Teen Program Coordinator
Position Title: Teen Program Coordinator
Department: Programs
Salary: Hourly wage based on experience, years of service & education
Status: Permanent Part-Time with PTO and flexible work schedule between 28-30 hours a week
Position Summary: The Teen Program Coordinator oversees the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and activities in the five core program areas for youth in grades 6 through 12 during out-of-school time. This position may also supervise assigned program staff and volunteers who work with the Club’s homework programs, enrichment activities, and career readiness programs.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Prepare Youth for Success
Program Development and Implementation
Supervision
Health and Safety
Relationships:
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain, or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and other to assist in resolving problems.
Skills/knowledge preferred:
• Four-year degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• planning, and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
• Proven history with classroom management, youth team management, or management of youth in a group setting in grades 8-12.
• Proven effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff and volunteers
• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
• Mandatory CPR, First Aid Certifications, Child Abuse Prevention & Recognition training, Mandatory Reporting Training.
Physical requirements/work environment: High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects; good interpersonal abilities; ability to interact effectively with co-workers of all levels as well as with representation of other organizations and institutions. Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tact, maturity, and flexibility; physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting, standing, stooping, running, and the ability to lift 30 pounds. Must be able to function under fast-paced and noisy conditions. Noise levels in the work environment will fluctuate from moderate to high.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential function of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: duties are performed throughout the Clubhouse at the BGC of Sparta.
Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. The BGC of Sparta is an equal opportunity employer.
