Riverside Communities Activities Coordinator

The Tuolumne River Trust has an immediate opening for a full-time temporary position (Riverside Communities Activities Coordinator) available on or after October 1, 2011 and ending on or before October 1, 2013. Possibility of reappointment and/or becoming permanent based on budget, organizational needs, and job performance.
Currently, we are expanding our Central Valley Nature and Neighborhood Program, a communitybased approach that proposes to increase access and civic engagement opportunities to underserved groups through a combination of family-oriented outdoor programming and community capacity for resident-led neighborhood improvements for riverside communities in Stanislaus County. This full-time position requires the organization and management of culturally relevant recreational activities that support connecting children at Orville Wright Elementary to both outdoor recreational
activities and organized team sports, such as but not limited to the existing Airport Neighborhood Youth Soccer League.
This is an ideal position for someone who is passionate about improving youth recreation opportunities, fostering mental health through physical activities and outdoor recreation, supporting community/volunteer led sports, protecting rivers and the environment and is interested in helping the Trust bring positive grass roots change to the Airport Neighborhood community.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Organize and lead recreational program that supports the needs of the Tuolumne River Trust and Orville Wright Elementary at the Airport Neighborhood Community Center
• Design, coordinate, supervise, and monitor in/after-school, and weekend recreational and cultural programs and activities for project students
• Support and facilitate other river-related activities such as nature hikes, Tuolumne River Youth Adventure Club, Airport Neighborhood Family Summer Camp, and possibly canoe trips
• Coordinate lunch time; recess activities at Orville Wright in collaboration with Orville Wright Principal or designee;
• Lead the development and use of positive interpersonal skills and all activities via the Peace Builder program;
• Attend required meetings and trainings;
• Maintain a safe and peaceful experience in all activities;
• Effectively communicate and maintain cooperative relationships;
• Manage and maintain program equipment and supplies
• Manage publicity, reservations, paperwork and revenue associated with program
• Cultivate and manage community volunteer support for activities
• Develop relationships with key local community groups and media contacts
• Link youth to appropriate resources at the school and in the community such as youth violence prevention programs, counseling and mental health services
• Link families to literacy, nutrition, and health education programs; parenting skills classes; adult education, GED, and ESL classes; and employment counseling, training, and placement services
• Coordinate activities with various school programs and Tuolumne River Trust staff
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement: AA required; BA/BS college degree desirable and two years successful experience working with youth in a social, educational or organizational
environment
• Knowledge of the concepts of culture and ability to experience sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Leadership coaching or teaching is desirable
• Applicants must have previous experience working with elementary school age children and families (K-6) and a good knowledge of existing sports and leisure activities
• Knowledge of community resources including academic support and recreational programs and parent education and training programs
• Ability to adapt to a changing schedule; weekend availability a must
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimum supervision
• Valid CA driver’s license
• Current CPR, or ability to obtain it is a plus (certification and recertification available)
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
• Canoe skills a plus
Additional Details
The Riverside Communities Activities Coordinator position will be based out of the Trust’s Modesto satellite office located in the City of Modesto’s Airport Neighborhood. This person will coordinate in-school and afterschool outdoor recreational activities/sports. Throughout the activities, the emphasis will be on the spirit of being a team player, positive interpersonal actions via Peace Builders, and sportsmanship. The Coordinator will likely also train other
parent/community members who would be coaching children or even parents who are
watching their children play in appropriate positive manners.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse staff. The position will be open until filled.
To apply: Please send your professional resume and a one page writing sample of how you’ve been given back to your community through community service or your passion for improving riverside communities to Chris Daniels at chris@tuolumne.org
About the Tuolumne River Trust Founded in 1981, the Tuolumne River Trust’s mission is to promote the stewardship of the Tuolumne River and its tributaries to ensure a healthy watershed. With offices in San Francisco, Modesto and Sonora, the Trust is
the only organization working throughout the watershed, linking Sierra and Valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural communities and the Bay Area.
The Trust was founded to protect the upper Tuolumne River from a series of dams, which we accomplished in 1984 with “Wild and Scenic” status designation for 83 miles of the upper Tuolumne River.
In 2005, we led a community effort to develop a plan for the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway, a shared vision for a mosaic of park and habitat projects along the 52 miles of the lower Tuolumne River from La Grange to the San Joaquin River and including the Tuolumne River Regional Park in Modesto. Over the past year, we have
focused our efforts on advancing the vision for the Parkway and engaging riverside communities in this effort by directly organizing in the Airport Neighborhood of Modesto. Through this work, we have successfully built a strong constituency for improved stewardship of Legion Park and increased use of the park in general.
For more information, visit www.tuolumne.org.