TITLE: Youth Development Coordinator – Activity Leader
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Site Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
A Youth Coordinator works with members in all grades by leading program activities in their assigned Program Area. This position also supervises members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a the specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character, and Citizenship.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Prepare Youth for Success
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
- promote and stimulate program participation
- provide guidance and role modeling to members.
Program Development and Implementation
Effectively administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs and good appearance of the branch at all times.
Supervision
Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
May participate in special programs and/or events.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in working with children
- Knowledge of youth development
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
- Ability to deal with the general public
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
- Ability to run tournaments and foster productive game play
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend and squat as needed.
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.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
