Youth Development Coordinator
City of Pearland, TXJob Details
Job Description
The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Youth Development Coordinator to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Parks and Recreation department. Are you a dynamic and caring leader? Are you results-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position!
The full-time Youth Development Coordinator earns a competitive salary of $21.83 - $23.63/hour based on qualifications.Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND:
Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.
Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR General Description The purpose of this job within the organization is to develop, implement, monitor, and coordinate youth and early childhood programs throughout the City of Pearland Parks and Recreation Department, including the Summer Day Camp program.
This job works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Essential Functions
- Develops, implements, markets, and supervises recreation programs, classes, and activities for early childhood and youth groups and interests; recruits class instructors and determines class schedules and fees.
- Design, organize, schedule, and evaluate the summer day camp programs, meet the needs and interests of youth and the camp target market and ensure delivery in a safe and quality manner.
- Monitors and advises the Youth Action Council and serves as the liaison for YAC and the City of Pearland leaders; Maintains all YAC reports, attendance, agendas, service hours, and trainings.
Inform patrons of rules concerning dress, conduct, or equipment and enforce rules; eject unruly or unauthorized persons as necessary. Inspect and report damage to facilities to appropriate authority. Supervises, selects, hires, mentors, and educates camp staff in a manner that reinforces Pearland Parks and Recreation Department's values and philosophies.
- Hires, motivates, and evaluates contractual instructors.
- Monitors budget, status, and statistical reports; Evaluates priorities, proposals, and performance measures and reports for the youth and early childhood programs.
- Investigates and resolves citizen complaints and inquiries regarding programs.
- Maintain customer service standards set by the Department and City.
Additional Duties:
- Ensure that accurate program statistics are maintained-such as accident reports, and participation for hours which programs/facilities are managed.
- Assist with the distribution, inventory, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Recreational Programming, Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education/Recreation or a related field, preferred.
Experience in recreational programming preferred.:
Municipal Government experience preferred.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Valid Texas Driver's License First Aid and CPR Certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.
