Youth Instructor

POSITION TITLE: Youth Instructor (Hourly) REQUISITION #: req8338 DEPARTMENT: Recreation LOCATION: MARTINEZ FARM OFFICE BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt HOURLY RATE: $15.50 - 15.50 per hour (based on relevant experience) SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/31/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position) While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role. SUMMARY: Youth instructors are responsible for supervision of children and the planning, preparation and instruction of youth classes, camps and/or programs for children ages 3-12 years. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervision of children • Plans and instructs daily/weekly age-appropriate activities for children to include but not limited to indoor/outdoor games, crafts, and educational activities revolving around farm animals and farm life. • Prepares for classes/camps activities as well as the clean-up following activities • Responsible for the maintenance of classroom/camp space • Greet children and parents in a friendly manner • Responsible for checking children in and out of classes/camps • Knowledge of children whereabouts always • Responsible for class/camp inventory and supply requests • Must treat children with respect in all areas including discipline • Attend meetings as needed • Represent the City in a positive, professional, and healthy manner. • Supervising children milking a cow, and grooming and leading a pony SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. City Competencies • Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. • Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends. • A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations. • A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must have experience working with children. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: • Frequently works independently without direct supervision. • Farm experience is helpful, must be willing to learn about farm animals. • Must enjoy working with children, must be patient and flexible to meet the demands children require. • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, participants and the public. • Communicates effectively in both oral and written form with external and internal customers. • Communicates effectively in both oral and written form with parents, participants, and outside agencies. • Ability to show sensitivity in dealing with all age groups, persons with disabilities, and a diverse population. • Basic computer knowledge • Ability to understand and apply department procedures and policies. • Ability to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must be willing to work with children in an animal environment. Minimum age 15. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, staff and the general public. Must be able to effectively give directions to children between the ages of 3-12. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: • Must past background check • CPR and First Aid Certification preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk; sit; crawl, kneel, jump, run stoop, crouch, reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs., lead children in extended periods of exercise and movement, must be able to control children in both an indoor and outdoor environment. Must be able to work in various weather conditions including extreme heat, ability to participate in games with children, may need to drive a tractor drawn hayride, and be able to groom a pony. MENTAL DEMANDS: Ability to be effective in an environment of noisy, happy children; must be able to define acceptable behavior and maintain order of the participants WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is outside at least 50% of the time. Allergy conditions exist everywhere (farm animals, hay, grass, trees, etc.) The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance. Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use: Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy. Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation. POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position) Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.