Concord-Jimtown Teen Program Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County • Elkhart, IN

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About The Position

Concord Jr High & Jimtown Community Center Teen Program Coordinator Are you wanting to make a difference, impact local youth, and have the best job ever? Looking for more than a career? Are you searching for a mission where you Inspire and Empower all young people to reach their full potential? If building a strong community is your passion OUR team is for you! Job Summary: This position plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates programs and activities in the Teen Club for youth ages 13-18. Programs will foster positive identity; education, employment, social, emotional and cultural competencies; community and civic involvement; health and life skills and a moral compass.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group setting.
• Demonstrated competence working with youth ages 13-18.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation, safe driving record, active driver’s license, and automobile insurance
• Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Preferred
• Experience working with youth with special needs and/or requiring mental health services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide fun, beneficial, and imaginative programs in the Teen Club.
• Assist in the promotion and interpretation of the Club philosophies, methods, and accomplishments as it relates to teen programming.
• Monitor and assess teen interest surveys and input on program offerings.
• Provide employment, health, life skills and training opportunities to Club teens using needs-based and interest-based programs.
• Coordinate and share scheduling of programs.
• Utilizing Youth Development Strategies, ensure members’ self-esteem is maintained and enhanced through their Teen Club experience.
• Support a culture of respect and trust with Teen members.
• Continually model and teach character, moral and ethics.
• Build positive relationships with member families and the community.
• Act as an advocate for members and the Teen center.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED