Youth coach for the municipality of Boden! Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Youth leaders
Work model On location
Application due date 16 October 2025
Are you the one? At the municipality of Boden, you will be part of the development of society and work on solutions for a sustainable future. You will be supported, trusted and given the opportunity to grow - together with committed colleagues.
We believe in daring to try new things and offer secure conditions and meaningful work, both in your professional role and as a person.
Read more about what we offer at www.boden.se/jobbaiboden
Do you want to help shape a safe, meaningful and inclusive leisure time for young people in Boden? We are looking for a Youth Coach for the meeting place Hörnet in central Boden and you will work in a youth activity in a municipality where faith in the future and collaboration are at the center.
The Culture, Leisure and Youth Department is also responsible for libraries, sports facilities, museums, bathhouses and the Fritidsbank. The department is divided into 4 areas; Staff, Leisure and Youth, Culture Unit and Nordpoolen.
DUTIES AND TASKS
Your duties will include the following:
- Creating conditions for young people
- Creating inclusive activities that promote community, creativity, culture and health
- Meeting and supporting young people in their personal development and social context
- Collaborate with young people to design activities based on their needs and interests
- The work also includes cleaning, shopping and café activities.
- Participate in the municipality's youth work and development projects and collaborate with schools, social services, police, associations and other actors around young people's leisure and well-being.
Evening and weekend work may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for you who have:
- Leisure leader/coach training, or other training combined with experience that the employer considers equivalent.
- You have experience of working with children and young people or other target groups in leisure activities, associations, etc.
- You are good at expressing yourself in both speech and writing, both Swedish and English.
- You have basic computer skills
You are a confident and positive role model who can easily build good relationships, especially with children and young people. You have the ability to engage and involve young people in the activities and thus give them the opportunity to influence. You are curious, open to change and have a good eye for identifying needs, wishes and trends, both in the local area and in a larger, global perspective. In addition, you have an interest and ability to continuously evaluate and reflect on both your own and your colleagues' work in relation to the mission of the organization.
We attach great importance to your personal competencies.
The position requires an extract from the police's criminal record in accordance with the Swedish Act (2013:852) on register checks of persons working with children.
Does this apply to you? You are very welcome to send in your application!
OTHER INFORMATION
Boden is a modern small town in the heart of the green transition. Here we are building the society of the future with sustainable solutions for housing, business and everyday life. The municipality plays an important role in the region's development, with proximity to both city, nature and two river valleys. What we call proximity life.
As an employee with us, you become part of a growing community. We offer an environment where you can grow in your role, where ideas are encouraged and where you make a difference, both for the people here and for the future.
When you apply for a job with us:
- Use our e-recruitment system for a safe and fair process
- You will be covered by a collective agreement and have access to a wellness allowance and a wellness hour
- If you have any questions, please contact the person listed in the ad
- We actively promote diversity and gender and age balance
- We have smoke-free working hours
- Our health portal offers activities and inspiration for a sustainable working life
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