CYP Child and Youth Program Teen Coordinator

China Lake Golf Course; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Teen Coordinator at China Lake Golf Course partners with youth and families to deliver engaging, safe programming on DoD installations in San Diego. You will help plan, supervise, and evaluate teen activities aligned with DoN requirements and local policies.

You will lead indoor/outdoor activities, coordinate staff, ensure safety, and foster positive interactions among participants, volunteers, and staff in a dynamic, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Developmental program planning and supervision
• Ability to organize and coordinate youth activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safety and child protection policies
• Experience working with diverse youth groups
• Knowledge of DoD youth programs and BGCA/4-H requirements
• Supervision and staff coordination abilities

Responsibilities

• Develops and supervises teen programs aligned with DoN requirements and BGCA/4-H mandates.
• Plans trips, events, dances and family-inclusive activities.
• Involves youth in planning to meet social and recreational needs.
• Coordinates regional teen activities with other installations as applicable.
• Maintains safety, supplies and equipment for teen activities.
• Supervises staff and volunteers, ensuring performance and conduct.
• Ensures compliance with fire, safety and security rules.
• Supports grant preparation and reporting as needed.
• Acts as mandatory reporter for child protection cases.
• Provides outreach to housing areas to encourage participation.

Job description

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities of the Teen Coordinator can be grouped into categories including programming, indoor/outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, outreach, personnel management, and compliance. These tasks are summarized below.

Programming

• Assists with the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate teen program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the age categories served. Establish activities that that foster development through both educational and recreational program activities.
• Develops and offers programs related to the core program areas presented in the OPNAV and implements programs required by the Department of Navy (DoN) such as Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) or 4-H required programs.
• Develops, organizes and conducts special interest activities such as trips, special events, dances and trips that may include parents and other family members.
• Involves youth and teens in the planning process to ensure the activities offered meet the social and recreational needs and interests of the age groups served.
• Collaborates with other military installations in planning developmentally appropriate regional teen activities, as applicable.
• Collects information regarding actual and potential participant interests and needs and makes recommendations for improvement.

Indoor/outdoor Environment

• Prepares the facility or outdoor space for scheduled activities and ensures all safety requirements are met prior to use of the area.
• Secures the necessary supplies and equipment to support the programs and activities offered and ensures that all equipment and supplies are age-appropriate and in good condition.
• Maintains control of indoor and outdoor equipment, games and supplies used for teen programs and ensures that all equipment and supplies are stored properly.

Interactions and Relationships

• Establishes a program environment that enhances physical, emotional, social, and cognitive, sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions between children, youth and adults. Ensures appropriate sportsman-like conduct is modeled by CYP employees, volunteers, and participants.
• Uses appropriate child and youth guidance techniques that encourages positive social interactions, promotes conflict resolution, and develops self-control, self-motivation and self-esteem

Supervision of Children and Youth

• Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with local policies, guidance, and standards.
• Ensures that activities promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of youth and teens.

Outreach

• Publicizes upcoming teen, fitness and sports events and activities and ensures that opportunities offered in the community are communicated and shared with families.
• Visits locals housing areas to make contact with teens in order to encourage their participation in the teen program.
• Assists in the development of a youth sponsorship program to identify and integrate dependent youth of DoD military personnel who are new to the installation to include outreach, newcomer orientation, and peer-to-peer opportunities.

Personnel Management

• Supervises a staff of three or more typically comprised of Program Assistants - CY-1702-I/II; GS -1702-02/03/04/05; Operations Clerk NF-0303-01/GS-0303-02.
• At the Youth Director's direction, the incumbent:
• Initiates and implements personnel actions and supports the YF Coordinator in order to assure quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers.
• Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and communicates support of these policies. Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and rates employees' performance. Resolves complaints related to personnel and makes recommendations to the Director for corrective action as necessary.

Compliance

• Ensures compliance to all fire, safety and security rules and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs.

Additional Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Youth Director, incumbent may assume responsibilities and perform duties and requirements of the position under supervision of CYP Director with Oversight.
• Assists in preparation of grant applications for additional funding.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.