Job Title:

Youth Services Coordinator

Reports To:

Director of Youth Services

How to Apply:

Applicants can apply by submitting a resume to  Andrea Prichard at [email protected]

Salary Range: $34,000-36,000

Primary Function:

Responsible for the development, implementation and supervision of after school service programs for youth ages 6-12 at the Boys & Girls Club Youth Centers. Primarily responsible for overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs by assisting program staff to plan, develop, and implement programs and activities that reflect both the Core Program Areas of the Boys & Girls Club and grant objectives.

Prepare Youth for Success

• Plan and oversee the administration of designated programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes.
• Ensure programs, services and activities prepare youth for success, promoting safety of members and quality in programs at all times.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.

Program Development and Implementation

• Establish program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversee program activities in accordance with established standards and goals, ensuring the health and safety of members at all times.
• When Youth Center is open responsible for being on the floor at all times evaluating and coaching staff.
• Ensure the evaluation of programs on a continual basis and make sure that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Provide regular feedback to program staff to develop skill in program development and implementation.
• Manage grant implementation, record keeping and reporting following the established guidelines of Grantors.
• Manage relationships, schedule and set up programming with any outside organizations.
• Manage all program volunteers through, interviewing, paperwork, volunteer manual and scheduling their time.
• Develop system to track volunteers and volunteer hours.
• Contacting members to inform them about membership expiring.
• Develop relationships and be a liaison to staff with parents/guardians.
• Assist in implementation of bussing program.

Leadership

• Assist in hiring and supervising program specialists.
• Support in assisting staff with behavior management of members in the Youth Center.
• Provide program support to Youth Center through regular program evaluations.
• Assist in problem solving the day to day operations in the Youth Center.
• Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff. Assist in training staff on program implementation.
• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including membership, activities and events. Including breakdown of daily participation and any problems/issues.
• Assist in written evaluations of staff.

Strategic Planning

• Assist Director of Youth Services in the development and implementation of a strategic planning process including the development of annual program objectives.
• Initiate new programs and develop and maintain community partnerships.
• Assist Program Specialists in planning, organizing and implementing programs and activities for members.

Partnership Development

• Initiate new programs and develop and maintain community partnerships
• Maintain consistent communications with school principals and staff as needed.

Resource Management

• Assist with the development and management of annual budgets.
• Purchase supplies in accordance with budgets.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of special programs and events.
• Will be required to drive Club van.
• Work with parents and members concerning any problems or issues.
• Represent the Boys & Girls club on appropriate committees as directed.
• Attend necessary meetings and trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with staff and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel staff.

External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, members, parents and others to assist in resolving problems

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Four year degree in related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising and implementing programs based on the developmental needs of young people.
• Ability to effectively operate a computer and programs used by the Boys & Girls Club.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff, and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability working with youth, parents, and community leaders.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Drivers License required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to walk, stand, sit and climb stairs.
• Possess an adequate level of manual dexterity and sense of balance.
• Possess good near distance acuity (20 feet or less), far distance acuity (more than 20 feet), three dimensional depth perception and color distinction.
• Ability to tolerate environmental conditions:  air conditioning, heat, dust fumes, noise, close quarters, etc.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.