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NEOGOV · 15 hours ago

Licensed Camps and Youth Enrichment Programs Coordinator

Golden, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$27.52/hr - $33.02/hr

The City of Golden is currently seeking a Licensed Camps and Youth Enrichment Programs Coordinator. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of licensed camps and youth enrichment programs, requiring a dynamic leader to engage with children and oversee program planning and staff coordination.

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Responsibilities

Lead, instruct, and engage children in a variety of camp and enrichment activities, fostering a fun, educational, and nurturing environment

Provide hands-on learning experiences, physical activities, arts and crafts, and other enrichment programs tailored to different age groups and grade levels

Provide camper supervision within established policies, procedures, and risk management guidelines

Evaluate the summer camp programs while in session and continually assess current systems and processes, identifying areas for improvement

Assist in the promotion and publicity of programs, including the development and distribution of program flyers, posters, and brochures

Supervise camp and enrichment program staff, ensuring they provide quality care and instruction

Lead training and professional development sessions for staff, ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements

Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback and coaching

Maintain program records and ensure all documentation is up-to-date and in compliance with state licensing requirements

Prepare for and participate in inspections and audits from the Department of Human Services Division of Child Care, Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment, and other relevant agencies

Ensure that child-to-staff ratios, safety procedures, and other regulatory requirements are consistently met

Collaborate with staff to ensure successful implementation of planned activities

Communicate regularly with parents to provide updates on their child’s progress and address any concerns

Promote the program to the community and build positive relationships with families and community organizations

Ensure a safe and secure environment for children, staff, and visitors

Implement and monitor health, safety, and behavior management protocols

Ensure staff is trained in first aid, CPR, and other safety procedures

Respond to emergencies or incidents as they arise and report as necessary

Manage inventory and resources for camp and enrichment activities

Ensure that materials, supplies, and equipment are readily available and well-maintained

Order and manage supplies in line with budget and program needs

Assist with various administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls, scheduling meetings, and preparing correspondence

Support the set-up and breakdown of camp or program activities

Qualification

Child DevelopmentEarly Childhood EducationLeadership ExperienceCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCustomer Service SkillsSupervision SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Minimum of 21 years of age

Must be able to swim

Must meet State of Colorado Department of Human Services School-Age Child Care Center director requirements including at least one of the following qualifications: A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas: (1) Child Development (2) Psychology (3) Early Childhood Education (4) Early Childhood Special Education (5) Elementary Education (6) Elementary Special Education (7) Family and Human Development (8) Family Studies (9) Special Education (10) Outdoor Education (11) Recreation (12) Human Services; or An associate's degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university and three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual; or Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual and one of the following qualifications: (1) Completion of six (6) semester hours, from a regionally accredited college or university; or (2) Completion of forty (40) clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children within the first nine months in the director position. The 40 clock hours of training cannot include any of the required trainings as listed in rule section 2.508; or, A current early childhood professional credential level II (2) or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet

Valid driver's license and safe driving record

Must pass a State of Colorado sexual abuse background check and a CBI fingerprint criminal check

Current Child and Infant CPR certification and first aid or ability to obtain prior to start of camp

Current certifications in Standard Precautions & Medication Administration or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Excellent customer service and childcare skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with different age and interest groups

Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, community organizations, the public, and participants

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate and ratio

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Must possess the ability to make sound judgments, exercise conflict resolution techniques, and exercise patience when dealing with stressful disciplinary situations

Must make independent decisions and complete projects with minimal supervision

Good organizational skills and the ability to handle several activities and multiple tasks at once

Ability to develop and maintain a positive working atmosphere in which personnel are motivated to perform to the best of their abilities

Ability to exercise appropriate supervision and direction to school age children in an unstructured setting

Computer (including Word, Excel & Outlook), phone, Walkie/talkie, copier, printer, fax, playground equipment, sports, and children's play equipment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to hold, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear

The employee frequently is required to sit

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Duties require moderate movement and physical effort; discomforts and hazards are minor and controllable

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions

Will occasionally drive city vehicle on field trip days

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Preferred

Prior leadership experience involving organizational skills is highly desired

Benefits

Paid time off–Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.

The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement.

Employer Paid Benefits Include: Term Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program.

Cost Sharing Benefits Include: Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, 401(a) Retirement Plan.

Wellness Benefits, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Vision Coverage, Tuition Program, Supplemental Life Insurance.

Full-Time employees receive the following leave options: 128 Hours of Annual Leave (accrued each pay period), 96 Hours of Sick Leave (accrued each pay period), 12 Paid Company Holidays.