Youth Coordinator (3647)

Bgclubfoxvalley; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Bgclubfoxvalley in Appleton, WI, is hiring a Unit Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of the Boys & Girls Club. This role requires managing programs, ensuring safety, and delivering a positive experience for members.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s degree, 2 years of relevant experience, and exceptional communication skills. We value a commitment to equity, youth development, and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in planning and supervising youth activities.
• Understanding youth development principles and program management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Boys & Girls Club.
• Plan and evaluate programs for youth development.
• Ensure a safe environment for children and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior management

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in Education or Human Services

Tools

Computers and software

Job description

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Overview

Salary Range

$17.00 - $19.00

Description

Position Overview
The Unit Coordinator works in partnership with the Unit/Program Director to manage overall daily
operations of the Boys & Girls Club at school-based sites with the primary concern for programs and service
delivery, facilities management, and data collection/entry. Unit Coordinators function as lead staff with
emphasis on supporting member needs and behavior management and maintaining respectful and
collaborative relationships with caregivers and community partners.

Essential Job Functions

Operations

• Work closely with the Unit/Program Director regarding the implementation and delivery ofprograms, services and activities that facilitate achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Use a Continuous Improvement mindset to optimize effectiveness and relevancy to the schoolcommunity.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate programs to ensure grant compliance and sustainability.
• Create a welcoming environment that promotes an Optimal Club Experience featuring: Supportiverelationships with caring adults, a safe positive environment, recognition, opportunity, fun & asense of belonging.
• Provides leadership to program staff and promotes and develops leadership skills in members.
• Collaborate with internal teams and departments to align goals and strategies and to foster aculture of cooperation and teamwork.
• Engage in continuous learning and contribute to the effective implementation of continuousimprovement processes.
• Support the ethical use of data to make decisions in a timely and informed manner.
• Represent the organization to the community in a way that enhances the organization’s profile,builds its reputation, supports its strategic priorities, and advances its mission.
• Contribute to operational goals and objectives that align with and advance the organization’sstrategic priorities.
• Support team development and performance, inclusive of but not limited to active listening, teambased learning, recognition, fun, and transparent communications.
• Strive to meet and surpass the expectations of youth, families, staff, volunteers, Board, funders,and other key stakeholders.
• Support the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projects.
• Focus efforts on promoting equity, engaging in trauma-informed and continuous improvementpractices, and doing what is needed to help the communities the organization serves become greatplaces for all children and youth to grow and thrive.
• Actively and substantially contribute to a healthy organizational culture characterized by the coreelements of trust, inclusion, belonging, autonomy, position mastery, and purpose.
• Finish work by established deadlines within the framework of established guidelines and policies.
• Address issues and concerns in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Ensure records are up-to-date, accurate, and organized.
• Prioritize and organize multiple tasks and responsibilities in a way that meets daily responsibilitieswhile continuing to work toward longer-term objectives.

Resource Development

• Work to understand how your actions and contributions to quality work and to maximization of resources enhance the organization’s fundraising efforts and its overall financial health.
• Support fundraising, donor stewardship, and Board engagement activities.

Safety and Risk Management

• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Plan programming with mandated ratios and supervision of youth procedures to minimizeopportunities for incidents.
• Assist with implementing uniformity in expectations and behavioral protocols across the Club tomaintain a safe and positive environment.
• Ensure current safety practices meet or exceed organizational requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of new or amended policies, practices, andprocesses that further mitigate and minimize safety risks.

Talent Development

• Provide support in strength-based onboarding experiences for new staff that allow for shadowingand skill development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, aligning your efforts with the organization’s values,mission, strategic priorities, and policies.
• Participate in available coaching opportunities, regular one-on-one meetings with your supervisor,performance evaluations, and goal setting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development by following talent developmentrequirements and creating and following a professional development plan.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The Unit Coordinator requires a majority combination of the following:

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Education, Human Services or a related field preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activitiesbased on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated record of understanding regarding youth development principles, behaviormanagement, outcome evaluation, and program management.

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to make policy driven decisions quickly in effectively engaging with members and parents,including behavioral conversations.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information in a timely, open, and clearmanner.
• Reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computers, software, and other technology tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Key Characteristics

• Is mission-driven and values-based.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Upholds a commitment to equity, while striving to be anti-racist and respectful of culturaldifferences with all stakeholders.
• Contributes to a purpose-driven culture characterized by trust, inclusion, belonging, autonomy, andlearning.
• Operates with excellence in mind in all matters.