After School Leader- Youth Services

JOB LOCATION

800 N Telluride St Aurora, Colorado 80011-7815

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future After School Leaders. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position.**

This is a continuous position and will be closed when all positions are filled. Applications will be sent to the hiring manager twice a week for review.
 

Hourly Pay: $18.00

Estimated average hours per week: 12-16
Hours between 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

This is classified as a VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), this position does not provide medical benefits. The position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. 

THE POSITION
The City of Aurora is seeking part-time, Afterschool Leaders, who will plan, organize, and implement activities that reflect the interests of the youth for elementary school students in an afterschool program (COMPASS). They will be responsible to incorporate youth and character development principles in all activities, ensuring a safe and positive environment for youth—by providing guidance and discipline, and to maintain care for applicable equipment and supplies.

Selected applicants will be required to pass a background check, an FBI fingerprint background check, and a drug test as a condition of employment.

 PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement activities with groups of students during after school programming hours (between the hours of 2:00-6:00 p.m.)
• Plan and prepare supply lists
• Provide a safe and fun environment
• Implement behavioral management techniques to maintain proper student behavior.
• Assist with distribution of snacks
• Set up/tear down a classroom as needed
• Maintain regular workplace housekeeping practices, including routine cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment, and other elements of the learning environment, throughout the program
• Perform other duties as assigned
• This job will report to the Afterschool Program Coordinator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Minimum Qualifications & Working ConditionsEducation:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Some experience in education, sports and athletics, fine arts, recreation and/or youth development preferred.

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of youth development, nutrition, sports, and recreation programming for elementary and/or middle school students.

Skills:

• Organizational and communication skills. Fluency in Spanish language preferred but not required.

Licenses, Certificates or Equipment Required: 

• Reliable transportation to work sites, trainings, and events as needed.
• Valid Driver's License Preferred
• Certification in First Aid and CPR Preferred.
• This position will allow the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. 

Physical Demands:

• Primarily physical and active work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 30 pounds; lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; the vision for reading, record