Program Coordinator-Hiring Bonus
About The Position
The Program Coordinator plans, implements, and evaluates the Club’s programs, including grant opportunities. The role applies the five key elements of positive youth development—fun, safety, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and supportive relationships—in daily interactions. The coordinator upholds Club values of teamwork, being impact-driven, excellence, and good character, and holds staff accountable for maintaining those values. The position provides program and staff leadership, manages day-to-day program operations, and communicates regularly with the Elementary Director. It includes supervising and evaluating direct reports, managing schedules and budgets, supporting members and staff on the floor, and working with families, volunteers, and community partners. The position is based in Brookings, South Dakota, and is classified as full-time and exempt.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of experience with youth services organizations.
- Understand, implement, and demonstrate principles of behavior management and other youth treatment modalities in accordance with Club training and values.
- Provide leadership, on-the-spot and reflective feedback, and supervision to assigned employees to ensure they understand and demonstrate behavior management and other youth treatment modalities in accordance with Club training and values.
- Have the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, and parents to help ensure safety and provide guidance and reflection.
- Ability to stand or sit for long periods throughout a shift.
- Ability to operate general office equipment, including a PC, telephone, and copier.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or three years of equivalent experience in a similar field.
Responsibilities
- Approve program plans, including specialized and night programming.
- Ensure programming is high quality, fun, and engaging.
- Evaluate Club programs, report findings, and take appropriate corrective action.
- Establish an environment that ensures the health and safety of members.
- Work proactively and flexibly with youth, parents, the community, and Club staff.
- Assist in designing impact programs that produce measurable outcomes.
- Communicate daily with the Elementary Director about Club and program operations.
- Complete required program updates for newsletters, publications, and similar materials.
- Create and implement membership outreach strategies for youth.
- Collaborate with community partners to enhance services.
- Hold biweekly team meetings and individual one-on-one meetings with all direct reports.
- Hire, supervise, and evaluate direct reports.
- Assist with floor management while members are in the Club.
- Manage behavioral and disciplinary issues.
- Provide leadership and direction to volunteers and staff.
- Attend required meetings.
- Promote the Club at school open houses, community events, and similar events.
- Assist Program Directors with new member orientation.
- Assist with all special events at the Club.
- Cover all shifts on snow days and unexpected full days to ensure the Club can open.
- Manage budgets and grant requirements.
- Create the staff schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
