What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Youth Development Manager position at FIRST LIGHT RESORTS LLC?

Job Details

Job Location

Evergreen Lodge - Yosemite National Park, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

2 Year Degree

Salary Range

22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Job Category

Hospitality - Hotel

Description

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.

Qualifications

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

Salary : $22 - $24

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