Youth Leadership Coordinator

Alfond Youth and Community Center•Oakland, ME

About The Position

Are you passionate about mentoring teens and shaping the next generation of leaders? We are seeking a dynamic and organized Youth Leadership Coordinator Coordinator to design, lead, and grow our leadership development programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a camp environment, enjoys working directly with youth, and is excited about building meaningful, real-world learning experiences. POSITION SUMMARY: Plan and manage our Leaders-in-Training (LIT) and Counselors-in-Training (CIT) programs. These programs focus on preparing teens to enter the workforce by building key leadership and job-readiness skills. The coordinator will be responsible for both direct oversight and supervision of campers, as well as program design and development.

Requirements

Youth Behavioral management
Group facilitation
Scheduling & planning
Basic fiscal management
Good teamwork
Good communication
Adaptability
Models good behavior
Critical thinking
Maintain confidentiality
Attention to details
Ability to work independently
High-school diploma or equivalent
Current Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED and first aid certification or be willing to become certified within 90 days of employment.
Minimum 2 years of experience working with middle-school and high-school age youth

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in leadership development & behavioral management.

Responsibilities

Design & develop the CIT and LIT programs working with the Day Camp Coordinator and Camp Director
Plan, lead and participate in all weekly LIT field trips, working within budget
Coordinate CIT and LIT mentoring assignments
Conduct leadership and professional development trainings weekly
Coordinate certification opportunities to CITs
Complete necessary paperwork and safety checks for all field trips
Oversee the LIT Sr. Counselor to facilitate the daily programming
Recruit & schedule third-party workshops & visits to camp to enrich the LIT & CIT program
Conduct end-of-season evaluations for all CITs
Coach and correct behaviors of the young leaders
Work alongside the Day Camp Coordinator to facilitate weekly theme activities
Provide overnight supervision during the last week of camp for any LITs & CITs spending the night
Complete any volunteer documentation associated with CITs for school/extracurricular credit, and for hours logged with the AYCC Volunteer Manager