What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Youth Development Manager position at First Light Resorts Llc?
The Assistant Youth Development Manager (AYDM) works closely with our interns, operational managers, the staff community and reports directly to the Youth Development Program Director. The AYDM will help interns develop job skills, work toward personal goals, and prepare for their next steps beyond program completion. The AYDM plays a role in promoting healthy habits, general cleanliness, and practical life skills in our employee housing. Additionally, the AYDM will coordinate fun and engaging on-site activities for all staff as well as leading outdoor adventures (hikes, backpacking trips, white-water rafting, etc.)
The AYDM role offers tremendous responsibility and variety while providing great opportunities to develop deep relationships and significantly impact young people. The AYDM is part job coach, part mentor, part social service provider, part case manager, part recreation guide, and part coordinator. The AYDM supports youth in both work and non-work situations and operates in a highly independent setting. Given the positions varied responsibilities, the AYDM must be a talented and mature individual to be successful in this challenging, yet incredibly rewarding role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Help interns succeed in their jobs and develop strong skills
- Learn basics of each of the 6 operational departments and key training points for each
- Help interns with guest relations and communication
- Work with operational managers to establish training, performance, and evaluation standards
- Work side-by-side with the interns where appropriate
- Teach associates working with interns how best guide interns, and thank them for their investment
Support healthy overall community and successful community living for interns
- Mentor youth to recognize and value a healthy community
- Support & coach interns in dealing with issues in the community
- Organize periodic activities for all staff (ex. movie night, game night, field trips)
- Encourage and support opportunities for staff interaction with intern program
- Onsite in evenings to promote good decision-making and address issues that may arise
- Perform routine housing inspections
Create group and individual recreation programs to enrich youths experience outside of work
- Lead weekly hikes and help create and achieve fitness goals
- Lead other exciting outdoor activities such as swimming, bicycling, etc.
- Coordinate and possibly lead special outdoor trips as determined (e.g., backpacking, rafting)
Deliver a variety of tailored social services coordinated with Youth Development Manager
- Intentional integrated case management for individual interns
- Support interns in developing a resume, searching for jobs, applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, etc. to prepare them for their next step after the program
- Develop tools & trainings to support job preparedness and other key life skills
- Lead weekly intern group meeting to work on life skills
- Help interns in achieving their personal goals (as determined)
- Take interns on miscellaneous excursions to town
- Help interns monitor bank accounts and savings while encouraging smart savings habits
Other - Assist with intern recruiting
- Monitor and maintain intern program social media content
- Follow up with previous interns and providing support as needed
- Track various program parameters and gather intern feedback/assessments
- Support interns and managers in addressing crisis situations
- Bring a consistently energetic, service-oriented mentality with staff, managers & guests
- Assisting operations as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: BA or BS; social service related degree preferred
At least 2 years experience working with low income youth/young adults and other challenging backgrounds. Experienced in working with a diverse community.
Ideal social service experience includes
- Significant work with youth/young adults
- Counseling / case management
- Program design / development / implementation
- Outdoor or other experiential learning
- Business development
Passion for outdoor recreation and interest in living in a remote mountain environment
Hospitality operations experience a plus
Key personality traits - Loves working with young people
- Self-motivated (takes initiative) and independent
- Outdoorsy
- Dynamic, fun and creative
- Mature, personable leader with a relaxed nature
- Execution & service oriented; enjoys hands-on implementation
- Flexible with a whatever it takes attitude
Strong boundary-setting capability (and relevant experience)
Crisis management experience
DETAILS
- Full time position available immediately
- Position can be year-round or seasonal
- Room and board available for fixed weekly cost Onsite
- Hours variable, including nights and weekends as well as situational/crisis availability; a regular schedule with specific days off will be established
- Healthcare benefits available after 90 days
- 401K eligible with company match after 1 year
