Youth Program Director

** This is a seasonal position. Hours are variable up to 40 per week depending on department need.
** It's fun and rewarding to work for the City of Steamboat Springs!  Our employees are passionate and proud to serve our community with excellence and distinction.  Our teams are awesome, and we are committed to our community and the very special place that is Steamboat Springs, Colorado!
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* Job Description:

**** 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!
**** Pay Range: $25.36-$30.83**##
** GENERAL PURPOSE
** 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.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED
** Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinators and Youth Program Supervisor
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED
** Seasonal summer camp group leaders
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
*** Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while always espousing safety****.
*** These duties and responsibilities are to be performed in cooperation with Youth Program Coordinators and Supervisor.  They are subject to change according to the changing demands of the service community.  The required duties and responsibilities are not limited to those listed here.  Duties are currently related to the following programs:##
** Summer Camps:
*** 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.
** General Operations
*** Maintain personal trainings and certifications as required by the state.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
** PERIPHERAL DUTIES
** Attend staff meetings and trainings, divisional, departmental, and organizational

Assumes the responsibilities of the Program Coordinator or Director in his/her absence.
** DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education and Experience:

* A degree in Parks & Recreation, Education, or Human Services preferred
* School Age Director Qualified
* Must be 20 years or older
* Minimum of 960 (six months) experience

Necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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…