Seasonal Conservation Jobs Corps - Site Coach

Seasonal Contractual

Twelve (12) Vacancies - Full-Time

Contract Period: May 2017 - August 2017

ASSATEAGUE STATE PARK in Berlin, Maryland (WORCESTER COUNTY)

GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK in Chase, Maryland (BALTIMORE COUNTY)

GWYNNS FALLS PARK in Baltimore, Maryland (BALTIMORE CITY)

LAKE CLIFTON PARK in Baltimore, Maryland (BALTIMORE CITY)

MERKLE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY in Upper Marlboro, Maryland (PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY)

PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK in Catonsville and Marriottsville, Maryland (BALTIMORE & HOWARD COUNTIES)

SENECA CREEK STATE PARK in Gaithersburg, Maryland (MONTGOMERY COUNTY)

SUSQUEHANNA STATE PARK in Havre de Grace, Maryland (HARFORD COUNTY)

The Maryland Conservation Jobs Corps (CJC) is a five-week summer employment program for disadvantaged youth ages 14 – 17 operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service.  CJC uses outdoor experiential activities and the power of nature to enrich the lives of youth and prepare them for future success in the workforce.  The Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for multiple seasonal contractual positions for CJC Site Coach for the CJC Program.  You must indicate on the Supplemental Questionnaire the specific location(s) of interest for this recruitment.

The CJC Site Coach is responsible for supervising all CJC Crew Chiefs at a particular park or area of the park.  CJC Crew Chiefs are directly responsible for supervising crews of approximately six (6) youth per crew.  The CJC Site Coach is responsible for carrying out the missions and goals of the program at the field level, articulating and interpreting the program vision for youth development and conservation service to the staff, to youth, and to other program partners.  The CJC Site Coach provides leadership, direction and motivation for the staff as they relate to CJC Corps Members and reinforces training strategies for CJC Crew Chiefs to employ in their youth development.  The CJC Site Coach provides daily reports to the Program Director regarding attendance, operational personnel and disciplinary issues, while coordinating with Maryland Park Service Staff for project completion and general timelines.

The CJC Site Coach shall provide direction and guidance to CJC Crew Chiefs and ensure that CJC Crew Chiefs, utilize strategies provided in training to maintain a safe and educational work environment for youth, including but not limited to the following:

●                 Proper professional work ethic and behavior.

●                 Ensure that projects are properly, professionally and completely executed to the

              satisfaction of site managers.

●                 Manage the data selected with work projects assignments as required by the CJC

              Program Director.

●                 Conduct regular crew-based Corps Member training and instructional presentations in

              critical areas related to safety and professional job performance including the following:

              *  First-Aid and workplace safety

              *  Environmental issues and conservation 

              *  Community relations   

              *  Work ethic  

              *  Communications  

              *  Site-specific work project, goals and activities 

Education:     High School diploma, or equivalent.

Experience: Prior work experience with CJC and experience with youth.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

Education or experience in the field of park operations, recreation, education, business, administration, forestry, social sciences, or a natural resources related field is preferred.

Previous work experience with at-risk youth is preferred.

Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, be 21 years of age (requirement for driving rental vans used during the program), and a good driving record.

Possession of current certification in CPR for adult/child and First-Aid is required.

Applicants must attend a mandatory CJC Site Coaches training on Saturday – June 3, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

Applicants must attend a mandatory training the week of Monday, June 19th to Friday, June 23th to be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (additional hours may be required, and training dates are subject to change).