Youth and Teen Coordinator

Summary

Under general supervision, supports the daily activity of the Recreation Center youth and teen programs. This position must work well in a group setting, with peers and the public, while providing excellent, respectful customer service and human‑relation skills that support the City of Fort Lupton’s mission and values. Under the direction of the Assistant Recreation Director.

• Develop and implement youth and teen programs, designing them to best serve changing participant needs with safety and active supervision a priority.
• Provide hands‑on, direct supervision of youth and teen programming alongside part‑time staff and volunteers; hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate part‑time personnel.
• Develop positive, professional, and mentoring relationships with engaged youth, teens, and community volunteers.
• Deliver prompt and professional solutions to both external and internal customer inquiries through face‑to‑face, phone, and email interactions, fostering quality service and relationships with participants, community members, City employees, and partner organizations.
• Work closely with Recreation staff and upper management to ensure consistency and accuracy in policy and standard operating procedure implementation; identify and proactively address potential conflicts and concerns.
• Serve as staff liaison to the City of Fort Lupton Youth Advisory Committee, aiding in meeting facilitation, event and volunteer opportunity development, agenda and minute creation, and general support and leadership.
• Effectively utilize recreation management software, Active Net, for program operations including account management, registrations, and reporting functions.
• Develop professional relationships and partnerships with local schools, municipalities, non‑profit and community organizations serving the youth and teen population.
• Ensure compliance with all state licensing requirements.
• Perform duties of day camp director, preschool director as required.
• Assist with planning activities and outings for summer camp, staff training, job interviews, and hiring of day camp staff.
• Supervise the drop‑in child care program, including staff hiring, training, and supervision.
• Review, schedule, and approve general interest program requests.
• Drive a passenger van as required.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation, education, youth development or another related field and three (3) years of previous experience in customer service and youth and/or teen programming; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. CPR/AED/First Aid certification is required, or obtainable within six (6) months from the date of hire.

• Bilingual preferred.
• Prior experience managing, helping lead, or serving on a board or commission is preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with optional Dependent Care Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k) with employer contribution and optional pre‑ or post‑tax 457(b)
• FREE Telehealth option for employees, spouses, and dependents available 24/7, 7 days per week
• Aflac options
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Employer emphasis on wellness programs, group activities, and incentives
• Free recreation center pass
• Education reimbursement
• Pet Insurance available for enrollment any time of year
• Credential and bilingual pay incentive
• Employer‑paid Group Life & AD&D, voluntary life & AD&D for self, spouse, and dependents
• Employer‑paid short and long‑term disability

The City of Fort Lupton is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants, which will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.