Muckleshoot Indian Tribe · 22 hours ago
Youth Development Activity Coordinator
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is seeking a Youth Development Activity Coordinator to oversee and coordinate activities that promote leadership and life skills among youth. The role involves supervising participants, developing activity schedules, and ensuring a safe environment while providing support and guidance.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Supervises youth participants; provides youth participants with positive support, guidance, and training/development opportunities in coordination with both on-site or off-site youth activities and/or field trips
Researches and present activities to Supervisor for monthly schedule development. Activities may include using a variety of techniques, including lectures, projects, exhibits, audiovisual and library resources, computers, and the internet. Activities encourages are to be focused on leadership, self-confidence, self-empowerment, self-respect, alcohol/drug prevention, other sensitive awareness or prevention topics; and other positive, healthy life-style topics
Uses motivational techniques to encourage teamwork, cooperation, self-esteem, self-confidence, decision making, problem solving of participants; establishes achievable goals and objectives with participants
Provides instruction and monitors youth participants; maintains order during activities/games by counseling youth with behavioral challenges; documents and reports interactions; recommends disciplinary action as needed
Works with Supervisor to develop schedules detailing times and activities for youth; allows each youth opportunity to play in all games, in differing positions on field/court
Attends staff meetings, trainings, and obtains/maintains proper certifications; collaborates with co-workers; accessible by phone or email during shift
Provides a safe environment for youth by checking condition of facilities and equipment used; examines field/playground equipment prior to play for unexpected hazards; provides basic first-aid or contacts emergency services for severe injuries; keeps youth information sheet easily accessible for emergency contact information and/or existing medical conditions information
Prepares and distributes program packets when applicable; communicates program information to parents and youth both regularly and as-needed through various sources
Maintains logs for vehicle mileage and program equipment/supplies, reporting concerns of damage, maintenance, and/or repairs needed to supervisor
Prepares, modifies, and maintains written reports and/or financial and statistical reports and provides regular updates regarding program participants to committees, supervisor or manager as requested and/or needed
Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with the Youth Development Program standards and Tribal regulatory compliance. Abides by MIT Personnel Policies and Procedures and enforces Youth Code of Conduct
Reports any problems with youth behavior, parent behavior, or staff to Supervisor via incident report; reports and documents serious incidents (child abuse, sexual abuse, etc.) to Supervisor and when necessary involves appropriate authorities (911, MCFS, etc.)
Participates in the development of and/or recommends new policies and procedures to enforce and/or revise program activities, goals, and objectives
Establishes and maintains a network of relationships with other Tribal departments and outside agencies that may provide services or resources to youth participants; maintains professionalism in carrying out duties and interactions with others
Provides assistance in meal preparation and transportation of participants when needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Three (3) years' experience in supervising youth and coordinating activities for youth
A current and valid Washington State driver's license
CPR/First Aid certificate
Food Handlers permit
Preferred
Some college-level education, preferably with coursework in early childhood education
Valid and current S.T.A.R.S. certification
Experience working with Native Americans and/or within a Tribal community
Experience with providing culturally competent support aimed at opening pathways for individuals towards education and self-sufficiency
Experience working with youth who have life challenges