers a chance to lead outdoor excursions, direct lessons, and foster positive youth development. With a focus on community values, you will help shape the future of the youth in your area. Enjoy a dynamic work environment, flexible hours, and the chance to impact lives while developing your career in public service. If you are passionate about youth development and education, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Well-Funded Retirement Plan

On-site Fitness Center

Employee Well-being Programs

Internal Educational Programs

Access to Innovation Workspaces

Generous Paid-Time-Off Program

Free Recreation Center Membership

Tuition Assistance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Performance Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• 3 months experience with school-aged children required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Run outdoor excursions and implement youth programs.
• Serve as role models and assist in transportation to activities.

Skills

Youth Development

Outdoor Education

Nutrition Programming

Recreation Programming

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Supervisory Skills

Spanish Language

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Personal Computer

Office Software (Word, Excel)

Job description

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service. We welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary for this position: $18.00/Hourly

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Youth Program Leaders. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **

This position is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The City of Aurora is seeking Program Leaders to implement youth programs throughout the year. Programs include summer camps, school break camps, We Are Aurora Youth, and Friday evening programs. This position also applies to candidates that are only able to work during the summer season or part of the year. Hired staff are asked for availability based on program dates and scheduling comes on a first come first serve basis.

Estimated average hours per week:
Summer season – 35 hours per week average over a 10-week period
School break camps during Fall, Winter, and Spring – 6 to 8 hours per day
We Are Aurora Youth (during school breaks only) – 3 to 5 hours per day
Friday evening programs – 3 to 4 hours per evening

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Run outdoor excursions with a group of youth.
2. Direct lessons.
3. Implement games, crafts, and other activities.
4. Serve as role models and use positive youth development strategies in the workplace.
5. Assist in transportation to activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

Experience:

Must have at least (3) months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-aged children.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Reliable transportation to work sites and a valid driver's license.

This position will require the following certifications to be completed upon hiring. City of Aurora will maintain a copy of all certifications:

• First aid and CPR
• Standard Precautions
• Medical Administration Part 1 and Part 2
• Child Abuse Reporting
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Immunization Course
• Injury Prevention
• FEMA Multi-hazard Planning for Child Care

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge:

Knowledge of youth development, outdoor education, nutrition, and recreation programming for elementary and/or middle school students. Familiarity with the rules and regulations of School Age Licensed Day Camp Programs.

Skills:

Experience working with youth from ages 6 to 14 and ability to plan programs. Fluency in the Spanish language preferred but not required. Previous supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

Abilities:

1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials.
2. Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
3. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
4. Direct and effectively supervise a diverse workforce.
5. Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

Primarily physical and active work requiring the ability to lift up to 30 pounds; lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; the vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; frequent speech communication with fellow employees and City of Aurora citizens.

Works primarily in recreation facilities, outdoor parks, and adventure destinations.

Equipment Used:

Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases. This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans Preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

About Us

Why Work for Aurora?

Rich benefits package with low employee costs

Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)

Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community

Growing city and employee population

Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.

On-site fitness center and wellness programs

Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment.

City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials.

The City of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the City, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing for safety sensitive position and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances. Please click the following link to access the summary of your rights.

Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device.

Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year.

The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The City shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the City shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

Core 4 Values

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:

Integrity

Respect

Professionalism

Customer Service

And we welcome all who share these values to apply.