Job description
Teen Coordinator
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Location:
Reports to: Club Director
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Compensation:
$15.50 per hour
About Us Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana (BGCK) is an out-of-school time provider, offering a safe haven for youth who need us most. Our mission is to inspire & enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize & develop their full potential as productive, responsible & caring citizens.
Essential Job Responsibilities The Teen Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of the Club’s teen members. Under the direction of and with the assistance of the Program Director, the Teen Coordinator also plans and implements the Club’s teen initiatives, programs, and activities.
- Youth Development
- Create a Club environment that supports and facilitates the achievement of the Youth Development Outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship
- Provide guidance and role modeling to all Club members
- Provide on-site supervision to teen members to ensure a healthy and safe environment
- Maintain a positive outlook and attitude with teen members, and provide constructive feedback on their efforts and progress
- Assist teen members in building conflict resolution skills and teach them to accept responsibility for their actions
- Programming
- Implement, monitor, and evaluate programs and activities for teen members
- Promote teen program participation
- Ensure the 5 Key Elements of Positive Youth Development is utilized during all programs and activities:
- Safe and Positive Environment
- Fun
- Supportive Relationships
- Opportunities and Expectations
- Recognition
- Ensure the Youth Development Strategy is applied during all programs and activities:
- Sense of Belonging
- Sense of Usefulness
- Sense of Influence
- Sense of Competency
- Maintain records to track attendance and participation
- Help maintain a clean and welcoming facility
- Travel between Clubs and/or the Admin Office for trainings and meetings
- All other duties as assigned
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and loud environment
- Ability to continuously stand and move around the Club
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
- Ability to navigate stairs (if located at our Parkland or California Clubs)
- Education
- High School degree or G.E.D. is required
- College degree from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required
- Work Experience
- A minimum of one year’s work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization which includes the supervision of teens and the implementation of programs and activities
- Skills
- A passion and understanding of the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of BGCK
- Ability to maintain a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude in the workplace
- High ethical standards
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with internal staff and external partners
- An understanding of the needs and interests of young people
- Ability to deal effectively with members, including disciplinary actions
- Benefits
- 401(k) Participation & Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Self-Care Days
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Free Club Membership for Children of Staff
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