Youth Program Director

City of Streamboat Strings•Steamboat Springs, CO

1d•$25 - $31

About The Position

When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with: A team that strives to make this the best place you’ve ever worked! A focus on supporting our employees’ mental, physical, and financial well-being. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city. A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction. A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services. A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley Uniqueness Fuels Our Innovative Spirit Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful, and welcoming community. Put your talents and skills to work to contribute to our vibrant community! We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay, but being a part of our amazing team of people is even better. The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring Youth Program Directors to join their team! This is fun, full-time seasonal opportunity May through August with the possibility of school year employment to follow. Your job will include many responsibilities, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience for our campers. As a Summer Camp Director, you will have ownership over your camp programs and enjoy infusing your own creativity and talents into the children’s weekly schedule.

Requirements

School Age Director Qualified
Must be 20 years or older
Minimum of 960 (six months) experience
Must have a passion for working with children
Knowledge of recreation philosophy, planning and administration;
Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation programs;
Willing and able to drive a 15 passenger van with participants and staff,
Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which may include running, swimming, hiking, lifting, team building initiatives, physical games, and creative programs;
Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment;
Ability to work in a variety of climates, indoor and outdoor, and may include
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
General knowledge of State of Colorado licensing rules and regulation, Colorado Department of Health and the Environment rules and regulation.
Valid state driver's license if applicable
First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain
Must pass criminal CBI, FBI, Motor Vehicle, and Dept. of Human Services background check
Ability to obtain all certifications as required by the State of Colorado Dept. of Early Learning

Nice To Haves

A degree in Parks & Recreation, Education, or Human Services preferred

Responsibilities

Manages group leaders, CIT’s, and participants to ensure a safe environment for all campers
Plan and execute daily activities in a safe, age-appropriate environment.
Primary contact with venders and business partners to ensure streamlined access to activities
Works as general staff member in seasonal programs, present during operations of scheduled program hours, including nights and weekends
Help to enforce any and all rules and guidelines for programs.
Serve as liaison between program participants (i.e. venders/families) and Recreation Division.
Respond to public inquiries by phone, email, text, and other means as required
Maintain the inventory and physical quality, cleanliness and safety of any program supplies, facilities, equipment, tools, food, and vehicles.
Communicates needs with Rec Coordinators
Performs seasonal staff evaluations in conjunction with Rec Coordinators
Coordinates summer staff training alongside Rec Coordinators, helps maintain all records to meet state licensing requirements
Works closely with the Behavioral Specialist and Therapeutic Recreation staff to ensure quality of care for children with behavioral, cognitive, or physical challenges and/or disabilities.
Maintain personal trainings and certifications as required by the state.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Attend staff meetings and trainings, divisional, departmental, and organizational
Assumes the responsibilities of the Program Coordinator or Director in his/her absence.