Job Title:

Tween Center Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of Youth Services and Youth Services Coordinator

Primary Function:

Implement, develop, and evaluate all programs and activities in the program area of Tween Programming for members in grades 4^th – 6^th.

Position Responsibilities:

• Effectively administer programs and activities for youth in 4^th-6^th grade.
• In conjunction with other Tween center staff develop lesson plans and implement programs according to the plans.
• Develop relationships with Tweens to ensure trust and confidence in them, to recruit them to participate in programs and increase membership.
• Promote and develop leadership skills to members.
• Model and encourage positive and constructive behavior of all members.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior.
• Actively always supervise and engage members.
• Promote Tween programs to members at the drop-in center. Such as, but not limited to Torch Club, Power Hour, and quarterly programs.
• Implement and enforce all approved Club rules and policies with the members.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and positive environment in the Tween Areas as well as the rest of the drop-in center.
• Develop appropriate and reasonable consequences and report them to the Director of After School Services before administering them.
• Maintain and utilize appropriate and adequate equipment for programs.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Do safety checks of your program area and equipment and report any findings.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment of assigned program area.
• Monitor and evaluate programs in conjunction with the Youth Services Coordinator.
• Communicate with parents on any issues, concerns, and questions regarding Tween Center Club members after discussing matters with Youth Services Coordinator and/or Director of Youth Services.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Staff must wear their ID badge and a BGC shirt.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure a team-based work environment by communicating effectively, respectfully, appropriately, and positively with supervisors, co-workers and volunteers.
• Make recommendations regarding member’s needs, program ideas, and facility needs.
• May be asked to participate in special programs and or events. These events may be scheduled at times when the Club is not open.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be asked to drive club bus.

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.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work scheduled hours.
• Experience working with youth in 4^th-6^th grade.
• Ability to effectively operate a computer and programs used by the Club.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Good Driving Record and Valid Drivers License.

How to Apply:

Applicants can apply by and filling out an Employment Application and submitting to Missy Leavy  at [email protected]. No phone calls in regard to this position, please.

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.