Senior Youth Program Leader

ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a Senior Youth Program Leader. This role focuses on program coordination for youth development, ensuring positive relationships with participants and their families, and facilitating educational programming. We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for youth empowerment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of college education or equivalent work experience in social work or youth programs. Bilingual skills are preferred, and a valid AZ driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years old and valid AZ driver’s license.
• Dependable vehicle with proof of current registration and valid insurance.
• Displays enthusiasm and promotes a friendly group environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote member retention through positive relations with youth and families.
• Assist with development and facilitation of program curricula.
• Establish and nurture relationships with school staff and community organizations.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to motivate, inspire and lead others

Education

Minimum of 3 years in college in Social Work, Education or related field

Job description

Description

An award winning, nationally recognized youth development program.

Who We Are

ICAN is a non‑profit organization that provides free, out‑of‑school time programs serving East Valley youth. Since its founding in 1991, ICAN has remained dedicated to its mission to provide free, comprehensive programs that empower youth to be productive, self‑confident, and responsible members of the community. ICAN’s goal is to break the cycle of poverty, creating a new pathway for youth to achieve future success. We do this by providing safe, enriching programs for our children and their families, teaching youth the life skills they need now to lay the foundation for a brighter future via programs enriched with STEAM, literacy, sports and more.

Our Culture

At ICAN, we believe every child and every family deserves access to quality childcare, keeping parents working and kids safe, and each of our team members is passionate about spreading this purpose.

You are most likely to find success at ICAN if you are:

• Eager to BLAZE TRAILS, innovate, and create impact
• Growth minded and optimistic; can BOUNCE BACK by seeing mistakes and challenges as opportunities to learn
• People-oriented, making investments every day to CULTIVATE SELF & OTHERS
• Prepared to SHOW UP & SPEAK UP by being authentic and engaged, aware of how your actions and contributions impact others

The Role

Senior Youth Program Leader

Responsibilities

• Program Coordination and Facilitation (70%): Promote member retention through positive, professional relations with youth and families; Assist with development, implementation and facilitation of program curricula for K-12th grades; Support ICAN’s Homework Help programming, assisting youth members with homework and/or educational activities including worksheets, reading, etc; Ensure all facilitated programs and activities are culturally competent and age appropriate; Maintain the ability to facilitate research based programming in the absence of program staff; Enter the proper documentation of disciplinary actions, incident reports, etc in the youth member tracking system; Administer feedback solutions and evaluation instruments with additional tools as scheduled, collecting, tracking and monitoring progress toward program outcomes; Create and implement a work plan for all special program events in partnership with the Program Site Supervisor; Manage all the supply needs for the program which includes but is not limited to creating and submitting a purchase order, attaining the supplies from ICAN MAIN, and taking inventory of current supplies.
• Professional Development & Leadership (20%): In tandem with the Program Site Supervisor you will provide support and guidance to Youth Program Leaders; Collaborate with Program Site Supervisor to identify and facilitate classroom and program performance improvements; Observe employee performance as instructed by Program Site Supervisor; Support onboarding of new team members providing initial classroom management/ discipline/program facilitation training with continuous feedback and motivation to perform at their best.
• ICAN Community Partner Ambassador (10%): Establish and nurture relationships with school staff, parents and community organizations to foster collaboration and support to achieve shared initiatives; Follow district and school agreement for satellite site to deliver after school programming; Develop working relationships with volunteers; Maintain organized educational learning environment for youth following school guidelines; Serve as an ambassador and role model upholding ICAN’s guidelines and rules; Performs all duties and responsibilities with discipline and accountability.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in college in Social Work, Education or related field of study or 36 months’ experience in youth program facilitation and implementation
• Minimum of 21 years old and valid AZ driver’s license
• Dependable vehicle with proof of current registration and valid insurance.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Displays enthusiasm and promotes a friendly group environment
• Effectively communicates to groups of 15-22 youth
• Passion for cultivating the full potential of others
• Demonstrate humility, respect and positivity
• Consistent ability to say what you mean and do what you say
• Committed to raising the bar every day and inspiring others to do the same
• Outgoing, people-oriented leader with uninhibited expression of friendliness
• Ability to motivate, inspire and lead others toward successful attainment of goals
• Strong desire to learn and grow
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to upholding company values and ethics
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality
• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic work environments