Youth Program Coordinator

City of New Brighton (MN); New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Brighton (MN) is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee on-site recreational programs. You will provide work direction to staff, plan age-appropriate activities, and ensure a safe environment for participants.

The role requires 18+ with 2 years of college in recreation/education and at least 1 year leading programs for kids, plus First Aid/CPR within two months of hire. You’ll attend trainings, collaborate with parents, and help run events and trips.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Two years of college education in recreation or education.
• At least one year of experience leading programs for elementary or middle school aged children.
• First Aid/CPR certification within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer programs on-site with work direction to team members.
• Plan age-appropriate recreational activities and ensure a safe program environment.
• Attend trainings, workshops, and staff meetings; work cooperatively with supervisors, staff, participants and parents.
• Ensure safety precautions and follow emergency procedures; maintain a safe activity site.
• Teach skills with attention to participant needs and skill levels; prepare weekly lesson plans and materials.
• Assist in implementing and promoting special events and trips; follow a sequential order of skill instruction.
• Supervise and train staff; welcome and guide volunteer staff; communicate program needs to supervisors and parents.
• Assist in evaluation of the program and staff; perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Two years college in recreation/education

Job description

Program Coordinators are responsible for administering programs on-site. This includes providing work direction to team members, planning age appropriate recreational activities and ensuring a safe program environment.

• Responsible for attending all trainings, workshops, and staff meetings.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, participants, and parents.
• Ensure safety precautions are taken in all activities, and follow proper emergency procedures when needed.
• Ensure the activity site is safe and appropriate for the activities being taught
• Teach Skills and activities giving careful consideration to the specific needs and skill levels of the participant.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and information material related to the programs.
• Assist in the implementation and promotion of special events and trips.
• Carry out suggested lesson plans and follow a logical, sequential order of skill instruction.
• Supervise, assign tasks, and assist in training of staff.
• Welcome, include, and guide volunteer staff.
• Communicate program needs and requests, including those of program participants or their parents to supervisors.
• Communicate with parents regarding program specific concerns and information regarding individual participants.
• Assist in the evaluation of the program and staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• At least two years of college education in recreation or education.
• At least one year of experience leading programs for elementary or middle school aged children.
• First Aid/CPR certification within two months of hire.

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Communicate effectively in normal, loud, and stressful situations.
• Move and/or lift materials and/or equipment typically greater than 40 lbs.