Program Aide-Youth Programs at Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District – Littleton, Colorado

Now Hiring: Program Aide-Youth Programs

Make a difference, have fun, and gain valuable experience with flexible work schedules and strong benefits!

Dates: August 2025 to May 2026, with potential for advancement and year-round employment

Pay: $18.03/hour

Schedule and hours: vary, see program hours below

Why You Should Join Our Team

· Flexible schedule, weekdays only – Work 8 to 15 hours a week, Monday-Friday. No weekends!

· Training & Development – Gain leadership, safety, and customer service.

· Make an Impact – Mentor and inspire youth through social and emotional development, group games, and art activities. Plus more! Our program is the best because of the amazing staff we have!

· Work-Life Balance – Enjoy holidays off and the ability to adjust your schedule to suit your needs.

Part-time Employee Benefits:

· Free drop-in access to outdoor pools (when in season) and an indoor fitness center for employee and all immediate family members

· 20% discount on recreation program registration and facility rental fees

· Retirement Savings: Part-time employees contribute 6.2%, matched by the District.

About Us:

Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District is a small, yet diverse Special District in Littleton providing the Ken-Caryl Ranch community with a variety of recreational opportunities. We strive to strengthen community connections through exceptional park, recreation, and educational experiences.

Before & After School Recreation Program Overview:

In our B&A Recreation Programs, elementary school students enjoy drama, science, art, cooking, yoga, hiking, field trips and more! Our program is far from a day care – we provide enriching recreational opportunities both indoors and out all year long.

Programs are held out of 3 different locations: Ranch House (7676 S. Continental Divide Rd), Dakota Lodge (14422 W Ken Caryl Ave), and Community Center (1 Club Drive). Program Aides may work at any of the 3 locations depending on program needs and availability.

Program Hours:

2:15-6:00pm (Ranch House)

6:30-9:00am and 3:15-6:00pm (Dakota Lodge and Community Center)

8:00am-5:00pm (Ranch House on no school days and holiday breaks)

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Youth Programs Supervisor and Coordinators , the Program Aide assists in leading the school-age Before and After Care (B&A) program as well as our school-age Holiday Break Camps. The Program Aide leads and implements enriching activities for groups of K-6th grade students in collaboration with the B&A Instructor.

Position Responsibilities:

A. Assists in implementing fun, engaging, and hands-on group activities in collaboration with the B&A instructors for Kindergarten to 6th grade students in both indoor and outdoor settings.

B. Maintains a safe environment for program participants and ensures that proper safety precautions are being followed during program, field trips, and all excursions.

C. Communicates effectively, professionally, and regularly with the supervisor, teammates, and families through verbal and written communication.

D. Assists in cultivating an inviting and nurturing environment for every child.

E. Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other applicable activities and meets all deadlines; keeps up to date with all required certifications.

F. Follows the District’s philosophy of behavior management which includes positive reinforcement and redirection.

G. Maintains an exceptionally clean and organized program room.

H. Consistently promotes a positive, professional image of the District and provides excellent customer service at all times.

*This list is illustrative and not intended to be all-inclusive

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• No professional experience required.
• Preferred to have experience working with children.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to learn and interested in gaining knowledge, understanding, and application of positive classroom management techniques.
• Be organized, punctual, flexible, and demonstrate compassion and patience.
• Flexible and positive in an intense and dynamic work environment; utilizes creative problem solving within an intense, dynamic, and sometimes challenging environment; ability to make quick, rational decisions in situations affecting the safety and wellbeing of program participants and possess the ability to carry out such decisions.
• Effective and clear written and oral communicator with a variety of audiences including staff, parents, and supervisors.
• Ability to work a schedule that includes mainly Monday-Friday.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job.
• Understands the general philosophy of public recreation agencies and adheres to the organization’s mission.
• Ability to occasionally support other recreation programming including special events.

Special Requirements:

• Possess, or ability to obtain, valid First Aid and CPR certifications upon hire as well as all applicable licensing requirements and certifications.
• Pass necessary background checks.

Work and Physical Requirements:

This position requires work in a variety of locations and conditions, including the outdoors, classrooms, gymnasiums, offices, and various venues around the Denver metro area. Some of the work is outside and requires physical labor.

FIELD ENVIRONMENT:

Working Environment

1. Moderate physical activity will be required frequently.
2. Work will be required indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
3. Work may be required under hazardous and adverse conditions, including, but not limited to, slippery and uneven surfaces and proximity to moving mechanical equipment.
4. Use of sensory activities, such as talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling (identifying objects by touch), depth perception and color vision will be required frequently.
5. Work will involve periods of high physical, mental and/or emotional stress.

Physical Requirements

1. Have ability to lift items in excess of 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently.
2. Have ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, bend, lift, squat, push, pull, crawl, jump, slide, climb, pinch, grip, reach overhead, reach away from body, and perform repetitive motions.