What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nappanee Teen Program Coordinator position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County?
Nappanee Teen Program Coordinator
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Job Summary:
This position plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates programs and activities in the Teen Club for youth ages 13-18. Programs will foster positive identity; education, employment, social, emotional and cultural competencies; community and civic involvement; health and life skills and a moral compass.
Weekly Hours & Schedule:
- Part-time, 35 hours per week
- Monday through Friday 1:00pm-8:00pm
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide fun, beneficial, and imaginative programs in the Teen Club.
- Assist in the promotion and interpretation of the Club philosophies, methods, and accomplishments as it relates to teen programming.
- Monitor and assess teen interest surveys and input on program offerings.
- Provide employment, health, life skills and training opportunities to Club teens using needs-based and interest-based programs.
- Coordinate and share scheduling of programs.
- Utilizing Youth Development Strategies, ensure members’ self-esteem is maintained and enhanced through their Teen Club experience.
- Support a culture of respect and trust with Teen members.
- Continually model and teach character, moral and ethics.
- Build positive relationships with member families and the community.
- Act as an advocate for members and the Teen center.
- Perform administrative tasks as required.
- Other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- One year experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group setting
- Demonstrated competence working with youth ages 13-18.
- Experience working with youth with special needs and/or requiring mental health services preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.
- Reliable transportation, safe driving record, active driver’s license, and automobile insurance
- Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.
