YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's lives and having a positive impact.
We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children’s lives –
to help them heal and recover!Company:
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch
Industry:
Mental Health Care
Level:
Full Time
Location:
Billings Campus - Billings, MT 59106
Compensation:
$20.38 - $22.94 Hourly
OVERVIEW
Position Summary
This position aims to increase employee wellness, recreational knowledge, and participation to improve overall health and wellness, including stimulating physical and emotional growth and enhancing employee satisfaction and retention through the benefits of teamwork, positive socialization, good sportsmanship, and healthy relationships. May include working with youth to enhance overall wellness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise
Supervise daily recreational activities and participate with staff & youth whenever possible. Supervise outdoor activities/trips such as camping, hiking, biking, and canoeing. Supervise and coach intramural activities and team sports. Supervise on and off campus groups that utilize the Recreation Center.
Assist
Will assist in any maintenance needs of the building. Assist in maintaining surrounding areas associated with this department: softball, soccer fields, sand volleyball and playground area, along with barn/horse areas also possible. Assist in maintaining outdoor equipment and bikes. Assist with the planning and implementation of outdoor programming, special events and rental opportunities.
Performance
Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization, both individually and as a team member. Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor. Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.
Support
Engage staff in a variety of activities to enhance employee wellness, retention, and a positive work environment. Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the persons served. Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization. Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it. Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
Compliance
Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.
Goals
Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals, and outcomes. Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions.
REQUIREMENTS
Values
Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator. Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values. Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner. Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.
Qualifications
21 years old or older. Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana. Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or Physical Education or related field. Minimum 5 (five) years’ experience in recreation, including outdoor activities, traditional sports and water activities.
Skills
Perform light maintenance and occasional cleaning of recreation facilities. Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking. Ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually. The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.
Certification
Must obtain lifeguard certification within first 3 months and maintain certification. Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.
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Physical Requirements
Perform tasks requiring physical strengths and/or stamina to include: Hiking, camping, hiking, biking, and canoeing and other outdoor activities. Lifeguard duties to effectively rescue victims, administer first aid, and CPR. Perform light maintenance and occasional cleaning of recreation facilities.
ABOUT US
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, a nonprofit organization, is trusted locally and nationally as a leader in the field of mental health care for children and their families.
Each day, YBGR’s employees work with close to 1200 youth throughout Montana who struggle with controlling emotions and behaviors. YBGR has impacted more than 10,000 youth and their families since 1957 through Residential Services in Billings, Community Based Services throughout Montana, and the Yellowstone Academy in Billings.
The principles encompassed by Yellowstone’s Mission Statement and Values lie at the heart of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch.
These principles relate to and help maintain the moral integrity of our work. Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch directs all its activities, programs, its hiring practices, and develops its goals around these principles.
For more information:
www.ybgr.org
