The School of Medicine is looking to hire a leisure activities leader for the youth centre, Vitann.
The Council is in office from 24 August 2026.

The youth club, Vitinn, offers children and teenagers in Years 5 to 10 a venue for a varied and enjoyable leisure activity programme in the school's premises after the regular school day has finished. The work is based on youth democracy and a preventative approach. Vitinn is a venue for open social activities, a structured programme, group work and various events organised by the staff together with the young people.

The job is for approx. 25 hours and is well-suited for students or for those looking for a part-time job, the working hours are outside of normal working hours.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Participates in organising and shaping a varied programme.
• Extensive communication and collaboration with children and teenagers.
• Create a positive atmosphere based on respect and democratic working practices.
• Support for the initiative of children and adolescents ensures their safety and well-being.
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• On-the-job training, courses and/or some work experience is sufficient to acquire the required knowledge.
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Icelandic proficiency at A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• Punctuality and organisational skills, initiative and the ability to work independently
• A wide range of interests that are utilised in the work of community centres.
• General computer skills

A condition of employment is that the applicant has a clean criminal record.

The application deadline is 22 June 2026.

A detailed CV must accompany the application.

The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities 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.