Job Details

OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting with implementing, evaluating and promoting program activities for the Club such as Education & STEM, Sports & Recreation, The Arts, Career Readiness, Leadership & Service and Health & Wellness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare Youth for Success

Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.

Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation, including national and special event programs.

Supports Youth Development Professionals (YDPs) with orienting new members to program areas, special events and opportunities as well as Club safety, program and disciplinary rules.

Provides guidance and role modeling to members and YDPs.

Program Development and Implementation

Assists YDPs with implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs, services and activities for members.

Supports the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis and uses outcome measurements as the program framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas of improvement.

Plans recognition of Club members for program participation and achievement.

Maintains records to track attendance and participation for pre and posttest/surveys.

Supervision

Assists YDPs with maintaining order and discipline of Club members, including signing disciplinary reports.

Demonstrates leadership to ensure conduct, safety and development of members.

Attends required meetings and staff trainings to ensure a productive work environment.

Facility

Helps ensure program areas are attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards/notices are current.

Makes management aware of or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.

SKILLS AND EXEPERIENCE

Education: Associate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of direct youth service experience and will have a demonstrable record of planning and implementing youth programs. Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of three years where:

There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.

Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.

Supervising and training others.

Skills: Strong project management and organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be a team player. Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. Ability to deal with the general public. Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth. Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

Physical Environment The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.