Youth Leadership Development Coordinator

C5 Texas•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Leadership Development (YLD) Coordinator manages year-round youth programs for participants, ensuring consistency with the mission, culture, strategic plan and philosophy of C5 Youth Foundation of Texas. The YLD Coordinator designs and executes experiences for youth, including residential summer experiences, weekend events, workshops, and activities throughout the school year. The YLD Coordinator is responsible for overseeing delivery of curriculum consistent with C5 Texas outcomes. In addition, the YLD Coordinator serves as a member of the Program Team, working together to deliver leadership experiences for all C5 Texas youth. The YLD Coordinator is responsible for overseeing delivery of a comprehensive curriculum during our summer camp sessions, and at weekend events throughout the school year, designed to equip youth with the skills needed to become leaders in their community. In the early years, youth experience skill building and challenge in an outdoor education environment. In the later years, youth are provided opportunities to lead themselves and others. The YLD Coordinator will develop, implement and direct programming at Camp Leadership University, University2 and Bridges Trek, residential summer experiences for youth in grades 8, 9 and 10. The youth leadership development coordinator is also a part of the C5 Texas selection team, working with our community partners, school districts, students and families to recruit and select new teens to join our incoming class each year. Please note during the summer, this position REQUIRES staff to stay on site for the duration of up to four weeks in Killeen, Texas.

Requirements

Strong motivation to support and develop others with learning experiences that result in academic, career and life success
Ability to provide reliable support to young people and act with integrity in times of stress, excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with young people. patience, tolerance, communication, and flexibility. a sense of adventure and a willingness to try new things.
People-orientation and respect for working with others across diverse populations
Versatility to handle dynamic change and multi-task
Initiative and ability to think strategically to achieve outcomes
Follow policy and maintain standards, demonstrating strong work ethic
Work in a data-driven and process-driven organization
Empathy toward others and social-emotional skills
Self-management (setting goals, managing time and priorities)
Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills in working with youth, staff and volunteers
Diplomacy, problem-solving, conflict management, planning and organizing
Writing and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)l Google Suite and databases
Working knowledge of the Internet for research
Working knowledge of office systems/equipment
Ability to travel to communities in north and central Texas. A valid driver’s license is required.
Capable of hiking and walking to all activity areas
Ability to lift 40 pounds and carry a distance of 50 or more feet
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
2 years of experience in similar role
Experience developing trusting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds
Experience in group facilitation and experiential learning.

Responsibilities

Build and sustain a Leadership culture
Develop and implement Leadership curriculum
Engage and support individual participants in Leadership Development and the C5 Program
Developing programming that Aligns with Leadership Development Curriculum
Guide, support and track all student participants throughout the entire program experience and engagement with C5 Texas
Maintain database to track youth participation and outcome measures
Ensure the safety and health of all participants and uphold Texas Health and Human Services, American Camp Association and other regulatory entity standards, as well as serves as the American Camp Association alternative lead.
Ensure youth are prepared for programming in subsequent years.
Responsible for seasonal staff recruitment and identify good candidates for seasonal employment
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and motivate seasonal staff to deliver quality programming
Collaborate with C5 Texas leadership and staff, and maintain relationships with partner organizations
Plan and facilitate year -round programming, including weekend events, after-school workshops, Saturday events and significant summer experiences for up to 150 youth at a time
Ensure that annual curriculum goals are met to prepare youth for programming in subsequent years
Ensure that organizational outcome measurement goals are met to prepare youth for programming in subsequent years.
Create and conduct continuous program improvement surveys, receiving feedback and suggestions from youth and parents.
Manage the program within an approved annual budget
Share information and opportunities with Program Team members, to allow for additional collaboration and outreach efforts