Youth Activities-Coordinator 1

Puyallup Tribe of Indians•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Manager, this position plans and arranges social, cultural and recreational activities of various youth groups according to Tribal policy and regulations. The classification performs routine work with some latitude for independent judgment and provides assistance in coordinating youth recreational activities for the department. Level II acts as a lead and has responsibilities that involve some creative thinking and development of processes and procedures, acting as a resource to Level I positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and one-year experience in planning, organizing and developing youth recreation activities; or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum high school diploma and additional experience. (Level I)
Clerical skills including typing and personal computer skills using word processing, spreadsheets (i.e., Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.). (Level I)
Associates Degree and four-years experience in planning, organizing and developing youth recreational activities and events of a more complex nature; or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum of a high school diploma and additional experience. (Level II)
Intermediate computer skills in Word and Excel are required. (Level II)
Ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members, all levels of staff and management.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional journals.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from community members.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral or written format.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to physically perform essential job tasks.
Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance is required. Driver’s license must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent an employee from driving a GSA vehicle.
Must pass a criminal background check prior to and periodically throughout employment; must not have any felony convictions.
Must be willing to attend and participate in appropriate educational training program(s) to enhance skill, knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

Meets with Youth Committee and other groups to establish recreational programs including short and long-range program goals and objectives.
Establishes, plans, organizes, schedules and directs comprehensive recreation programs and activities with input from the Youth Committee.
Promotes youth participation in social, cultural and recreational activities.
Conducts orientation program for youth regarding available program services and activities.
Prepares and publishes youth activities calendar.
Evaluates program and suggest modifications.
Develops and maintains relationships with other recreational providers in community.
Establishes and maintains contact with service and equipment vendors, including purchase of needed equipment and services.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists the Director in developing, monitoring and coordinating schedules for volunteers working with the program. (Level II only)
Studies and analyzes recreational needs and resources. (Level II only)
Assists the Director in budget preparation as requested. (Level II only)
Works with the Director and the Risk Manager to ensure proper insurance coverage is in place to reduce the Tribe’s liability exposure with regard to events and activities. (Level II only)