Camp and Program Staff II (Youth Services Initiative)

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Application Deadline:

March 23, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

17.55 - 24.57

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a part-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Confirm with the Hiring Manager

Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.

Job Description Summary:

If you’re energized by sunshine, laughter, and meaningful connections, this role is your sweet spot. As a YSI Staff member, you’ll guide outdoor adventures, run high‑energy games, and create inclusive spaces where youth from underrepresented communities feel supported and celebrated. You’ll be a mentor, a cheerleader, and the person who makes every day feel like an opportunity.

Under general supervision, this part-time position with Boulder Parks & Recreation’s Community Programs Team supports the delivery of recreation and leisure programming for Boulder’s youth through camps, people with disabilities through EXPAND, and youth, teens, and families living with low income through the Youth Services Initiative. This role includes being a camp counselor at summer or school day off camps and being a program staff at weekly activities and special events with people with disabilities and/or people living in low-income housing sites. This position serves as an assistant.

The Parks and Recreation department is seeking individuals to work in Ongoing/Varied and Seasonal roles. We will be hiring multiple employees based on our programs and hours of operation. Please keep in mind that the city’s benefit package offer will differ based upon work hours and the duration of the assignment you accept.

• Ongoing/Varied: Work less than 20 hours/week with no planned end date to work. No medical, dental, or vision insurance is available, but employees receive benefits including sick time-off, wellness program, EcoPass for transit, recreation pass, and retirement plans.

• Seasonal Max: March – September. Work six (6) to 11 months, averaging more than 30 hours/week. Medical insurance is offered, but not dental or vision insurance. Other benefits received include sick time-off, wellness program, EcoPass for transit, recreation pass, and retirement plans.

• Seasonal Traditional: May – September. Work less than six (6) months, averaging more than 30 hours/week. No medical, dental, or vision insurance is available, but employees receive benefits including sick time-off, wellness program, EcoPass for transit, recreation pass, and retirement plans.

• Seasonal Limited Hours: March – September. Work less than 11 months, averaging less than 30 hours/week. No medical, dental, or vision insurance is offered, but employees receive benefits including sick time-off, wellness program, EcoPass for transit, recreation pass, and retirement plans.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES               

• Implements recreation and leisure programming for specified populations. 

• Organizes and leads group activities for 5-15 individuals.

• Creates groups, sets up activities, gives instructions, actively supervises participants throughout activities.  

• Provides adjustments to general program plans so they are successful for specified populations such as providing accommodations and rule modification as needed.  

• Assists in supervising participants and

• Assists the supervisor in supporting Camp & Program Staff.  

• Supervises and interacts with participants with a variety of different needs and abilities.  

• Creates a fun and engaging environment for participants. 

• Provides one on one support to youth, teens and adults with disabilities as needed.  

• Supervises the proper use of equipment by campers.  

• Provides guidance and instruction to other staff ensuring they understand their role in activities and are actively participating.   

• Communicates with Camp Director and Program Staff Lead about questions or concerns wit