Youth Conservation Program Supervisor (GYCP and Greenwich Land Trust Youth Corps)

The Town of Greenwich is seeking a Youth Conservation Program Supervisor for summer employment programs aimed at teens aged 14-17. Responsibilities include supervising participants, leading activities, ensuring safety, and driving to various work sites. Candidates must have a high school diploma, experience with children, a valid driver's license, and be available Monday to Friday from June 22 to August 13. The position requires outdoor work in various weather conditions.
General Statement of Duties
The Greenwich Youth Conservation Program (GYCP) is a summer employment program for Greenwich teens ages 14 and 15, which offers teens a first job opportunity to learn teamwork and practical skills while working outdoors digging, planting and enhancing Greenwich parks and properties. There are opportunities for teens to engage with speakers and have recreation time. GYCP operates four two-week sessions.



The Greenwich Youth Corps is a summer employment program for Greenwich teens ages 16 and 17. The Program is a unique public/private program that successfully incorporates education, skill building and personal growth through two demanding four-week work sessions spent outdoors digging, planting, caring for Land Trust nature preserves, improving local habitats and learning about career opportunities in environmentally related fields.


Qualifications
Education and Experience:


High School diploma, plus some experience working with children; teaching experience preferred.


Special Necessary Requirements:


Valid Driver’s License.



Must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age due to requirements for operating the rental vehicle.



Must be available during program hours; Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm starting June 22-August 13.



Must obtain First Aid and CPR/AED certification prior to program start date.



Subject to Background Check and Pre-Employment Physical.


Qualifications:


Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children.



Proven ability to safely operate a 7 to 12 passenger vehicle in the State of Connecticut.



Proven ability to communicate in a respectful and courteous manner.



Proven supervisory skills.



Demonstrated punctuality and reliability.



Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.


Job Description
Department: Human Services


Division/Program: Youth Conservation Program and Greenwich Land Trust Youth Corps


Bargaining Status: Non-Represented


FLSA: Non-Exempt


Reports to: Youth Program Administrator


Duties and Responsibilities:


Supervises, leads and directs teen participants.



Works under the direction of GYCP Youth Administrator, Department of Human Services and Parks and Recreation Supervisor or Land Trust Supervisor to assign job tasks and facilitate a safe work environment.



Establishes and maintains effective relationships with co-workers, participants, parents and general public.



Administers emergency response and first aid if needed; documents all incidents on issued accident report and notifies Director and Parents or guardians.



Leads and coordinates recreational activities.



Drives participants safely to worksites and locations throughout Town of Greenwich.



Spends full days outdoors.


Supports Town’s policies and philosophies.



Performs other related work as assigned.


Supplemental Information
All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the recruitment, or any part thereof.


All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town’s expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.


The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate’s further consideration.