2026 Youth Corps Assistant Team Leader
Boulder
Friday, 13 March 2026
Assists the Team Leader with the management of the team, which includes the following duties: administration, project management, supervision and discipline, and evaluation of Corps members. Carries out other related duties as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Youth Corps staff. Helps to explain, encourage, and monitor the site-specific work expectations of the Corps members under their supervision on a daily basis. Assists with teaching and training Corps members in the skills necessary for them to successfully accomplish the site-specific work plans. Helps the Team Leader work cooperatively with sponsoring agency personnel to develop and monitor site-specific work plans carried out by the Corps members under their supervision. Assists with encouraging, training, and monitoring for safety on the work site and is trained to respond with CPR/ First Aid in the event of an accident or emergency. Helps keep 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. Assists with maintaining the useful working condition and an accurate inventory of all tools used by the team; transports the tools if needed. Helps facilitate all team meetings: assists with teaching or leading group activities designed to encourage the development of teamwork, conflict resolution, communication, goal setting, decision making, community service, and environmental education. Works with the Team Leader in cooperation with Youth Corps staff to integrate job skills, life skills, and service to the community with the site-specific project work. Performs related work, as required. May be reassigned during emergency situations
Required Qualifications
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 In this position, we are looking for a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Additional related education may count towards required experience. DRIVER'S LICENSE:Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here. Motor vehicle background check require. A job offer is contingent on driver approval by Risk Management. BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:18 - 21 years old as of first day for corps members.
Supplemental Information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in the Youth Corps and/or experience working with youth. One summer of experience in parks, open space, trails, or landscaping. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Ability to supervise team of youth in the absence of Team Leader. Strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and inclusion. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: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. From "Dictionary of Occupational Titles," U.S. Department of Labor: Occasionally means activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time; frequently means activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; and, constantly means activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time. - - Alongside the Team Leader positions available, we also have available two Rover and one Experiential Education Rover positions. Please note that both have additional application requirements. Rover: We will hire two people to serve as roving Team Leaders (Rovers), who will fill in for sick or absent Leaders as needed. The Rovers will start May 20 and finish August 9 to assist the Field Coordinator in preparing for and wrapping up after the season. The Rovers should have familiarity with the use and maintenance of hand tools. Check the box in the supplemental questions if you are interested in this position and if you are available for an extended season as described. Experiential Education Coordinator: We will hire one person to serve as an Experiential Education (EE) Coordinator, who will primarily deliver some of the EE lessons and coordinate the season's EE offerings, but who will also fill in for sick or absent Leaders as needed. The EE Rover will start May 6 and finish August 23 to prepare the EE program and assist the Field Coordinator in wrapping up after the season. Check the box in the supplemental questions if you are interested in this position and if you are available for an extended season as described. If interviewed, we will ask you to submit a one-page EE lesson plan you’d like to teach this summer. 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 employees on 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.