Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Additional Benefits may include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement

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JOB SUMMARY

Manages an afterschool program by developing curriculum, collaborating with the host school, and creating partnerships with community agencies. Supervise and train program staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Science, or other closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.  A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   

•  Creates the structure of the afterschool program based on state standards.
• Develops curriculum, activities, clubs, and events that align with the school’s core subjects.
• Oversees temporary staff, includes hiring, orienting, training, and assigning work.
• Holds regular staff meetings.
• Creates and maintains collaborative partnerships with community organizations.
• Works closely with host school administration; attends faculty and team meetings.
• Participates in activities as requested by school administration and the division.
• Schedules and monitors classes and activities taught by independent contractors and teachers.
• Coordinates with host school to compile weekly, monthly, and annual statistics and records.
• Evaluates afterschool program and events to ensure effectiveness.
• Monitors assigned programs expenditures and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Recommends and makes needed purchases.
• Actively attend regular team meetings and contribute feedback.
• Creates participant recruitment and retention plan, establishes registration process and participant statistics.
• Creates and maintains communication plan with parents of enrolled participants.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Curriculum planning and development
• Community outreach practices
• Marketing principles and practices Positive behavior support principles
• Youth Development and/or school age Education

Skills and Abilities to:

• Interact and supervise at-risk youth of all ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Manage and supervise staff and instructors
• Lead and communicate with diverse groups of all sizes
• Follow written procedures and instructions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team and community partners
• Perform public relations activities
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift at least 20 pounds. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Must have the ability to travel to and from Youth Services facilities.