Community Programs Leader

The Sanneh Foundation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanneh Foundation is seeking dedicated youth workers to support after-school and daytime programs at the Conway Community Center. You will supervise children and lead activities in recreation, arts, childcare, and sports, helping to create a safe, welcoming environment for all participants.

Build strong relationships with families, assist with enrollment and records, and help with facility setup and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of youth programming, childcare, or recreation experience.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass a background check.
• 2+ years of direct experience supervising youth in a structured program setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth participating in after-school and daytime programs.
• Design and facilitate planned and open-ended activities in recreation, arts, childcare, and sports.
• Build positive relationships with families by keeping parents and guardians informed.
• Cultivate an atmosphere where participants of every age and background feel safe and valued.
• Respond to medical situations by providing CPR and First Aid until emergency services arrive.
• Serve as a friendly first point of contact for community members in person and by phone.
• Assist with program enrollment and answer general inquiries.
• Maintain organized records covering attendance, incidents, and accidents.
• Set up and break down activity spaces with equipment such as nets, tables, chairs, and scoreboards.
• Carry out routine upkeep including cleaning, trash removal, window washing, and snow removal.

Skills

CPR / First Aid Certified

Youth programming supervision

Program planning & implementation

Customer service & family comms

Background check clearance

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by

supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by

providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unite communities by

advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being. This posting is designed to establish a pool of youth workers who can lead enrichment and sport-based youth development programs throughout the program year at the Conway Community Center. Successful candidates may be asked to lead K-5 after school programming, STEM programs, sports-based programs, based on their expertise and availability and programmatic needs.

Values

Accountability

Caring

Respect

Fun

Position Description Values

The Community ProgramsLeader is a hands-on, people-focused role dedicated to building a safe and supportive environment for residents of all ages. As a key member of theConway Community Center Team, you will deliver engaging programming, provide quality youth care, and serve as a welcoming face of the department at the Conway Community Center. This posting is designed to establish a pool of youth workers who can lead enrichment and sport-based youth development programs throughout the program year at the Conway Community Center. Successful candidates may be asked to lead K-5 after school programming, STEM programs, sports-based programs, based on their expertise and availability and programmatic needs.

Role and Responsibilities

Youth Care & Activities

Supervise youth participating in after-school and daytime programs

Design and facilitate planned and open-ended activities in recreation, arts, childcare, and sports

Build positive relationships with families by keeping parents and guardians informed

Cultivate an atmosphere where participants of every age and background feel safe and valued

Respond to medical situations by providing CPR and First Aid until emergency services arrive

Customer Service & Program Support

Serve as a friendly first point of contact for community members in person and by phone

Assist with program enrollment and answer general inquiries

Maintain organized records covering attendance, incidents, and accidents

Facility Setup & Maintenance

Set up and break down activity spaces with equipment such as nets, tables, chairs, and scoreboards

Carry out routine upkeep including cleaning, trash removal, window washing, and snow removal

Safely operate facility and maintenance equipment as needed

Scheduling

Available to work daytime, evening, weekend, and occasional holiday shifts based on program needs

Desired Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Minimum 2 years of experience in youth programming, childcare, or recreation

Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required

Valid driver's license required

Must pass a background check

2+ years of direct experience supervising youth in a structured program setting

Experience planning and implementing recreation or educational programming

Prior experience managing or mentoring a small team or group of volunteers

Experience handling participant registration, records, and reporting systems

Physical Demandsand other notice

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The Sanneh Foundation is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Jade Adams HR Generalist at: 651.690.4855 Ext:3

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements