Youth Development Activity Coordinator

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

7h•$26 - $38

About The Position

Coordinates age-appropriate activities focused on leadership, life skills, and sensitive-topic awareness, and supervises youth participating in on-site and off-site programs. The role provides positive support, guidance, instruction, and development opportunities while promoting teamwork, self-esteem, confidence, decision-making, and problem-solving. The coordinator researches activities and works with the Supervisor to develop schedules. Activities may use lectures, projects, exhibits, audiovisual and library resources, computers, and the internet. The position helps maintain a safe environment, communicates with youth and parents, keeps program and incident records, and ensures compliance with Youth Development Program standards, Tribal regulations, personnel policies, and the Youth Code of Conduct. The employee may also assist with meal preparation and participant transportation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three years of experience supervising youth and coordinating activities for youth.
Current and valid Washington State driver’s license.
CPR/First Aid certificate.
Food Handlers permit.
Skills in supervisory techniques and practices, including managing, scheduling, assigning, coordinating, and monitoring others’ work.
Ability to use motivational techniques; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; listen effectively; observe others’ reactions and interactions; solve problems; resolve conflicts; evaluate options; implement solutions; and use a computer and standard office equipment.
Knowledge of mathematics; English composition and grammar; teaching and instructional methods; laws and government regulations; human behavior and performance; learning and motivation; Native American culture and history; and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic; communicate and comprehend information; form culturally competent, non-judgmental, supportive, and empowering relationships with youth; gather and interpret data; reach logical conclusions; present findings and recommendations; and use independent judgment.
Frequently stand, walk, balance, bend, crouch, kneel, twist, use foot controls, operate a motor vehicle, and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.
Frequently sit, talk, hear, and use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; possess close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Some college-level education, preferably coursework in early childhood education.
Valid and current S.T.A.R.S. certification.
Experience working with Native Americans and/or within a Tribal community.
Experience providing culturally competent support aimed at opening pathways toward education and self-sufficiency.
Experience working with youth who have life challenges.

Responsibilities

Supervise youth participants and provide positive support, guidance, training, and development opportunities during on-site and off-site activities and field trips.
Research activities and present them to the Supervisor for monthly schedule development.
Use motivational techniques to encourage teamwork, cooperation, self-esteem, self-confidence, decision-making, and problem-solving, and establish achievable goals with participants.
Provide instruction, monitor participants, maintain order during activities and games, counsel youth with behavioral challenges, document interactions, and recommend disciplinary action as needed.
Work with the Supervisor to develop activity schedules and ensure each youth has opportunities to participate in games in differing positions.
Attend staff meetings and trainings, obtain and maintain appropriate certifications, collaborate with coworkers, and remain accessible by phone or email during shifts.
Check facilities and equipment for safety hazards, provide basic first aid or contact emergency services for severe injuries, and keep youth emergency contact and medical information accessible.
Prepare and distribute program packets when applicable and communicate program information to parents and youth regularly and as needed.
Maintain vehicle mileage and program equipment and supply logs, and report damage, maintenance, or repair concerns to the Supervisor.
Prepare, modify, and maintain written, financial, and statistical reports, and provide participant updates to committees, supervisors, or managers as requested or needed.
Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with Youth Development Program standards and Tribal regulations; follow MIT Personnel Policies and Procedures and enforce the Youth Code of Conduct.
Report youth, parent, or staff behavior problems to the Supervisor using incident reports; report and document serious incidents and involve appropriate authorities when necessary.
Participate in developing or recommending policies and procedures related to program activities, goals, and objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with Tribal departments and outside agencies that may provide services or resources to youth, and maintain professionalism in interactions.
Assist with meal preparation and participant transportation when needed.
Perform other office and field duties as needed.