City of Raleigh Hiring for Coordinator – Teen Zones Job at Raleigh, NC Full Time

The Teen Zone Director will be the onsite coordinator for both the Teen Zone area and all Teen Zone programs and activities. Responsibilities include: Supervising the day to day operations of the Teen Zone area and programs offered through the Teen Zone. This includes guiding other staff, problem solving, organizing supplies, planning and leading activities, ensuring safety/risk management policies are being followed, completing behavior/disciplinary paperwork for participants, keeping records when first aid or medication are administered, interacting with parents/guardians, interacting with facility staff and transporting participants on field trips using city provided vehicles.

Teen Zones are programs specifically targeted for teens age 12-17. Teen Zones are comprised of two components.

1- The Teen Zone area which is has video games, lounge chairs, areas for reading and listening to music and socializing specifically designed and designated for teen participants.

2-Teen Zone Programs-are programs offered to teens who are members of the Teen Zone that include recreational games/activities, classes, special interest clubs and field trips for which teens must register.

• Supervise program staff and logistics at program site.
• Supervision of Teen Zone participants during activities and classes.
• Coordinate, plan and lead program activities.
• Transport participants to various locations and events using city provided vehicles.
• Pick up program supplies and deliver them to the site.
• Maintenance and cleanliness of the Teen Zone area and all equipment and supplies in theTeen Zone.
• Serve as a liaison between facility staff and program staff.
• Provide constant flow of communication with supervisor, program staff, facility staff, parents/guardians and participants.
• Enforce policies and rules amongst staff and participants.
• Serve as a positive role model at all times.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Previous experience working in recreation programs for youth or teens.
• Experience planning recreational/athletic activities, enrichment programming and games for teenagers
• Experience leading and supervising staff (preferred)
• 21 years of age or older
• High School Graduate
• Prefer applicants working towards a degree in Parks and Recreation, Education or related field
• City Driver’s permit or ability to obtain (Clean NCDL)
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs
• Must pass City of Raleigh criminal background check and controlled substance test
• Available Monday-Friday 2:30pm-6:00pm during school year