Hvaleyrarskóli is seeking to appoint a leisure activities leader to the youth club, Verið. The appointment is from 24 August 2026.

The youth club, Verið, offers children and teenagers in Years 5 to 10 a venue for a wide range of fun leisure activities in the school building after the regular school day has finished. The work is based on youth democracy and a preventative approach. Verið provides a platform 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 around 25 hours and is well-suited for students or those looking for extra work; 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:

• Professional training, courses and/or some work experience in leisure services
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Knowledge of Icelandic
• 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.

Further information about the post is available from Margrét Heiða Magnúsdóttir, Manager of the Leisure Centre, on 664-5778 or via email. margretm@hvaleyrarskoli.is 

The application deadline is 9 June 2026.

A detailed CV must accompany the application.

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

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.