Youth Enrichment Coordinator

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under supervision of the Youth Enrichment Manager, the Youth Enrichment Coordinator provides professional level support to the Manager and the Department by assisting in the operation of program services including coordination of inclusion programming and youth enrichment activities, program evaluation,  and purchasing program materials. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the expansion, alignment, and successful implementation of youth programming.
• Assist in the coordination of processes for daily youth programming, including scheduling, recruitment, retention, data collection, reporting, behavior management, registration, and transportation.
• Develop and coordinate inclusive youth activities, including Unified Sports initiatives, to foster social interaction and build relationships between youth with and without disabilities.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to create and support individualized inclusion plans, ensuring that youth with disabilities are successfully integrated into activities.
• Lead and facilitate inclusion planning meetings with staff and parents to ensure that the needs of all participants are met effectively.
• Support and lead inclusion training with staff to ensure effective program delivery and a welcoming environment for all participants.
• Promote lifelong learning and market programs through the development of promotional materials, flyers, e-marketing, and public service announcements. Participate in community outreach and promote SLP community education.
• Coordinate daily functions of registrations, cancellations, payments, and associated communications with participants and instructors; manage deposits of cash and checks for fee-based programs.
• Engage, request, and maintain contracts with community partners.
• Complete and coordinate special projects, grant applications, and research assignments.
• In collaboration with the Department, maintain and enact site safety plans; conduct required drills.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and YEP information.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.
• At times, may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish the requirements of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Concepts, principles, and philosophy of lifelong learning, public education youth enrichment, and relationship of community education to PreK-12 programming. 
• Knowledge of inclusive practices and how to adapt programs for youth with disabilities.
• Awareness of laws and regulations surrounding inclusion and accessibility (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act).
• General knowledge of working with an equity lens and commitment to furthering personal and professional growth in equity. 
• Planning, evaluating, implementing, and coordinating the delivery of programs, activities, events, or services geared towards youth recreation and enrichment.
• Leading, delegating, monitoring, evaluating, and training volunteers and contract instructor’s/personnel employees.
• Planning and making arrangements for building use and scheduling requirements. 
• Applying judgment and discretion in handling problems and issues in accordance with the policies and procedures of the District and the department.
• Promoting, advertising, and engaging in public relations activities to promote the programs and services of youth enrichment and out-of-school programs.
• Using computers and related software applications and general office equipment, e.g., copiers, facsimiles and phones. 
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information, speak before groups and make presentations, to receive work direction, address or resolve issues/conflicts appropriately.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• No direct supervision. May give work direction to classified personnel. 
• Indirectly supervises contract personnel, seasonal staff, and volunteers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Requires a minimum of two years of experience developing, implementing, supervising, or coordinating youth education programs.
• Demonstrated leadership in education or related fields.
• Experience working with individuals with special needs is preferred. 
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish, or Somali preferred.

SLP COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT INFORMATION

SLP offers a robust benefits package for employees working at least 20 hours per week. Benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
• Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Costs vary based on the employee group and full-time equivalent (FTE) status. For specific details, please refer to the applicable group or bargaining unit contract.

Salary : $55,372 - $76,883