Summary
Description
The City of Golden is currently seeking a Licensed Camps and Youth Enrichment Programs Coordinator. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!
Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.
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Location, location, location– Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.
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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.
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Great benefits– The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement (check it out)!
The City of Golden seeks a dynamic and passionate leader to serve as the Licensed Camps and Youth Enrichment Programs Coordinator. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of licensed camps and youth enrichment programs. This hands-on role requires a leader who will dedicate approximately 30% of their time actively instructing and engaging with children in camp and enrichment activities, while the remaining time will be focused on program planning, staff coordination, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.
JOB SUMMARY
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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise Day Camp Leaders, Day Camp Aides, Youth Enrichment staff. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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, found at About the ECPC.
Prior leadership experience involving organizational skills is highly desired. Experience may be substituted for education requirement as per the Recreation Supervisor and/or licensing requirements by the State.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
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.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
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.
REASONING ABILITY
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.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Computer (including Word, Excel & Outlook), phone, Walkie/talkie, copier, printer, fax, playground equipment, sports, and children's play equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands 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 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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
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.
The City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
