Teen Outreach Activity Leader

Teen Outreach Activity Leader

Salary

$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Location

Parks & Rec Fort Boise Community Ctr, Boise, ID

Job Type

Temporary - Up to 19 Hours

Job Number

23 -07743

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Join the city of Boise as a Youth/Teen Outreach Leader! Make a positive impact in your community while gaining valuable hands-on experience working with youth! This position supervises students in grades 6-12 in afterschool programs at one of the City's school-based community centers. You'll engage youth in recreational activities, games, arts and crafts, while helping create a safe, welcoming and fun environment. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in education, recreation, social services, youth development or other community-focused careers. Applicants must be age 19 or older.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Working knowledge of computer software such as Word and Excel as well as internet skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 1 year of experience supervising youth and teens.
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued drivers license

Essential Functions

Ensures the safety and well-being of all community center afterschool participants and staff.

Encourages and engages youths in a variety of indoor and outdoor group recreational activities such as basketball, tag and tetherball.

Prepares materials and supplies for youth arts and crafts projects and assists participants when necessary.

Makes sure equipment and supplies are in good working order and notifies supervisor when items need repair or replacement.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Ability to:

• interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check

Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position is required to work directly with and oversee minors in the absence of their parent or guardian, or work directly with and oversee vulnerable adults in the absence of their caretaker or guardian..

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds and frequently lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds and frequently pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is always moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, runn, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions.

This position works: afternoons/evenings and some weekends

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org

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Are you at least 19 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid state-issued drivers license?

• Yes, I have a valid state-issued drivers license.
• No, I do not currently have a valid state-issued drivers license.

03

Are you available to work at least 2 days a week Monday-Thursday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work from 2:00-7:00 pm on Fridays?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work occasional weekends?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org