Teen Outreach Activity Leader

City of Boise • Boise, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the city of Boise as a Youth/Teen Outreach Leader! Make a positive impact in your community while gaining valuable hands-on experience working with youth! This position supervises students in grades 6–12 in afterschool programs at one of the City’s school-based community centers. You’ll engage youth in recreational activities, games, arts and crafts, while helping create a safe, welcoming and fun environment. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in education, recreation, social services, youth development or other community-focused careers. Applicants must be age 19 or older.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of computer software such as Word and Excel as well as internet skills.
• Ability to interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ability to display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion.
• Ability to understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations.
• Ability to perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be age 19 or older.
• Must be able to pass City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation.
• Must be able to pass Driving Record Check.
• Must be able to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire.
• Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience supervising youth and teens.
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and well-being of all community center afterschool participants and staff.
• Encourages and engages youths in a variety of indoor and outdoor group recreational activities such as basketball, tag and tetherball.
• Prepares materials and supplies for youth arts and crafts projects and assists participants when necessary.
• Makes sure equipment and supplies are in good working order and notifies supervisor when items need repair or replacement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed