SOAR Employment Opportunities Rec. Leader & Teen Programs Coordinator

SOAR Employment Opportunities Rec. Leader & Teen Programs Coordinator

Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation

Employment Opportunities

Recreation Leader 2 / Teen Program Coordinator

The SOAR (Sisters Organization for Activities & Recreation) District is accepting resumes for Recreation Leader 2 / Teen Program Coordinator to plan, supervise and evaluate the Youth Development and Leadership Program for middle school (12-15 years) age youth in the SOAR District and to lead various outdoor recreation programs for ages 7-17.

Primary Duties:

•Work with project partners to plan and implement the Youth Development and Leadership Program.
•Supervise the SOAR Teen Center.
•Develop and maintain a positive attitude with participants, general public, staff and volunteers.
•Work closely with program managers to coordinate programs and resources.
•Supervise staff, contract instructors and volunteers.
•Monitor program expenditures to remain within budget.
•Oversee general upkeep and care of equipment and facilities.
•Meet program outcomes (see attached)
•Purchase supplies when directed.
•Prepare necessary materials and equipment.
•Be responsible for promoting/marketing the program to participants, project partners and the community.
•Be responsible for reporting as needed to granting organizations about the program and attainment of program outcomes.
•Assist with identifying and seeking alternative sources of funding (grants, in-kind gifts and donations) to support the program  
•Maintain safe environment for participants
•Operate standard office equipment as needed.
•Assist with a variety of clerical duties including, but not limited to: stuffing and labeling envelopes, assembling manuals, and preparing items for distribution.
•Perform other job related duties as assigned.
•Supervise Outdoor Recreation trips.

This is a Non-Exempt, Full Time Position, Funded for 2 Years.

Hours are primarily weekdays and occasional weekends.

Starting Wage: $9.45 - $13.45 depending on experience.

Qualified candidates should posses the following:

•Bachelors degree with emphasis in child development, recreation, education, or related field: and three years of experience planning developmentally appropriate activities; and satisfactory training, expertise and experience in the specific program area or activity for which hired; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above described duties.
•Current Oregon Drivers License.
•Clean criminal background
•Current First Aid and CPR.

Application Procedures:

•    Please submit resume to SOAR no later than March 28, 2008, 5:00 pm.

Employment Information Packet

Please submit resume to:

SOAR Recreation District
Teen Program Coordinator
P.O. Box 2215
Sisters, Oregon 97759

An equal Opportunity Employer.
Pre-employment Criminal Check is required. Drug testing may be required.