Lead Youth Development Coordinator - Lowell

Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boys Club of Benton County is seeking enthusiastic, responsible individuals to join our team to provide a safe, positive environment for members after school hours.

The role is part-time, Monday through Friday, with shifts from 2:30–7:00 pm (some roles 1:30–7:00 pm). Must have reliable transportation, be 18+, and able to work with youth in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior youth work is preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement recreational activities.
• Strong leadership and group-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with day-to-day flow of the Club.
• Run one grant-required program per semester and meet weekly with Program Manager.
• Assist with additional programming, clubs, and community service.
• Help ensure USDA meal and attendance procedures are followed.
• Record attendance and report to unit director weekly.

Skills

Youth development

Group leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Age 18+

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lowell - Lowell, AR 72745Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Day

The Boys and Girls Club of Benton County is seeking enthusiastic, responsible individuals to join our team! Our goal is to provide a safe, positive environment for members during out-of-school times to promote Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.

This part-time opportunity requires you to be available Monday - Friday from 2:30 – 7:00 pm. Must have transportation to and from work, be reliable, honest, and be able to work with students. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a positive attitude and be able to work well with others.

This part-time opportunity requires you to be available Monday - Friday from 1:30pm – 7:00pm. Must have transportation to and from work, be reliable, honest, and be able to work with members.

Our goal is to provide a fun, safe environment where members are provided the opportunity to engage in programs that empower our members to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with the day-to-day flow of the Club.
• Responsible for running one grant required program per semester. Will meet with Program Manager weekly to ensure lessons are complete and being taught according to curriculum.
• Assist with other programming and clubs as assigned, including community service and pulse check.
• Assist with overseeing USDA requirements during club hours i.e. fridge temps, menu posting, setting out correct meals, milk count, leftover count, assisting staff assigned to serve dinner to ensure roster is adequately completed.
• Checking program attendance on Daxko at the end of each week to ensure that it is being entered and is accurate.
• Responsible for collecting attendance rosters and turning into unit director every Friday.
• Assist with monthly TANF attendance roster.
• Assist with conversations with parents involving incident/accident reports or other behavioral conversations.
• Assist in leading staff meetings per Unit Director’s and Program Manager’s agenda.
• Fill in on the floor, as needed.
• Have the ability to close facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Relationships

Internal: To be intentionally engaged with club members to be able to provide instruction, advice, and counsel. As well as demonstrate a daily professional standard towards Club peers, supervisors, community professionals, and volunteers.

External: Maintain a professional attitude and lifestyle with external community groups, schools, members, member’s parents, and others to assist in resolving problems and to be an example to the community of what the club represents.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• 18 years old
• High School Diploma
• Prior experience with youth, preferred
• Ability to plan, organize and implement recreational activities.
• Group leadership skills including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrate organizational, staff, and project management abilities.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

High energy level. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature and flexible. Good reasoning abilities and sound judgement. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.