Club Coordinator - Part Time

Union League Boys and Girls Club•Chicago, IL

10d

About The Position

The Club Coordinator monitors day-to-day youth development and staff procedures. The role plans activities, trains and informs youth development staff, oversees the recreation component of the program each day, and supports organizational recruitment and retention efforts. The coordinator also collaborates with and maintains relationships with community partners. The position directly supervises Youth Development and Program Specialists, supports their work with program materials and guidance, and ensures program areas are appropriately staffed, safe, engaging, clean, and organized. The coordinator is responsible for program reports, outcome measurements, and attendance goals, and may take on other club-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of youth development principles, management, effective planning, group leadership, group dynamics, discipline, and the population of youth served.
Ability to communicate with, listen to, and understand children and youth development program staff, and to provide correct and timely information and feedback.
Leadership skills and the ability to serve as a positive role model for coworkers, youth development staff, volunteers, and members.
Personal initiative and willingness to work toward greater responsibility in service of youth.
Ability to plan and implement programming.
Desire and ability to work with children.
Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience, and self-control.
Positive example for youth and peers in appearance, attitude, and behavior.
Must participate in required training by the Club, County, State, and/or funders.
Must be enrolled in college or have some college credits.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.
Must attend all staff meetings.
Ability to maintain a high level of energy and adapt flexibly to change.

Responsibilities

Design and implement programs for youth members.
Plan field trips and coordinate special events.
Assist volunteers when assigned.
Prepare program reports, particularly BGCA reporting.
Evaluate program staff regularly.
Support Club attendance goals by working with schools and attending community events.
Ensure Youth Development program areas are appropriately staffed for youth activities.
Help ensure students are safe and engaged in activities.
Encourage the emotional, social, and educational growth of individual students.
Collaborate with and maintain relationships with community partners.
Collect outcome measurements, including pre- and post-test assessments for grant deliverables and BGCA.
Directly supervise Youth Development and Program Specialists.
Provide materials for Youth Development and Program Specialists.
Oversee that program areas are cleaned and organized by program staff at the end of the day.
Perform other club-related responsibilities, including staff supervision, data entry, and chaperoning field trips.
Identify problems and work with staff to determine solutions; escalate unresolved issues to the assistant Club Director and, if needed, the Director of Club Services.
Plan and organize work, including on special days, to support programs and events such as Youth of the Year and Youth of the Month awards and the annual Gala.
Promote a safe and healthy environment and ensure members understand and follow Club safety rules.
Attend all staff meetings and required trainings.
Take responsibility for assigned activities or program areas from beginning to end and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.