Öldutúnsskóli is looking for a leisure leader for the youth club, Öldan.

Would you like to work with children and young people in a creative and fun environment?

We at Öldutúnsskóli are looking for a driven, positive and energetic leisure activities leader to work in the youth club, Öldan, on a 30% permanent position. Öldutúnsskóli has around 580 pupils in years 1–10, and we place an emphasis on respect, engagement and well-being in all our school activities.

The youth centre Wave offers students in years 5–10 a varied and ambitious after-school programme. The programme is based on youth democracy, active participation and a strong preventative approach. Here, children and young people have the opportunity to take part in open social activities, a structured programme, group work and a variety of events, which are shaped in collaboration with staff.

The job is particularly well-suited for school staff or individuals looking for a varied and rewarding part-time job with children and teenagers.

Key projects

• Participate in planning and developing a diverse programme in collaboration with managers, colleagues and young people.
• Maintain good and effective communication with children and young people and encourage their participation.
• To foster a positive, safe and constructive social environment based on respect and democratic practices.
• Support the initiative, social skills and well-being of children and adolescents.
• Perform other duties in accordance with the leisure instructor's job description.

Educational and competency requirements

• Job training, courses and/or work experience that is useful in the job.
• Experience of working with children and young people is an advantage.
• Initiative, a positive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Good organisational skills and punctuality.
• A wide range of interests that are utilised in work with children and young people.
• General computer skills.
• Good command of Icelandic. Competency-based criteria are required. C1 in accordance with the criteria of the European Language Portfolio.

The condition is that the person has a clean criminal record.

Further information is provided by: Margret Sverrisdottir, Headteacher, Telephone: 664 5894, Email: margret@oldutunsskoli.is Kristján Hans Óskarsson, Head of Department, Telephone: 664 5712, Email: kristjan.oskarsson@oldutunsskoli.is

The application deadline is until and including 25 November 2026

A CV must accompany the application.

The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement of the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Hafnarfjörður Staff Association.

Attention is drawn to the policy of the City of Hafnarfjörður to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect the diversity of the community.