Program Coordinator-Hiring Bonus

Boys & Girls Club Of the Northern Plains; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains is seeking a Program Coordinator who will plan, lead, and evaluate programs for 1st–5th graders, reporting to the Traditional Club Director. This role oversees staff, manages daily Club operations, and ensures programming aligns with Positive Youth Development through the Club's core values.

You will design engaging activities, supervise staff, engage with families and community partners, and help create a safe, fun environment that supports academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years related experience
• 1 year experience with youth-serving organizations
• Experience with youth in 1st–5th grade
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong leadership and coaching ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of youth development and safety principles
• Ability to provide immediate and reflective feedback

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee programs for 1st–5th graders to meet BGCA outcomes
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate direct reports
• Provide leadership and feedback to staff and volunteers
• Ensure health and safety of all members
• Engage with community partners and events
• Create staff schedules and ensure coverage
• Attend meetings and support Club operations
• Support new member orientation

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Verbal & written communication

Youth development

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years related experience

1 year experience with youth-serving organizations

Experience with youth in 1st–5th grade

Job description

Title

Program Coordinator

Reports To

Traditional Club Director

Classified

Full Time, Exempt

Location

Yankton

Mission

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Job Summary

This is where Great Futures get built - and the Program Coordinator is right at the center of it. Reporting to the Traditional Club Director, the Coordinator plans, leads, and evaluates programming that helps youth in 1st through 5th grade grow, while supervising program staff and supporting daily Club operations. Every interaction reflects the 5 Key Elements of Positive Youth Development (fun, safety, recognition, supportive relationships, and opportunities & expectations) and the Club's core values: excellence, teamwork, impact, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Implementation

• Plan and oversee high-quality programs that drive BGCA's priority outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles
• Build programming that is fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for youth in 1st through 5th grade, and that produces measurable impact
• Evaluate programs regularly and adjust to meet member needs
• Provide program content for newsletters, publications, and reports

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned direct reports under the direction of the Traditional Club Director
• Provide leadership, direction, and on-the-spot and reflective feedback to staff and volunteers
• Promote and model the Club's core values: excellence, impact-driven work, teamwork, and integrity

Youth Development & Member Services

• Establish an environment that ensures the health and safety of all members
• Be on the floor assisting with floor management when members are in the Club
• Manage behavioral and disciplinary issues per Club policy
• Support new member orientation in partnership with Club staff
• Communicate daily with the Traditional Club Director on overall Club and program operations

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Promote the Club during school open houses, community events, and partner activities
• Work collaboratively with community partners to enhance services
• Assist with all special events at the Club

Operational Support

• Create staff schedules and ensure appropriate staffing coverage
• On snow days, no-school days, and unexpected full days, cover shifts as needed to ensure the Club can open safely
• Attend all required organizational meetings, including monthly all-staff meetings and supervisor meetings
• All other duties as assigned in support of the Club's mission and operations

Employment Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or three years of equivalent experience in a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth-serving organizations
• Demonstrated experience working with youth in grades 1st through 5th
• Supervisory experience preferred, ideally in a youth-serving or nonprofit environment
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, mentor, and hold staff accountable
• Positive, solutions-oriented outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of youth development principles and behavior management aligned with the Club's core values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, high expectations, and safety
• Ability to provide both immediate and reflective feedback that supports positive youth development

Physical Requirements

• Capacity to observe, interact with, and communicate effectively among youth, staff, volunteers, and parents to ensure a safe and supportive Club environment
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods during a shift
• Ability to safely operate general office equipment (computers, phones, copiers)
• This position is safety-sensitive and requires consistent awareness of and responsiveness to the safety of all Club members

Benefits

• Hiring Bonus - Paid immediately upon hire.
• 6-Month Retention Bonus - Retention reward paid at 6 months of employment.
• 12-Month Retention Bonus - Retention reward paid at 12 months of employment.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace!

All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at 605-692-3333.