MYN YOUTH PROG COORD
JOB
Summary:
Under direct supervision of Mountain Youth Network (MYN) Manager; the MYN Youth Programs Coordinator (YPC) develops opportunities for youth engagement and manages TREK Outdoors (youth outdoor leadership program).
TREK Outdoors enables youth in Clear Creek County to access outdoor recreation opportunities teaching leadership, resiliency, teamwork, empathy, responsibility, problem-solving, and communication.
Participant develop technical skills in activities including but not limited to; camping, hiking, backpacking, biking, rafting, snowshoeing, climbing, etc.
The MYN YPC is also responsible for the delivery of evidence-based curriculum, working closely with the Clear Creek School District for in-class instruction at the middle school level.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
Cultivate and sustain organizational partnerships with youth, school staff, and outdoor organizations and businesses.
Collaborate with and support Mountain Youth Network (MYN) staff and coalition in Positive Youth Development (PYD).
Model best practices, provide a positive learning environment and exemplify professionalism to, for, and with youth participants.
Plan activities and programming for youth engagement in collaboration with MYN staff and other youth-serving entities.
Compile statistics and assist with grant writing and reporting.
Assist with relevant communications activities, including social media, website, print and radio messaging.
Attend outreach events to promote out-of-school activities.
Implement evidence-based programs; included but not limited to, Botvin LifeSkills Training Outdoor Leadership Plan, organize and co-lead activities such as camping, hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing and other outdoor activities.
Deliver curricula on leadership, communication, team-building and outdoor skills.
Oversee logistics for activities, including food purchasing, gear needs, and creating itineraries.
Document trips through photos and informative trip summaries.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor Degree; or equivalent education/experience.
Experience:
Two years' experience with Outdoor Leadership/Recreation, Environmental Education, Positive Youth Development, Education or related field (working with youth).
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Certification in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.
If not current, must be obtained within three to six months of hire.
Evidence-based Curriculum Instructor Certification (Botvin LifeSkills Training).
If not current, must be obtained with three months of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all activities.
Experience with establishing and maintaining strong organizational or community partnerships.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Skilled in logistics and organization for outdoor program planning and implementation.
As well as expected participation in all planned events.
Knowledge in risk management.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives including effective written and oral communication; responsible to keep customers, subordinates, peers, and supervisors informed; and the excellent to listen.
Ability to form and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with strategic partners, county departments, co-workers and other agencies.
Ability to speak clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
Must be self-directed, as well as a team player.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Driver's License Must pass background check:
Criminal and Traffic Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms.
The employee is required to:
stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects in a range from 25 up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.
Work is performed in both an office environment and outdoors environment.
In the office, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax/scan machines.
In the outdoors, this position will routinely use hiking equipment, bikes, snowshoes, and other necessary outdoor activity equipment appropriate to the type of activity.
Outdoor activities may include the following which are examples of expected activities:
hiking, backpacking, biking, rafting, snowshoeing, and climbing.
Ability to hike in mountainous terrain is necessary.
Conditions that can be experienced of a person in this job include possible exposure to unknown and dangerous conditions, loud noise, all types of weather and non-weather conditions, exposure to extremes of temperatures, fumes, odors, dirt, dust and exposure to hazards associated with moving vehicles and operating a 12-14 passenger van safely and in poor driving conditions.
Some activities require climbing and manual dexterity.
SUPERVISORY:
None The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities.
Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.
PI32871659-25448-c794a6dd6d7f Recommended Skills Computer Keyboards Filing Fine Motor Skills Leadership Microsoft Office Problem Solving Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
Under direct supervision of Mountain Youth Network (MYN) Manager; the MYN Youth Programs Coordinator (YPC) develops opportunities for youth engagement and manages TREK Outdoors (youth outdoor leadership program).
TREK Outdoors enables youth in Clear Creek County to access outdoor recreation opportunities teaching leadership, resiliency, teamwork, empathy, responsibility, problem-solving, and communication.
Participant develop technical skills in activities including but not limited to; camping, hiking, backpacking, biking, rafting, snowshoeing, climbing, etc.
The MYN YPC is also responsible for the delivery of evidence-based curriculum, working closely with the Clear Creek School District for in-class instruction at the middle school level.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
Cultivate and sustain organizational partnerships with youth, school staff, and outdoor organizations and businesses.
Collaborate with and support Mountain Youth Network (MYN) staff and coalition in Positive Youth Development (PYD).
Model best practices, provide a positive learning environment and exemplify professionalism to, for, and with youth participants.
Plan activities and programming for youth engagement in collaboration with MYN staff and other youth-serving entities.
Compile statistics and assist with grant writing and reporting.
Assist with relevant communications activities, including social media, website, print and radio messaging.
Attend outreach events to promote out-of-school activities.
Implement evidence-based programs; included but not limited to, Botvin LifeSkills Training Outdoor Leadership Plan, organize and co-lead activities such as camping, hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing and other outdoor activities.
Deliver curricula on leadership, communication, team-building and outdoor skills.
Oversee logistics for activities, including food purchasing, gear needs, and creating itineraries.
Document trips through photos and informative trip summaries.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor Degree; or equivalent education/experience.
Experience:
Two years' experience with Outdoor Leadership/Recreation, Environmental Education, Positive Youth Development, Education or related field (working with youth).
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Certification in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.
If not current, must be obtained within three to six months of hire.
Evidence-based Curriculum Instructor Certification (Botvin LifeSkills Training).
If not current, must be obtained with three months of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all activities.
Experience with establishing and maintaining strong organizational or community partnerships.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Skilled in logistics and organization for outdoor program planning and implementation.
As well as expected participation in all planned events.
Knowledge in risk management.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives including effective written and oral communication; responsible to keep customers, subordinates, peers, and supervisors informed; and the excellent to listen.
Ability to form and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with strategic partners, county departments, co-workers and other agencies.
Ability to speak clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
Must be self-directed, as well as a team player.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Driver's License Must pass background check:
Criminal and Traffic Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms.
The employee is required to:
stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects in a range from 25 up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.
Work is performed in both an office environment and outdoors environment.
In the office, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax/scan machines.
In the outdoors, this position will routinely use hiking equipment, bikes, snowshoes, and other necessary outdoor activity equipment appropriate to the type of activity.
Outdoor activities may include the following which are examples of expected activities:
hiking, backpacking, biking, rafting, snowshoeing, and climbing.
Ability to hike in mountainous terrain is necessary.
Conditions that can be experienced of a person in this job include possible exposure to unknown and dangerous conditions, loud noise, all types of weather and non-weather conditions, exposure to extremes of temperatures, fumes, odors, dirt, dust and exposure to hazards associated with moving vehicles and operating a 12-14 passenger van safely and in poor driving conditions.
Some activities require climbing and manual dexterity.
SUPERVISORY:
None The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities.
Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.
PI32871659-25448-c794a6dd6d7f Recommended Skills Computer Keyboards Filing Fine Motor Skills Leadership Microsoft Office Problem Solving Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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