Child Programs Coordinator - Blackhawk, United States - Gilpin County

Description

Category
Parks & Recreation

Description

Job Name: Child Programs Coordinator

Department: Parks & Recreation

Immediate Supervisor: Youth Programs Supervisor

Supervises: Child Camp Leaders and Aides, Volunteers

Pay Grade: E3 $55, $74,400.00

Hiring Range: $55, $64,800.00

Status: Full Time

Classification: Exempt

Open for one week and closes at midnight on 5/9/2024

Primary Place of Work: 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk, CO 80422

Primary Responsibility: The Child Programs Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving all of the licensed childcare and recreational activity programs (excluding leagues and aquatics) for children (ages 0-12).

Duties:

The duties listed below are representative of, but do not necessarily include, all the duties and responsibilities that an individual in this position may be called upon to perform.

General

1. Serves as the Director of the licensed School-Age Child Care Program:
   • Hires, evaluates, and performs corrective actions for Child Camp Leaders and Aides.
   • Coordinates and schedules all training requirements for leaders and aides of the Youth Camp programs.
   • Schedules youth camp leaders and aides.
   • Plans, develops and implements curriculum and activities for Youth Camp, including the coordination and transportation of children, field trips, events, participants and the use of other facilities.
   • Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment in compliance with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration child care facility rules and regulations (8 CCR 1402-1, sections 2.100, 2.500, 2.600), and CDPHE rules and regulations governing the health and sanitation of child care facilities (6 CCR
   • Maintains CDEC required records of participants and staff of the Child Camp programs.
   • Communicates regularly with parents, children and staff.
   • Maintains inventory of materials and equipment necessary to support all child programs.
   • Develops new programs and master activity schedule for all youth programs.
   • Be available for any and all on-site visits for child care inspections (licensing, health, fire, etc.).
   • Develops all marketing materials, registration forms, handbooks and other promotions for child programs.
2. Develops, organizes, implements and oversees other youth recreation activities, instructors/volunteers, facilities, equipment, and participants including, but not limited to, scheduling classes, events, and special activities for youth.
3. Supervises, evaluates, trains and schedules youth recreation activity staff and volunteers. Assists with hiring and corrective actions.
4. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for all child programs; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies, procedures, and improvements.
5. Assists in the preparation and administration of the department budget including collecting, organizing, and researching budget material.
6. Builds, maintains and works to foster effective working relationships with Parks & Recreation Department participants, youth, volunteers, local schools, Teens Inc. and Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District. Assists Youth Programs Supervisor in coordinating activities with other county departments, outside agencies and organizations.

Additional Job Duties: (as needed)

• Supports the teen programs and the Teen Programs Coordinator.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the Youth Programs Supervisor and Parks & Recreation Director and any duties needed to stabilize an emergency.
• Attends trainings, conferences, and meetings as appropriate to maintain and improve knowledge about youth programs, activities, and events.

Hours:

Office hours depend on needs of program anytime 7:30am - 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Evenings and weekends maybe required as needed.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Ability to:

• Accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives, including effective written and oral communications in English; and the ability to listen.
• Establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with employees, children and parents, the public and other agencies. Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Work efficiently and effectively as a team member within the department.
• Exercise independent judgment and critical thought.
• Demonstrate self-motivation in resolving issues without awaiting a directive.
• Must possess excellent skills in organization of time and responsibilities.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work with children and youth.
• Must pass background check including traffic, Central Registry (Trails) and CBI fingerprint checks.

Certifications:

• Current First Aid, CPR and Standard Precautions certification or successful completion of such training within 90 days of employment.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's license without any restriction due to driving record is preferred.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

1. Experience and Work Ethic

Technical knowledge:

• Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel, Canva, Recreation Software, with the ability to learn new programs.
• According to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration, the program director must have verifiable education or training in work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting or 4-H; and the program director must have completed at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

1. A four (4) year college degree with a major such as recreation, outdoor education, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field; or
2. Two years of college training and six (6) months (910 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of eighteen (18), in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children; or
3. Three years (5,460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience and one of the following qualifications: 1. Complete six (6) semester hours, or nine (9) quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university; or 2. Forty (40) clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children and the Department-approved courses in injury prevention, and playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers within the first nine (9) months of employment.

• Experience working with various age groups.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

1. Civic Minded
   1. Must possess strong community interest, while understanding the County government organization, function, policy rules and regulations.
   2. Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
   3. Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommend improvements.
   4. Use of professional and personal discretion to protect the County from any actual and/or perceived appearances of impropriety.
   5. Applicate Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
2. Personal Responsiveness
   1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected and appointed officials, businesses, the general public and with the ability to communicate effectively.
   2. Self-directed and self-motivated in job-related tasks.
   3. Commitment that employment with the County is primary to all other forms of employment.
   4. Be punctual and prompt for work and meetings.
   5. Locate, organize, and retrieve department records and files in a timely fashion.
3. Education / Licensure
4. High School diploma or GED, preferably with a college degree in Recreation Programming Education, Youth development, or related field

OR

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required abilities, knowledge and skills as determined by Gilpin County may be substituted for the requirements above.

Certifications:

• Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License without any restriction due to driving record. Must also be able to drive a county vehicle.
• Must possess CPR, First Aid, and Standard Precautions Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must possess FEMA ICS 100 and 700 certifications within 6 months of employment.
• Must possess all of the required trainings and certifications for the School-Age Child Care Center Director as outlined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as bending, stooping, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Lift and carry materials and custodial equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
• May come into contact with human fluids and waste (i.e., blood, sputum, urine).
• Work with hazardous materials such as solvents and chemicals.
• Work in inclement weather.
• Work around dust, dirt, noise, and odors.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Salary Information
Pay Grade: E3 $55, $74,400.00 Hiring Range: $55, $64,800.00

Benefits Statement

Close Date
5/9/2024

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Open Date
5/2/2024

Location
Community Center

About the Organization
Gilpin County is a rural community in Colorado's high country, neighboring the Continental Divide, yet less than an hour west of downtown Denver. Residents enjoy a quality of life enhanced by the vast recreational opportunities offered by Golden Gate State Park, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the limited-stakes gaming in Black Hawk and Central City, an amazing recreation center and fairgrounds, low taxes and financially secure local government.

EOE Statement
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

This position is currently accepting applications.