Job Details

YOUTH WORKER COACHES
DIVISION OF YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
CITY OF WORCESTER

PENDING FUNDING APPROVAL

The City of Worcester seeks applicants for the position of Youth Worker Coaches for the Recreation Worcester Summer 2023 Program in the Division of Youth Opportunities. The position is responsible for program development, staff training, conflict resolution, family engagement, staff supervision and the continued positive youth development of staff and youth participants. The Site Coordinators will work with the Youth Opportunities Division to support staff in the implementation of athletic, academic, arts and social emotional learning programs for various age groups through a trauma-informed lens. Work will be performed with considerable independent judgment, creativity, and initiative. This position will be filled based on funding.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the ever-changing needs of the City's youth programming
• To actively supervise, coach, and share progress of Positive Youth Development (PYD) techniques implemented by staff
• The coach will act as liaisons between research and practice
• Facilitates conversations between among the heads/ ambassadors of their teams and trains the trainer in their given specialization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, organizations, and interests
• Ability to work with students with special education/emotional needs
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to build relationships and networking skills with participants, families, colleagues, and community members at various park sites during the summer programming

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field
• One (1) year of administrative experience
• Two (2) years of staff supervision experience
• Experience with youth development work
• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities
• Must pass a criminal background check (CORI & SORI)
• Access to reliable transportation

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience creating conflict resolution workshops
• Experience creating restorative circles
• Experience providing positive youth development workshops

SALARY: $25.00 hourly, seasonal, non-benefitted.

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Open until filled. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov