Youth Development Specialist Roster

Youth Development Specialist

Work Schedule :
May to August - approximately 40 hrs a week

Up to 20 hours a week outside of summer childcare program.

Important Information About Roster Positions

Thank you for considering a roster position with the City of Greensboro! These positions are an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our community. Please review the details below to ensure you understand the nature of roster employment:

• Hourly Employment
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  Roster positions are paid hourly and do not include benefits such as medical, dental, or vision insurance, life insurance, paid leave, or paid holidays.
• Limited Hours
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  Roster employees may work up to, but no more than, 1,000 hours in a 12 month period.
• Pension System
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  Roster positions are not eligible for membership in the city’s pension system.

While roster positions do not include benefits, they are often a pathway to full-time, benefited employment with the City. Many of our current full-time employees started in roster positions, and we encourage you to explore this opportunity as a potential first step in your career with us.

We value the contributions of all our team members and look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to serving the community.

The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is a nationally accredited and four-time National Gold Medal Award winner for Parks and Recreation Excellence. We are committed to enhancing our existing park and recreation assets, expanding our offerings through strong partnerships, and creating transformational programs that connect communities to a vibrant, healthy, and equitable park system. We are seeking talented, enthusiastic, and service-minded individuals who share our passion for making a positive difference in Greensboro.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to join our team!

The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is a dynamic team transforming the way needs are met and services are provided to our residents. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Youth Development Specialist
. Youth Development Specialist is responsible for overall day-to-day group programming, discipline, direct supervision and management of children and staff that work with our childcare programs at a location.

Must be able to relate to school age children (ages 5-12), and conduct age appropriate activities. Must have reliable means of transportation, able to work as scheduled from June through August, must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2025, and be willing to get in the pool with campers on swim days.

• Acts as a role model to the children by exemplifying the City of Greensboro’s Core Values (Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Stewardship)
• Responsible for managing all aspects of the summer camp program (emergencies, parents, staff, organizing activities, etc.)
• Develops an awareness and familiarity with the individual interests and behaviors of the children
• Facilitate both formal and informal play activities
• Plans, organizes, and implements a daily schedule of activities including crafts, sports, wellness, games, music, drama, field trips, etc.
• Provides emergency response as per training when necessary
• Responsible for accurate record keeping and reporting
• Fields and responds to inquiries for availability, fees, program information, hours, etc. with appropriate and accurate information
• Assists with set-up and breakdown of activities and cleaning of program area
• Maintains positive and appropriate relations with children, parents, staff, etc.
• Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, staff trainings, etc.
• Provides exceptional customer service
• Be enthusiastic and make the center a safe and fun place for the community

The selected applicant must possess great communication skills to ensure the highest level of customer service, have knowledge of safe work practices, ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and have the ability to be trained in Rec Trac (recreational software). The physical requirements of the job include but are not limited to:…