Leaders-in-Training Coordinator

Looking for a management role this winter?  Join us this year in our brand new Leaders-in-Training Coordinator role.

The Summer Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Coordinator Position will lead and manage the Recreation Department’s LIT program for Grades 8 and above. This role oversees recruitment, selection, placement, supervision, and evaluation of LITs, and supports the development of leadership, accountability, and positive engagement in summer programs.

Leaders-In-Training Coordinator  

Dates of Employment: June - August 

Qualifications:

Experience working with middle school-age youth. 

Experience in a supervisory position or previous employment in a youth program.

Ability to create a curriculum for the Leaders-In-Training program. 

Ability to transport themselves to the Burlington Parks and Recreation Programs throughout the day.

Must possess great judgement and problem-solving skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit, select, and place LITs


• Supervise, direct, and evaluate LITs


• Maintain records, including accident reports, evaluation worksheets, volunteer hours, and LITs schedules.


• Support the LITs to help the development of leadership, accountability, and positive engagement in summer programs.


• Answer directly to the Assistant Program Coordinator  and Summer Program Administrator.


• Give program feedback to superiors and implement programmatic changes as requested


• Other duties as requested