Salary Range: $13.65 - $18.70 hourly

Job Summary:

Youth Enrichment and the Rodarte Community Center promotes a positive presence in our community. We strive to engage youth through programming that promotes leadership, academic achievement, health, and development of important life skills. You will be working with youth of all ages in our Fun in the Sun summer program. Our team is looking for individuals to join our movement in creating memorable experiences, as well as mentoring our community’s youth.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

• Engaged and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to give back to future generations in our community.
• You must have a positive attitude and be able to work with a wide range of participants, ages 5-15.
• Is passionate about giving back to their community.
• Is able to work and communicate with a wide range of participants and ages.
• Is motivated, enthusiastic, and a self-starter.
• Has experience working with youth in programming or mentorship programs.
• Is CPR/AED First Aid certified or willing to complete within 30 days.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize various technology platforms in Microsoft and Brightwheel
• Be able to handle stressful situations
• Ability to follow all COVID-19 guidlines
• Ability to work mornings and evenings
• Ensures the safety of all team members and guests at the facility.
• Supervises, guides, and assists participants during art/crafts, recreational activities, and other activities.
• Assists Youth Service Specialist Leads in implementing programs.
• Executes instructional plans using accepted teaching methods, coaching methods, and individual instruction.
• Effectively communicates with participants, parents/guardians, and public effectively and appropriately.
• Sets up and takes down necessary equipment prior to and after programs, which includes cleaning and organizing.
• Assists in the organization and administration of special events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Swimming will be require.
• Multiple hours outside in the heat.
• Physical activity with youth.
• Is able to stand for long periods of time.
• Can be outside and active for long periods of time.
• Can lift 30-50 pounds.
• Has the ability to participate in activities with participants.
• Can swim 50 meters or more.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE .