Hourly YouthCity Program Instructor III

Position Title:

Hourly YouthCity Program Instructor III

Job Description:

Salt Lake City is looking for Hourly YouthCity Instructor III’s to supervise youth and teens and implement the YouthCity afterschool and summer program goals.

• Safely transport youth to various program activities within the City.  

• Provide supervision to youth engaged in program activities. 

• Provide temporary site supervision when Sr. Manager is out of office.  

• Develop and plan activities for program youth and teen participants based on learning objectives, grant goals, and division-wide initiatives.

• Complete weekly lesson plans based on established program goals and assist leadership in developing new curriculum programs.  

• Teach and facilitate group activities for youth. Participate in program activities and model youth support strategies for the team.  

• Follow program procedures to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of participants.  

• Prep, clean, and maintain the facility daily to provide a safe/healthy environment for program participants 

• Assist in providing daily snacks and grant reporting. 

• Assist with program’s grant-required assessments to ensure program quality metrics are met. 

• Maintain accurate tracking and documentation as required by the program. 

• Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, including tracking and reporting.   

• Attend mandatory staff meetings and staff training as scheduled.  

• Assist in facilitating, developing, and executing YouthCity staff training and professional development.  

• Participate in one-on-one professional development meetings with Senior Community Programs Managers. 

• Participate in YouthCity Leadership Academy professional development training courses. 

• Maintains and inspects city vehicles according to required pre-trip inspections.  

• Reports daily to the Senior Community Programs Manager.

• Performs all other duties as requested.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent and at least 21 years of age. 

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment. 

• Experience working with school-age youth or teens from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 

• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally and demonstrate public presentation skills. 

• Ability to demonstrate group management skills and techniques to resolve and de-escalate conflict situations.

• Ability to work independently as well as under supervision. 

• Ability to deal with both youth and adults in a non-judgmental atmosphere. 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with individuals from different social and ethnic backgrounds. 

• Willingness to learn new skills and mentor and support Level I and II Instructors. 

Desired Qualification:

• Bilingual preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium weights. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

• Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

• Will be required to work on evenings and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen in accordance with City policy and applicable law.  Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment. 

Position Type:

Part-time

Department:

Community and Neighborhoods

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

20