Summer Youth Program Coordinator - Clovis, United States - City of Clovis, NM

Description

Salary: $15.00 Hourly

Location : Clovis, NM

Job Type: SEASONAL

Job Number: 2024_04_01_2028

Department: PARKS AND RECREATION

Opening Date: 04/01/2024

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Summer Youth Program Coordinator is a seasonal position responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of the City of Clovis' Summer Youth program based at the Youth Recreation Building for children aged 5-11 years. The eight-week program will take place between June and July 2024 and is sponsored through a grant from the State of New Mexico Outdoor Equity Program and the City of Clovis.

**This position requires a fingerprint background check in addition to other pre-employment clearances in accordance with the City of Clovis policy.**
Typical Duties

Typical Duties:

• Create detailed lesson plans for various activities that are educational, engaging, and age-appropriate.
• Plan and execute the daily operations of the summer program, including scheduling activities, coordinating with other staff, and managing resources.
• Train and supervise Summer Youth Assistants and Summer Interns, providing them with clear guidance on program policies and lesson plan execution.
• Ensure all program activities comply with safety regulations and that all staff are trained in emergency response procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, addressing concerns, and providing updates on their child's program experience.
• Plan/review weekly schedule with staff and interns. Ensure timesheets are completed daily.
• Work with visiting speakers/organizations throughout summer to coordinate and implement programming schedule
• Abide by all City of Clovis personnel policies and procedures
• Assist with beginning and end of season duties
• Provide daily support/ back up for summer interns
• Ensure that the Youth Recreation Building is clean at the start and close of each day
• Collect and incorporate feedback from youth, guardians, and staff to continually improve the program experience.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience in working with children aged K-5 grade either in a school and/or recreational capacity
• Ability to perform physical tasks inherent in job responsibilities
• Ability to lead and schedule a program
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to assist children and other staff in emergency situations
• Visual and auditory ability to recognize environmental hazards
• Ability to enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures
• Minimum age 21 with a valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check

Licenses and Certificates:

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications by the start date of the program.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
• Interruptions of work are routine.
• Job responsibilities include both inside and outside duties.
• Flexibility and patience are required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.
• After-hours work may be required.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.

Safety and Health Requirements:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Equipment/Material Handled:

• Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

No benefits provided.

01

This position requires you are at least 15 years of age - do you meet this requirement.

• Yes
• No

02

I understand this is a "Seasonal Position."

• YES

03

This position is not eligible for benefits. Please confirm your understanding this position is not eligible for benefits.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you posses a current, valid certification for First Aid/CPR and AED?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe in detail any previous experience you have in: 1) Outdoor Living, 2) Fine Arts, 3) Camping, 4) Songs/music, 5) Skits, 6) Sports, 7) Aquatics, 8) Science, 9) Technology, 10) Engineering, 11) Recreational games, etc.

06

Please describe your experience supervising staff, specifically, type of employer, how many staff you supervised and the business hours of operation of the employer.

07

Please describe in detail any experience you have working with diverse populations of children ages 5 to 11.

08

This position will require an FBI fingerprint check as part of the preemployment background process. Please confirm you understand you will be subject to an FBI fingerprint background check.

• Yes
• No

Required Question