This position is responsible for planning and implementing youth-based programs including but not limited to, the Bob L. Burger After School Enrichment Program (BASE), youth enrichment programs, school day out camps, and summer day camp programs. The BASE, summer day camp, and school day out programs are all licensed with the Colorado Department of Human Services, and the position must meet all director requirements, as defined by the Colorado Department of Human Services.

This position will work closely with the Youth Programs Recreation Coordinator in developing and implementing program curriculum and objectives for the entire range of services in the youth programs division.

About the City
Lafayette is a thriving and diverse community of approximately 30,500 residents. The City boasts Waneka Lake park and boathouse, 20 community parks, 1,640 acres of open space, and 20 miles of trails encompassing 9.54 square miles at the foothills of the Rockies. Our community enjoys robust services and amenities, including the Indian Peaks Golf Course, Great Outdoors Water Park, The Collective Community Arts Center and Lafayette Public Library to name a few! With additional amenities such as local events and a vibrant downtown, Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and raise a family.

Exceptional City Provided Benefits:

• 100% City-paid Medical, Dental, Vision (up to $25,980 annually for family coverage)
• 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
• Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
• Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Bilingual Pay

• Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
• Identity Theft Program
• Recreation Center Pass
• Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)

• First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
• 96 hours Sick Leave
• 24 hours Floating Holiday Leave
• 11.5 paid City holidays.
• Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave

The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

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  Provides ratio support daily in licensed childcare programs.
• Provides a creative, developmentally age-appropriate, and safe learning environment to program participants.
• Prepares and implements developmentally age-appropriate curriculum that highlights diverse curriculum concepts such as STEM, arts and humanities, and active play.
• Creates and distributes a monthly newsletter and activity calendar for BASE and creates week curriculum for summer day camp.
• Assists with maintaining programs participants’ and staff files and complies with State Licensing childcare regulations.
• Maintains cleanliness of facility and organization of materials and equipment in accordance with the Bob L. Burger Recreation Department policies and Colorado Human Services guidelines.
• Provides supervisory support and management of 6 to 23 part time youth programming staff assigned to BASE, school day out camps, summer day camps, and enrichment classes.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with parents in a warm and respectful manner.
• Immediately reports all incidents, injuries, and/or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Communicates with supervisor to promote quality programs.
• May be required to set-up and break-down materials used in classrooms.
• Attends regular staff meetings.
• Creates staff schedules for BASE, school day out, and summer day camp programs.
• Attends trainings in accordance and compliance with state licensing regulations and professional development.
• Complies with purchasing policies and procedures and adheres to department/program area budget.
• Drives 15 passenger vehicles to provide transportation to program participants.
• Purchases necessary supplies for programs.

KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of first aid techniques. Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of instructional and recreational program/curriculum development. Basic knowledge of group and individual recreation activities and of their rules and conducts. Working knowledge of varied recreational equipment and its usefulness and limitations concerning diversified recreational programs.

SKILL: Skill in understanding and responding to customer needs. Skill in the operation of program equipment. Skill in the operation of copier and fax machine, telephone, mobile or two-way radio, and various sports equipment used in recreation programs. Skill in administering First Aid and CPR.

ABILITY: Swim and participate with children in swimming related activities; maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job; manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple priorities; diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations; promote and follow City and Department policies and procedures; communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds; recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate staff.

The Youth Programs Recreation Specialist must have verifiable education or training in work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting or 4-H; and the candidate must have completed at least one of the following qualifications:
a. A four (4) year college degree with a major such as recreation, outdoor education, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field;
b. Two years of college training and six (6) months (910 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of eighteen (18), in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children; or
c. Three years (5460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience and one of the following qualifications:
1. Complete six semester hours, or nine quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university; or 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children and the department-approved courses in injury prevention, and playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers within the first nine months of employment.
2. Satisfactory experience includes experience in the care and supervision of four or more children from the ages of four (4)-eighteen (18) years old, unrelated to the individual, since attaining the age of eighteen (18).

• Criminal background check required for hire. Reference checks will be conducted.
• Must be 21 years of age by the date of hire.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must complete current state required annual continuing education (presently 15 hours minimum) related to one or more of the following: child growth and development, health and safe environment, developmentally appropriate practices, guidance, family relationships, cultural and individual diversity, and professionalism.
• Director qualified as stated by the Colorado Department of Human Services.
• Prior leadership experience involving organizational skills is highly desired.