2026 Youth Corps Assistant Team Leader

Salary: $20.89 - $22.74 Hourly Location : Boulder County, CO Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 6678(ZZ2) Department: Parks and Open Space Division: Youth Corps Opening Date: 03/12/2026 Closing Date: 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Description Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire 11 Youth Corps Assistant Team Leader. Assistant Team Leader is a temporary, seasonal position with the Boulder County Youth Corps summer program. Assistant Team Leaders assist in supervising a team of up to 10 adolescents aged 14-17 at a variety of work sites for eight weeks and mentor the development of personal accomplishment, teamwork, and community service with their team members. This is a hourly, non-benefited position. The Youth Corps season will be June 1st through August 2026. This position will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm during training, and typicallyMonday - Thursday 7:30am - 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am - 11am during the season. This position will work out of Boulder or Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime). Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. Hiring Salary Range: $20.89 Hourly Second year Assistant TL $21.50 hourly Third year Assistant TL $22.12 hourly Fourth year Assistant TL $22.74 hourly Tentative Hiring Timeline: Phone Screening: After March 23rd, held weekly until filled First Round Interviews: After March 26th, held weekly until filled Reference Check: After April 1st, held weekly until filled Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit for more information. Examples of DutiesAssists 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 QualificationsPLEASE 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. Along with offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers hourly employees the following benefits: peace of mind for the future with PERA pension, PERA 401k, and Social Security retirement plans; ways to get around town with discounts on the RTD Eco Pass; paid medical leave; the opportunity to take charge of your well-being through a nationally-recognized wellness program. 01 Do you, or will you have, a high school diploma (or equivalent) by June 15, 2026 (required)? Yes No 02 Are you, or will you be, at least 18 years of age by June 15, 2026 (required)? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record (required)? Yes No 04 Do you have at least one (1) full summer of experience in parks, open space, trails, or landscaping? Yes No 05 Do you have previous experience, either paid or voluntary, working with youth (preferred, not required)? Yes No 06 If you have previous experience with youth, please describe below if it is not already noted in your application: 07 Have you included two (2) written letters of recommendation or three (3) references with current contact information (including email) per instructions in the job posting? Please note that if you have worked for the Youth Corps before you only need to submit one (1) written letter of recommendation or two (2) references from people not affiliated with the Youth Corps. Please note that we do not accept references from family members unless they have served as your employer. If you are applying for the same position as you held last summer, you do not need to submit either and you should click on Not Applicable (N/A) below. Yes No N/A 08 Do you have a valid driver's license and good driving record? (Your motor vehicle report will be reviewed as described in the job posting.) Yes No 09 Are you willing and able to perform physically demanding, manual labor in a variety of weather conditions? Yes No 10 In what way do you see that racial equity is relevant work for Boulder County as an organization? 11 In what way do you see that racial equity is relevant work for Boulder County as an organization? Required Question

Created: 2026-04-01