Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
CO
City of Commerce City, CO
Youth/Teen Leader I/II - General Programs
Career Insights for Youth Counselor / Worker
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Colorado data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
$51,113 / year median in Colorado
+16% projected growth
Job Description
General Purpose Join our dynamic team as a Recreation Youth/Teen Leader and unleash your creativity while making a positive impact in the lives of children and families! Under the guidance of our enthusiastic Recreation Coordinator and Youth/Teen Director, you'll have the opportunity to design and implement exciting activities for kids aged 6-17, as well as engaging family programs. If you have a passion for fostering joy and building community through recreation, we want to hear from you! Hiring salary is dependent upon experience. The hiring range for this Youth/Teen Leader I is $17.06 - $19.44 per hour. The hiring range for this Youth/Teen Leader II is $17.76 - $20.11 per hour. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe an inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive, welcoming work environment for all our employees. If you are excited about this opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of youth and families in our community, we encourage you to apply. To review the full job description, click here! Minimum Qualifications Must be a minimum of 18 years of age for youth programs, 21 years of age for teen programs. Must possess current CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certificates or be able to obtain them within 10 days of hire date. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and supply a current Motor Vehicle Record within 10 days of hire date. Must possess current Standard Precautions certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire date. Must demonstrate an ability to work well with children. Background check, drug screening, and fingerprinting required. Bilingual in Spanish desired.