Family & Youth Services Programmer #JR

Youth Services Programmer

Join the City of Peoria's Neighborhood & Human Services team as a Youth Services Programmer and make a lasting impact on the lives of local youth every single day. This is more than a recreation job – it's an opportunity to mentor, lead and create meaningful experiences for children and families through the community.

The Youth Services Division is seeking an energetic, compassionate and dependable individual to help bring Peoria's youth programs to life across 21 elementary school sites. From before and after school programs to full-day summer camp experiences, you'll help create engaging, enriching and safe environments where youth ages 5-14 can learn, grow and build lifelong memories. A strong commitment to safety, accountability and compliance is essential in this role.

You'll help ensure all program operations align with City policies and Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) regulations while maintaining a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for every participant.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships with children and families and are passionate about creating positive experiences for youth, we want to hear from you! Apply today!

The hiring range for this position is $24.04 per hour.

The schedule is a split shift, Monday through Friday, 5:45 – 10:15 am and 2:30 – 6 pm.

Please submit a resume with your application.

What You'll Do

• Help coordinate and deliver engaging recreational and enrichment activities for youth participants.
• Support safe, high quality program operations across multiple school locations.
• Conduct on-site inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with state licensing regulations.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, guardians and school staff.
• Assist with training, motivating and evaluating part-time seasonal employees.
• Create an environment where children feel safe, included, supported and excited to participate.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their success.
• Energy, creativity and enthusiasm in group settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to lead with patience, positivity and professionalism.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork and exceptional customer service.
• Experience in childcare, youth programming, education, recreation or related fields.

At the City of Peoria, we believe the work we do matters. Our Youth Services team plays a critical role in supporting families, strengthening the community and creating positive experiences that children remember for years to come. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation and making a difference.