This position will support ourYouthCityAfterschool Program which willoperatethroughthe 2026-2027 school year. Once hired staff may select to continue employment for the 2027YouthCitysummer program.

About the Position:

This role requires teaching in an out-of-school-time setting, program implementation, communication with program staff, datacollectionand developing strategies to meet and exceed all organizational goals andobjectives

The ideal candidate will have a High School graduate or equivalent and be at least 21 years of age. Experience working with school-aged children, middle school age teens, and/or other related experience is preferred.

About the Team:

We are hiring staff to work at all YouthCity locations. Teams of Instructors report to a full-time Senior Community Programs Manager who oversees each location. 

Work Schedule:

This position will work 25 hours a week. During the school year, the work hours are Monday – Thursday from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Friday from Noon – 6:00 p.m. During the Summer Program, this position will work5 hourblocks Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. depending on program necessity. 

Position Wage: $19.00/hr.

IMPORTANT:Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transportsyouth to various program activities within theCity.

• Provide supervision toyouthengaged in program activities. 

• Maintain attendance records as required by program.

• Assistwith program’s grant required assessments to ensure program quality metrics are met.

• Develop and plan weekly activities based on learningobjectivesas outlined byYouthCityprograms. Teach group activities to youth. Participate in all activities with children.

• Follow program procedures to safeguard health, safety, and well-being of participants.

• Prepare, clean up, andmaintainfacility daily. 

• Assistin providing daily snacks.

• Attend weekly staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled. Participate in one-on-one professional development meetings with Senior Community Program Managers. Provide a safe/healthy environment for program participants. Maintains and inspects city vehicles according to required pre-trip inspections. Perform all other duties requested.

• Report daily to Senior Community Programs Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent and at least 21 years of age.

• Experience in working with school-aged children, middle schoolyouth, and/or other related experience.

• Possession of valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 3 months of employment.

• Ability todemonstrategroup management skills and techniques.

• Ability to work with a diverse population – including both youth and adults.

• Ability to resolve conflict situations.

• Ability to deal with both youth and adults in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

• Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate with individuals from different social and ethnic backgrounds.

Desired Skill:

• Bilingual preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium weights. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

• Exposure to stressas a result ofhuman behavior.

• Will berequiredto work on evenings and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified.  All requirements are subject topossible modificationtoreasonably accommodateindividuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background checkin accordance withCity policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.