- Salary
- $41k – $84k
- Location
- Parks and Community Engagement, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
Salary Range:
$41,401.88 - $84,437.34DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK
The Early Prevention and Intervention Youth and Internship Program (EPI) provides support and structure for youth working to fulfill their community service requirements for school or for minor criminal offenses through this program. The Programming and Youth Engagement Coordinator is responsible for directly overseeing the EPI Program and ensuring and promoting to its participants positive involvement in the community, leadership development, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles. In addition to youth intervention services, this position supports the planning, oversight, and coordination of youth sports and recreational programming and assists with adult sports league planning and collaboration with contracted service providers, ensuring alignment with departmental goals, safety standards, and community needs.
ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Programming & Youth Engagement Coordinator. There may be other essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the Supervisor.
Collaborates with the Parks and Recreation Supervisor, park staff, EPI interns, recreation staff, contractors, and community partners to develop, implement, and advance program goals, policies, and service delivery strategies.
Plans, coordinates, and oversees EPI programming, including youth intervention services, educational activities, community service assignments, youth sports and recreational programming, and related schedules and calendars.
Assists with the planning and coordination of adult sports leagues, including collaboration with contracted service providers, volunteers, officials, and partner organizations to ensure program quality, safety, and compliance with City standards.
Assists with the planning and implementation of youth sports leagues and recreational programming, including collaboration with contracted service providers to ensure program quality, safety, and compliance with City standards.
Recruits, trains, and supervises EPI mentors, interns, volunteers, and assists with the coordination of volunteer coaches or recreational facilitators as needed.
Conducts intake, assessment, case management, and ongoing participant monitoring; maintains communication with youth, parents/guardians, schools, Juvenile Probation Officers, and justice system partners; and provides individualized support, referrals, and progress updates.
Facilitates accountability processes, maintains accurate case files and program records, and prepares required statistics, evaluations, reports, and documentation for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Coordinates grant-related activities and events, including research, application support, fund management, and compliance in collaboration with program leadership.
Develops and maintains partnerships with nonprofit agencies, social service providers, schools, and recreational or sports organizations to expand programming opportunities and community impact.
Attends required meetings, trainings, and events, including after-hours, weekends, and sporting or community activities; performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of adolescent development, restorative justice principles, youth intervention strategies, and the role of educational, recreational, and sports-based programming in positive youth development.
Knowledge of recreation and sports programming fundamentals, including scheduling, league operations, volunteer coordination, and collaboration with contractors or service providers.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with City departments, schools, juvenile justice partners, nonprofit organizations, contractors, and community stakeholders.
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, conduct training, and work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following are some of the physical requirements associated with this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made by the City to enable an individual to perform the essential duties/functions of the position.
- Must have ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, stand, hear, hands to finger dexterity, handle, feel or operate objects, read and write English.
- Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment; such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machines.
- Work is performed indoors within a quiet to moderately noisy environment.
- Must be able to lift, carry and or push articles weighing up to 20 lbs.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Early Childhood Education and Development, and/or any other related field, plus 1,950 hours of paid experience in youth services; OR
- Ninety (90) semester credit hours with a major in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Early Childhood Education and Development, and/or any other related field, plus 4,875 hours of paid experience in youth services; OR
- Associate’s Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Early Childhood Education and Development, and/or any other related field, plus 7,800 hours of paid experience in youth services; OR
- Seven (7) years of paid experience in youth services at a minimum of thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week, which is 13,650 paid hours; AND
- Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License is required.
Range 49
Created: 05/19/2021
Revised: 09/2022, 02/2026
Personnel Board Approved: 06/07/2021, 09/12/2022, ___________
The City of Hialeah Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees an exceptional work environment where through hard work, dedication, and equal opportunity for learning and personal development, employees are able to grow, flourish, and make a difference in our community. The Human Resources Department ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies, rules and regulations. The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories. The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.
