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Assistant Youth Program Director

City of Thornton
Thornton, CO Temporary
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026
This position supports licensed and drop-in programs for Southern Stars, Carpenter Recreation Center Summer Camp & Thornton Community Center Summer Camp.

This position will remain open until filled.

Under general supervision, assists the Youth Program Director with various licensed and non-licensed youth programs.
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
 
Assists with planning and implementation of program curriculum.
 
Assists with supervision of participants.
 
Assists with providing age-appropriate activities.
 
Enforces safety standards and regulations throughout the program to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws.
 
Ensures all possible safety measures are observed.
 
Communicates and enforces facility and program policies and procedures.
 
Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate accident and incident reports.
 
Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with parents to answer questions and resolve problems.
 
Complies with City and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
 
Reports parental issues and concerns to supervisor.
 
Leads and trains Youth Program Leaders.
 
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. One year of experience working with children/teens in a supervisory role. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
 
Valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of basic child care principles.
Skill in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Standard Precautions activities.
Skill in the safe and healthy operations of a structured program.
Skill in maintaining a variety of records.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
Ability to effectively lead and coordinate children's activities.
Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with children ages 5-15 and with parents.
Ability to promote and provide a quality program.
Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.
Ability to react quickly and accurately to changing elements.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and make repetitive motions.  This job requires medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles. The employee may be subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including being in extreme heat. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate to high.
Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
 
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
 
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.

Salary : $19 - $25

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