Youth Service Specialist - Rodarte Community Center

Salary Range: $13.65 - $18.70 hourly

Job Summary

Youth Enrichment and the Rodarte Community Center promotes a positive presence in our community. We strive to engage youth through programming that promotes leadership, academic achievement, health, and development of important life skills. You will be working with youth of all ages in our Fun in the Sun summer program. Our team is looking for individuals to join our movement in creating memorable experiences, as well as mentoring our community’s youth.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• Is motivated, enthusiastic, and a self-starter.
• You must have a positive attitude and be able to work with a wide range of participants, ages 5-15.
• Is passionate about giving back to their community.
• Has experience working with youth in programming or mentorship programs.
• Engaged and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to give back to future generations in our community.
• Is CPR/AED First Aid certified or willing to complete within 30 days.
• Is able to work and communicate with a wide range of participants and ages.

Essential Functions

• Assists Youth Service Specialist Leads in implementing programs.
• Ensures the safety of all team members and guests at the facility.
• Assists in the organization and administration of special events.
• Supervises, guides, and assists participants during art/crafts, recreational activities, and other activities.
• Be able to handle stressful situations
• Executes instructional plans using accepted teaching methods, coaching methods, and individual instruction.
• Sets up and takes down necessary equipment prior to and after programs, which includes cleaning and organizing.
• Effectively communicates with participants, parents/guardians, and public effectively and appropriately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Utilize various technology platforms in Microsoft and Brightwheel
• Ability to work mornings and evenings
• Ability to follow all COVID-19 guidlines

Working Environment And Physical Requirements

• Physical activity with youth.
• Can swim 50 meters or more.
• Has the ability to participate in activities with participants.
• Multiple hours outside in the heat.
• Can lift 30-50 pounds.
• Swimming will be require.
• Can be outside and active for long periods of time.
• Is able to stand for long periods of time.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.