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Muckleshoot Indian Tribe · 1 day ago

Youth Development Activity Trainee -MTMO

US-WA-Auburn

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is seeking a Youth Development Activity Trainee to coordinate activities focusing on leadership and life skills for youth. The role involves supervising participants, ensuring a safe environment, and planning engaging activities that promote self-confidence and awareness on sensitive topics.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervises youth participants; provides youth participants with positive support, guidance, and training/development opportunities in coordination with both on-site or off-site youth activities and/or field trips

Uses motivational techniques to encourage teamwork, cooperation, self-esteem, self-confidence, decision making, problem solving of participants; establishes achievable goals and objectives with participants

Provides a safe environment for youth by checking condition of facilities and equipment used; examines playground equipment prior to play for unexpected hazards; provides basic first-aid or contacts emergency services for severe injuries; keeps youth information sheet easily accessible for emergency contact information and/or existing medical conditions information

Researches and present activities to Supervisor for monthly schedule development. Activities may include using a variety of techniques, including lectures, projects, exhibits, audiovisual and library resources, computers, and the internet. Activities encourages are to be focused on leadership, self-confidence, self-empowerment, self-respect, alcohol/drug prevention, other sensitive awareness or prevention topics; and other positive, healthy life-style topics

Enforces and educates YDP Youth Code of Conduct. Provides instruction and monitors youth participants; maintains order during activities/games by counseling youth with behavioral challenges; documents and reports interactions; recommends disciplinary action as needed

Reports any problems with youth behavior, parent behavior, or staff to Supervisor via incident report; reports and documents serious incidents (child abuse, sexual abuse, etc.) to Supervisor and when necessary involves appropriate authorities (911, MCFS, etc.)

Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities

At completion of 90-day learning period, the Activity Trainee must be able to demonstrate the following: Understanding of child safety. Effectively monitoring and supervising children onsite or offsite. Planning an activity, with follow-through to lead an activity with a small group of 9-15 youths. Daily rotations. Opening and closing duties and expectations. Daily paperwork: reading and completing van logs, sign-in, drop-off/pick-up hourly. Driving the vans. Knowledge of van safety when driving with or without children in the vehicle (must complete Eversafe driving course within 90-days of hire date). Off-site field trip procedures. Conducting drop offs. Provide informal redirecting of minor behavior situations. YDP Staff and participant Code of Conduct. Clear understanding of cell phone and social media policies for YDP. Expectations while working with youth and per the MIT GPP’s, in a professional environment around MIT employees or events. Work place professionalism: practice good hygiene, uniform worn at all times while on duty, interaction with supervisors and co-workers, and attitude. T.A.R.S. certification or training related to Child Development must be obtained within 90-days of hire date. CPR/First Aide Certification must be obtained within 90-days of hire date. Basic computer skills

Qualification

Supervisory techniquesChild safety knowledgeCPR/First Aid CertificationBasic computer skillsActivity planningMotivational techniquesCulturally competent relationshipsConflict resolutionEffective communicationProblem-solving

Required

Must be an enrolled Muckleshoot Tribal Member

High school diploma or GED equivalent

One (1) year experience in supervising youth and coordinating activities for youth

Understanding of child safety

Effectively monitoring and supervising children onsite or offsite

Planning an activity, with follow-through to lead an activity with a small group of 9-15 youths

Daily rotations

Opening and closing duties and expectations

Daily paperwork: reading and completing van logs, sign-in, drop-off/pick-up hourly

Driving the vans. Knowledge of van safety when driving with or without children in the vehicle (must complete Eversafe driving course within 90-days of hire date)

Off-site field trip procedures

Conducting drop offs

Provide informal redirecting of minor behavior situations

YDP Staff and participant Code of Conduct

Clear understanding of cell phone and social media policies for YDP. Expectations while working with youth and per the MIT GPP's, in a professional environment around MIT employees or events

Work place professionalism: practice good hygiene, uniform worn at all times while on duty, interaction with supervisors and co-workers, and attitude

T.A.R.S. certification or training related to Child Development must be obtained within 90-days of hire date

CPR/First Aide Certification must be obtained within 90-days of hire date

Basic computer skills

A current and valid Washington State driver's license

CPR/First Aid certificate

Food Handlers permit