Program Coordinator - STARS Teen

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers.  The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.  

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt           Safety Sensitive: YES         Level II Screening: YES

When Assigned to STARS and Recreation

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operational activities of facilities, programs, events, and personnel. Plan, develop and implement program activities and special events.

The Teen Program Coordinator will develop, monitor and supervise all teen programs related to teen leadership, education, personal development, life skills and job readiness, ensuring that all programs have outcomes related to the City of Fort Myers Rising STARS Program and will additionally assist with developing programs that are focused on students ages 11-18 that are At-Risk or other factors that may be contributing factors to low grades, poor attendance and/or behavioral issues resulting in low achievement.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation 
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• And much more!

• As appropriate to facility, coordinate city services for special events held at city facilities. 
• Plan, develop, implement, and coordinate recreational / educational activities.
• Book facilities for public or private events to generate revenue.
• Maintain revenue and attendance reports to track revenue and facility usage.
• Responsible for pursuing grant and sponsorship opportunities.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

When Assigned to STARS and PAL:

• Plan, develop and implement STARS educational program activities.
• Develop and plan activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine of STARS.
• Provide staff and participants with appropriate leadership during program.
• Communicate with Parents through meetings and conferences.
• Coordinate with School Districts on curriculum base activities.
• Assist S.T.A.R.S. management with the application of grant funding; maintaining responsibility to deliver grant outcomes and utilize methods with which to report on those outcomes at specified reporting periods.  
• Keep aligned of teen trends in the nation, state and community regarding what affects teens and their lives.  
• Stay connected with teen coalitions and other organizations that serve teens, forming and maintaining relationships that serve the City’s Recreational programs.  
• Conduct periodic self-assessment and community assessments/surveys to determine the needs of teens.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
• Skill in the use of word processing, email, internet, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
• Skill in both oral and written communications
• Skill in administrative and organizational skill
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines, and within budget constraints.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.  
• Ability to work in a team environment, while also working independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with government officials, employees, and the general public.  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Ability to inspire community participation and build coalitions.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of citizens, who may have conflicting interests and opinions. 
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to support and empower individuals. 
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships

• Associates degree in Recreation Administration, Business Administration, Education, or related field.
• Three years’ experience in recreation administration, education, public relations, coordination of programs and interaction with youth in structured programming or related work; and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be substituted for the degree. 
• Experience with program development and evaluation with understanding of progressive success of those programs
• Ability to motivate and encourage students in low academic achievement to their highest ability and measure success through periodic assessment
• Leadership, supervision, and management experience preferred in a youth services, family support or K-12 educational setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s Degree

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. 

When assigned to working with Youth, must meet the Department of Children and Families (DCF) requirements and inspections.

When Assigned to STARS:

• Successful completion of Department of Children and Families (DCF) childcare competency training Part I required within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion; remaining Parts within one (1) year of hire or promotion; and annual in-service.
• First Aid and CPR certifications within one year of appointment. 

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing – for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Contact with internal and external customers, vendors, outside agencies and the general public.
• Occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions.

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