Leisure Leader for the Youth Department in Region Gotland

In Region Gotland, you can develop and grow, both as an individual and together with others. When you work with us, you contribute to making Gotland an even better place for people in all walks of life. We make each other better.

Youth Centers

The Youth Department in Gotland provides meeting places for young people and young adults in a drug-free, non-political environment for youth regardless of gender, identity, functional variation, or other ethnic backgrounds.

We in the Youth Department also work with young people in schools and in other public environments where they are present.

The Youth Department aims to promote a positive lifestyle through thoughtful and prepared work in meeting with young people. Our main goal is to give every young person a chance to feel good.

The Youth Department is now looking for new leisure leaders for Southern Gotland, Roma, and Visby.

In Southern Gotland, there are youth centers in Klintehamn and Hemse. Work is allocated to both establishments. The Roma youth center is located in the center of the community next to the library. In Visby, we are looking for leisure leaders for Puma Youth Center and Fenix Youth Center. All establishments target youth aged 13-19, except for Fenix, which serves ages 13-25.

Your Responsibilities

As a leisure leader, you work outwardly and create contacts. In your professional role, you work with thoughtful methods and in activities that are planned with a focus on young people's leisure to strengthen the individual through participation and to support them in using their own resources. This is based on Region Gotland's goal management.

We are looking for leisure leaders who will work in a coaching and supportive manner with young people. You should strengthen the functioning and good aspects of each young person while also addressing various difficulties that the youth may carry with them.

As a leisure leader, your work involves creating conditions for young people and young adults to engage, participate in activities, and feel safe. The work as a leisure leader is varied and constantly evolving. We focus on trends and the needs of society and youth.

Your job is to offer an attractive and active leisure time with opportunities for young people. This also means that you will work goal-oriented to plan, implement, and evaluate the activities and their events. We meet young people in their leisure time in everyday life.

The working hours are varied, including both day and evening work. Leisure leaders work three evenings a week. Approximate working hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are 12:00-21:30. Fridays from 14:30-24:00. The times may vary slightly. You will work evenings three Fridays a month, and on the fourth, you will work during the day. Weekend work may also occur.

Who Are You?

You who are applying have at least a 2-year post-secondary leisure leader education, social pedagogical education, or another post-secondary education deemed equivalent. A B driver's license for a manual car is a requirement. Degree certificate and driver's license must be presented at the interview.

Note! If you are currently studying with an expected graduation in the summer of 2026, you are encouraged to apply for this position. We are willing to be flexible with the start date and/or working hours for the right person!

In our operations, we use digital tools, so we consider it a requirement that you have the skills to handle computers with the most common software and also have the ability to learn new things.

It is an advantage if you have practical experience in open youth activities, outreach work, or association activities with youth aged 13 to 25 years, in addition to your education.

We would like you to be interested in human rights issues and speak several languages. It is also an advantage if you have worked with or have knowledge of the European Charter for Local Open Leisure and Youth Activities.

Before a hiring decision is made, a background check will be performed through an extract from the criminal record.

About the Education and Labor Administration

As part of Region Gotland, we in the Education and Labor Administration contribute to the learning and development of children, youth, and adults. We are responsible for, among other things, preschools, primary schools, leisure centers, adapted primary and secondary schools, cultural schools, upper secondary and adult education, labor market initiatives, youth centers, and the reception and establishment of newcomers. Together, we provide opportunities for lifelong learning.

About Region Gotland

Region Gotland is not only Gotland's largest employer, but we are also the only region in Sweden that has municipal, health, and medical care responsibilities and regional development responsibilities within the same organization. This, along with our island location, creates conditions for good cooperation across our areas of operation.

We have over 7000 employees. Together, we work for a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving society for everyone who visits, lives, and works in Gotland. We are driving to create a safe and sustainable development across the island.

Gotland is a fantastic place to live, with a rich cultural life, untouched nature, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit. We are over 61,000 people who have chosen to live here year-round, and we would love to have more! If you want information about Gotland as a place to live and work, read more at https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/ (https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/)

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Other

Region Gotland works according to a competency-based recruitment method that aims to see each person's competence and thus counteract discrimination. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and welcome applicants from different backgrounds and genders.

The position is announced under the condition that it does not need to be claimed by employees with preferential rights and that the position remains vacant.

As the world changes, Region Gotland increasingly works with quality and safety in the recruitment process. This means that you as a candidate may be subject to certain checks before employment. You will receive information about which checks the position you are applying for may involve before or during the interview.

Before all employments, you as a candidate need to present an ID document and a personal certificate.

We kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.