Unit Coordinator - Park Street

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Pay: Hourly

Job summary

DMBGC is seeking a Unit Coordinator – Park Street in Champaign, IL to support day-to-day operations of the Teen Program sites. This full-time, hourly role supports the Unit Director in delivering high-quality programs for ages 11-17 and oversees front desk staff and volunteers to ensure a safe environment.

The position bears a schedule during the school year from 11:00AM to 8:00PM, Monday through Friday, with longer summer hours 7:30AM–6:30PM. Benefits include health, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (education, psychology, child development, social work) or four years’ youth program experience.
• Two+ years direct staff supervision or managing a team of 10+.
• Direct programming experience with youth development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Unit Director and ICJIA Program Director in implementing site programs and activities.
• Ensure a healthy, safe environment and maintain facilities and supplies.
• Supervise front desk staff and volunteers; assist with behavior management.
• Assist with data collection, attendance tracking, and program reporting.
• Lead outreach events and marketing to promote club activities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Youth engagement

Program delivery

Attendance tracking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred

Job description

Position: Unit Coordinator - Park Street

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Id: 237

# of Openings: 1

The Unit Coordinator – Park Street is responsible for supporting the management and supervision of the day-to-day operations at DMBGC’s Teen Program site(s), assuring high-quality programs, services, and support are delivered to Club members aged 11-17. This position supports the Unit Director in the implementation of high-yield programming for youth, positive member and family relations and engagement, and supervision to front desk staff and volunteers to provide a safe and secure environment to members. This is a full-time, hourly position with excellent benefits. The schedule for this position during the school year is 11:00AM-8:00PM, Monday through Friday; the schedule for this position during summer camp operations is an eight-hour day between 7:30AM-6:30PM, Monday through Friday.

Leadership and Supervision

• Support Unit Director and ICJIA Program Director in implementing site programs, activities, and services that support Club mission and vision
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Provide support to staff in classroom and behavior management
• Support Unit Director and program staff in the development and implementation of programming and activities that are developmentally appropriate for Club members

Program Quality and Safety

• Supports in the planning and implementation of age-appropriate programs that support DMBGC’s five core program areas
• Provides support to staff in recording and tracking daily attendance and program participation
• Provide site and classroom supervision to ensure safe environments and well-maintained facilities, equipment, and supplies

Data and Compliance

• Work with Unit Director to ensure daily attendance and program participation data reflect accurate program attendance and monitor outcomes
• Serve as lead in report card data collection process (working with member families, schools, and teachers) and support relationships with area schools and educational partners
• Support, implement, or lead staff training initiatives relating to program quality and data collection
• Provides training and supervision to Front Desk Clerk in the MyClubHub membership database; ensures accurate data entry and records

Administrative and Communications

• Support with the creation of staff and programming schedules and monitor staff and youth attendance
• Conduct volunteer orientation by providing comprehensive introduction to Club services and volunteer responsibilities; works with Human Resources department to conduct volunteer background and reference checks and onboard new volunteers
• Support the development of marketing materials to represent a positive Club image
• As approved or directed by the Unit Director, conduct outreach events and attend external meetings or events as appropriate to market Club activities and create relationships

Additional Responsibilities

• May be required to operate Club vehicle
• May be required to directly lead programming
• May be required to work evenings or weekends to support special events and programming
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred (elementary education, psychology, child or human development, social work), or four years’ experience with a youth development organization
• Two or more years direct staff supervision or management of a team of 10+
• Previous experience with a youth development organization (direct programming preferred)
• Ability to work flexible schedule based upon program/organizational needs.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly desirable
• Strong youth group and behavior management skills
• Willingness and ability to engage and be actively involved in youth recreational activities
• Valid Driver’s License and be approved by the Club's auto insurance provider

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for eligible full-time employees, with DMBGC covering 100% of individual health insurance premiums. Dependent coverage is available via payroll deduction. Coverage begins the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Two weeks of vacation earned annually, 11 paid holidays, and sick time accrual at 1.85 hours per pay period.
• Retirement Plan: DMBGC contributes 10% of your annual salary to a pension account after one year of continuous employment. Employees are fully vested after three years. Voluntary 403(b) contributions are also available.
• Additional Policies and Benefits: Detailed in the DMBGC Employee Manual, provided upon hire.
• Pay: This is an hourly, non-exempt position - the pay range is $21-$25 an hour which is dependent upon experience