MYDenver Summer Rec Kidz Site Leader

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

3d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work at least 20 hours per week and no more than 39 hours per week. The starting pay for this position is set at $20.31 per hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. Location & Schedule In this position you can expect to work on site at multiple recreation centers around the City and County of Denver. Summer Rec Kidz program locations include: St. Charles Recreation Center | 3777 Lafayette Street Swansea Recreation Center | 2950 E 49th Avenue You will be expected to work on site, Monday- Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm. This includes a mandatory 30-minute lunch break. An onboarding session is required the week of June 1st. There will be a mandatory week-long training held June 8th – 12th from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Summer Rec Kidz officially runs from June 15th – August 7th from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. You must maintain a 90% attendance rate, as our youth rely on structure and routine to make this program a success. What You’ll Do Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking MY Denver Youth Instructors to instruct, plan, and implement organized recreation activities and enrichments for youth throughout the MY Denver network of programs. These positions provide an opportunity to make a direct positive impact to enrich the lives of the Denver community's youth, ensuring and participating in fun and engaging programming! The MY Denver Card provides free access to all Denver's recreation centers for young people, ages 5-18, who are residents of Denver and/or attend Denver Public Schools. MY Denver exists to engage young people in structured drop-in programming through a myriad of learning and social opportunities during out-of-school time. Out-of-school time recreational programming directly contributes to academic and social development, positioning youth for present and future success. MY Denver's focus is to provide safe, supportive, quality opportunities for youth to play, learn, and grow. Do you love summer and have a passion for working with youth? Join Denver Parks and Recreation’s MY Denver Team! Our summer programs offer a fun and safe place for youth to socialize and explore a variety of recreational activities through hands-on projects and experiences. The Summer Rec Kidz Team is devoted to engaging the community through facilitating programs and activities for a diverse group of youth, ages 8–12. A full list of offerings can be found on the Denver Parks and Recreation website . Our team is gearing up for our best summer yet and is looking to hire several Summer Rec Kidz Site Leaders to join the team. Site Leaders are passionate about enriching the community around them and interacting positively with youth ages 5–12 through a variety of activities including sports, swimming, arts and crafts, educational programs, and much more. Site Leaders are hired primarily for the summer season with opportunities to continue working for the team in the fall depending on need and performance. Program Site Leaders are paid $20.31/hour. Our Summer Camp Program Site Leaders are responsible for: Supervising and facilitating all aspects of operations on-site Delivering high-quality programs while ensuring the safety of participants Comfortable working with youth in a variety of settings including but not limited to outdoor spaces, pools, and mountain parks Serving as role models and using positive youth development strategies Effectively communicating with participants, parents, co-workers, and/or park personnel Delegating program responsibilities to other instructors when necessary Maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance Monitoring supply inventory and relaying supply needs in a timely manner An onboarding session is required the week of June 1st. There will be a mandatory week-long training held June 8th – 12th from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Summer Rec Kidz officially runs from June 15th – August 7th from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. You must maintain a 90% attendance rate, as our youth rely on structure and routine to make this program a success. What You’ll Bring We are looking for candidates with strong skills in organization, leadership, problem solving, oral/written communication, working/planning on a team, and ensuring implementation and coordination of all activities. Experience working with children in a similar setting is expected and knowledge of youth development and behavior intervention is preferred.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Two (2) years of experience (paid or volunteer) as an instructor in an organized specialized formal program.
Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or prior to completion of probation period. Licensure and certification must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in facilitating programming and instructing youth, ages 8–12
Experience in leading a team of three (3) or more employees within a youth program or project
Some experience working with youth with disabilities
Experience in conflict resolution and interpersonal dilemmas
Experience or training in behavior intervention and supervision of elementary youth
Current CPR, First Aid and Standard Precautions
Bilingual skills
Has reliable transportation to and from locations

Responsibilities

Supervising and facilitating all aspects of operations on-site
Delivering high-quality programs while ensuring the safety of participants
Comfortable working with youth in a variety of settings including but not limited to outdoor spaces, pools, and mountain parks
Serving as role models and using positive youth development strategies
Effectively communicating with participants, parents, co-workers, and/or park personnel
Delegating program responsibilities to other instructors when necessary
Maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance
Monitoring supply inventory and relaying supply needs in a timely manner