Location: Magnuson Spokane

Department: District Workforce Development

Salary Range: $22.56 - $30.29

Open continuous. 

Starting salary for this position is: $30.29 (Hourly)

Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.

About Us 

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.

Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.

About the Youth Camp Coordinator - Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 (Non-permanent classified paid hourly)

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Workforce Training & Continuing Education Program Manager, the Youth Camp Coordinator will plan and lead camp activities with support from Youth Camp Counselors.             

This is a non-permanent classified paid hourly position. Not to exceed 18 months.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead four one-week youth camp sessions for 6^th to 12^th grade students. *
• Direct planned activities. Collaborate with instructors to set up and lead activities. *
• Coordinate with industry contacts to finalize details for company tours. Arrange transportation with van pool. *
• Communicate with students and parents regarding company tours and camp logistics. *
• Responsible for campers' safety. *
• Direct and Assign duties to support staff. *
• Ensure experiences are interactive, educational, and that students are engaged in completing the assignments. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Plans & Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent at the time of employment.
• Previous experience planning and leading youth activities.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible enough to make accommodations for unforeseen events.
• Have excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to provide good customer service to campers and parents/guardians.
• Positive and engaging with youth.
• The ability to enforce safety rules.
• First aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain through Spokane Colleges by the start of camp).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in teaching, early childhood education, or a related field.
• Experience working with large groups of youth.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is equally performed in an indoor office environment and outdoor uncontrolled elements.
• Work is active.
• Work requires long periods of standing and walking.
• Move up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Team lifts are encouraged and to be used at the employee’s discretion.
• Occasional to frequent change in position from sitting, standing, and walking.
• Work directly with students/clients.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Non-permanent classified paid hourly position. Not to exceed 18 months.
• Work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• Criminal background check is required.
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Membership is optional.
• First aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain through Spokane Colleges by the start of camp).

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.  

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Benefits Information

Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; WA State Retirement Plan; vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of one (1) day per month, upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.) This position is designated a bargaining unit position and union membership is not a condition of employment. Leave accruals and usage are governed by the WFSE collective bargaining agreement.

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information

Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.

• Resume.
  
• References – the names & email addresses of three professional references.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu. 

Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Frederick Davis, MA
Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040 / ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu.