Program Coordinator

Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains•Brookings, SD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the Program, including grant opportunities. In addition, the Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing the five key elements of positive youth development: fun, safety, recognition, opportunities & expectations, and supportive relationships in all daily interactions. The Program Coordinator is expected to uphold the Club values inside and outside of the Club and hold their staff accountable for maintaining the Club values. The Club values include teamwork, impact-driven, excellence & good character.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-year experience with youth services organizations
Must understand, implement, and demonstrate principles of behavior management and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club training and values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and safety.
Must be able to provide leadership, on-the-spot and reflective feedback, and supervision to assigned employees to ensure they, too, understand and demonstrate principles of behavior management and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club training and values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and safety.
Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, parents, etc., at the Club to ensure the safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals
Ability to stand/sit for long periods throughout a shift
Ability to operate various types of general office equipment including PC, telephone, copier, etc.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or three years equivalent experience in a similar field preferred

Responsibilities

Approves program plans, including specialized and night programming.
Ensure all programming is high quality, fun, and engaging
Evaluate Club programs, report findings, and take appropriate action to correct
Establishes an environment that ensures the health and safety of members
Expected to be proactive and flexible while working with youth, parents, the community, and Club staff
Assist in designing impact programs that produce measurable outcomes
Responsible for communicating daily with the Elementary Director on overall Club and program operations
Responsible for completing all required program updates for newsletters, publications, etc.
Responsible for creating and implementing membership outreach strategies for youth
Responsible for working in collaboration with community partners to enhance services
Responsible for holding the biweekly team and individual one-on-one meetings with all direct reports
Responsible for hiring, supervising, and evaluating direct reports
Required to be on the floor assisting with floor management when members are in the Club
Responsible for managing behavioral and disciplinary issues
Provides leadership and direction to volunteers and staff
Attendance to meetings is required and expected.
Promote the Club during school open houses, community events, etc.
Assist Program Directors with new member orientation
Responsible for assisting with all special events at the Club
On snow days and unexpected full days, covering all shifts to ensure the Club can open
Manage budget and grant requirements
Responsible for creating the staff schedule