TITLE: Program Coordinator
PROFILE SOURCE: Youth Development Professional
DEPARTMENT: Programming
REPORTS TO: Branch Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• College and youth development experience in a Boys or Girls Club or similar totaling a combined 2 years preferred
• Organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Please evaluate and describe any physical skills, abilities or working conditions that are required to perform the essential duties of this position, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

KEY ROLES (ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES):

Prepare Youth for Success

1. Plan and oversee the administration of designated Clubhouse programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes:

• Establish Clubhouse program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversee the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.

Program Development and Implementation
2. Establish and maintain Clubhouse program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members. Ensure that site staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
3. Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
4. Control Clubhouse program and activity expenditures within the approved budget.
Supervision
5. Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.
6. Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted,
breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.
7. Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers.
Marketing and Public Relations
8. Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming
events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and
promotion through mailings and flyers (in consultation/approval of marketing).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year), and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary.
2. May be required to drive Club van periodically.
3. May consult with parents concerning member and branch issues.