Youth Development Professional - Site Coordinator

Be a part of building great futures with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is the preeminent youth development organization in Southeastern Massachusetts, serving more than 2,500 youth annually from infancy to adulthood from nearly 50 zip codes at our Clubhouses in Brockton and Taunton, 100-acre Camp Riverside property, and at several community extension sites across the region. BGCMS is fueled by a critical mission "to nurture strong minds, healthy bodies and community spirit through youth-driven, high-impact programming in safe and fun environments" to ensure that every child in need of support, opportunity, and belonging has a positive place to spend their out-of-school hours. We hold an intrinsic belief that every child deserves an equal chance to pursue the American Dream – to have a genuine opportunity to realize their full potential to achieve a great future.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is hiring for a Youth Development Professional - Site Coordinator based out of our Brockton Clubhouse during the school year and will operate in an off-site program space. Seasonally, for the summer camp season, this position will be located at Camp Riverside in Taunton.

Reporting to the Club’s Executive Director(s), this position will be responsible for the implementation of a broad range of programs for youth designed to empower them in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives. The Youth Development Professional-Site Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Club in the delivery of programs connecting youth to opportunities to help youth discover their abilities and interests.

The Youth Development Professional-Site Coordinator will be responsible for an off-site program that operates in a partner space providing programming for youth 8-12 years of age. This community center-based program requires leadership in program development, recruitment, delivery, and evaluation. The Site Coordinator will be responsible for overall management and partnership relations. Additionally, the Site Coordinator should be creative in their abilities to engage youth in meaningful programming using a community room in this partner space.

Seasonally, the Youth Development Professional-Site Coordinator will serve as the Unit Coordinator for BGCMS Camp Riverside Day Camp program. The Unit Coordinator position plays a crucial role in staff supervision, management and coaching, as well as camper satisfaction and behavior management. The Unit Coordinator will act as the direct supervisor of the Unit Leaders, a four-person team responsible for overseeing the different age groups at camp. The Unit Coordinator will guide and empower the Unit Leaders in their roles to effectively supervise their teams of counselors, while providing coaching and hands-on support of behavior issues across all camp age groups. The Unit Coordinator should be comfortable working with youth from ages 5 to 15, interacting with parents during pick-up and drop off times, as well as during behavior management calls, and contributing to camp staff training sessions through planning and facilitation of sessions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership and direction to Club team members to ensure an environment that promotes program quality, and core Youth Development Outcomes.
• Manage financial resources, participating in the development of Club annual budgets. Control expenditures against budget, making recommendations for expenditures to purchase supplies and equipment.
• Effectively design, create, implement programs, services, and other activities with members and Club visitors.
• Assist in the planning, developing, and evaluation of programs, services, and activities with members and Club visitors.
• Contributing to a healthy and safe environment, ensuring that facilities, equipment and supplies are properly maintained
• Ensures quality improvement of programs by conducting program evaluations and annual written analysis of member needs and interests. Compiles monthly statistical reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.
• Effectively utilize social-emotional skills to identify and address behavioral issues and notify Club Director(s) of any escalating issues.
• Monitoring and effectively using classroom management techniques when working with members while in Club facilities and ensuring overall safety
• Helping to create an environment that encourages youth voice, empowerment, and desirable youth development outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 23 years of age.
• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with youth, understanding of youth development and executing curriculum and directives for activities
• Ability to motivate youth, serve as a role-model, and organize and supervise youth in a controlled program environment.
• Be proficient in one or more core program area(s) including but not limited to, arts, sports and recreation, education, health and wellness, character & leadership, or workforce readiness.
• Exemplary communication skills (written and verbal) are needed, including the ability to present in front of large groups, interact with and motivate stakeholders, represent the organization at community events and meetings, and write professionally in emails, etc.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people (staff, families, youth, etc.) and a track record of building and sustaining meaningful relationships with individuals and teams from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Commitment to professionalism including high expectations and standards of quality, a strong work ethic and personal code of ethics, accountability, and dependability.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective objectives for teams and individuals and take ownership for results.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
• Willing to provide instruction during daily programming times and occasional night and weekend hours. This position does not provide for remote work options.
• Certifications: As outlined in BGCMS Training Academy upon hire or within allocated training timelines.

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. All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a CORI, SORI and National Criminal History Background check. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brockton, MA 02301 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23