2026 Youth Corps Team Leader

Boulder CountyParks and Open SpaceDepartment is seeking to hire 15 Youth Corps Team Leaders.Team Leader is a temporary, supervisory level classification with the Boulder County Youth Corps summer program. Team Leaders supervise a team of up to 10 adolescents aged 14-17 at a variety of work sites for eight weeks and mentor the development of personal accomplishment, teamwork, and service to the community through outdoor stewardship and conservation projects.

These are hourly, non-benefitedpositions. The Youth Corps season will be June 1st through August 2026. This position will work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm during training, andtypicallyMonday - Thursday 7:30am - 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am - 11am during the season. These positionswill work out of Boulder or Longmont,Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, these positions are non-exempt(eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $24.57Hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: After March 23rd, held weekly until filled
• First Round Interviews: After March 26th, held weekly until filled
• Second Round Interviews: After April 6th, held weekly until filled
• Reference Check: After April 6th, held weekly until filled

1. The Team Leader is responsible for the transportation and management of the team, which includes the following duties: administration, project management, supervision and discipline; and evaluation of Corps members and the Assistant Team Leader; carries out other related duties as assigned by Youth Corps staff
2. Explains, encourages, and monitors the site-specific work expectations of the Corps members under their supervision on a daily basis
3. Teaches and trains Corps members in the skills necessary for them to successfully accomplish the site-specific work plans
4. Works cooperatively with sponsoring agency personnel to develop and monitor site-specific work plans carried out by the Corps members under their supervision
5. Encourages, trains, and monitors for safety on the work site and is trained to respond with CPR/First Aid in the event of an accident or emergency
6. Keeps accurate records on each Corps member, which include documentation of hours worked, incident reports, progress reports and evaluations, and logs of all observations and disciplinary actions
7. Maintains the useful working condition and an accurate inventory of all tools used by the team
8. Facilitates all team meetings: teaches or leads group activities designed to encourage the development of teamwork, conflict resolution, communication, goal setting, decision making, community service, and environmental education
9. Works in cooperation with Youth Corps staff to integrate job skills, life skills, and service to the community with the site-specific project work
10. Performs related work, as required
11. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• A high school diploma or equivalent

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• A job offer is contingent on driver approval by Risk Management
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please clickhere.

BACKGROUND CHECK& FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old as of first day of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A combination of at least2(two) yearsof college coursework and/or field experience
• 1 (one) full summerof experience supervising or teaching a comparable size group of middle and/or high school aged youth
• Parks, open space, trails, or landscaping experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of adolescent behavior and group dynamics
• Skill in group facilitation and developing rapport with adolescents
• Ability to lead a team and supervise adolescents in achieving site-specific job objectives
• Strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and inclusion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently lifts up to 30 lbs. and carries up to 50 feet
• Occasionally lifts up to 30 lbs. from floor to knuckle
• Frequently lifts up to 20 lbs. from shoulder to overhead
• Occasionally pushes and pulls items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Occasionally performs bi-lateral lift of 30 lbs. and carries up to 50 ft.
• Frequently lifts up to 35 lbs. from waist level and lowers to floor
• Frequently bends at waist, squats, kneels, shovels, and rakes
• Occasionally climbs ladder; must be able to stand and balance on ladder
• Occasionally walks over uneven terrain
• Performs physically demanding manual labor in a variety of weather conditions

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employeeson the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.