Youth Programs Coordinator - Impact & Leadership Development

Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Northwest Indiana; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Boy s & Girls Club Of Greater Northwest Indiana is seeking a Program Coordinator for Gary, IN to deliver a broad range of after-school and summer programs and events. You will oversee program staff, ensure safety and quality, and report outcomes to drive impact.

Qualification includes a Bachelor’s degree with two years in a similar youth organization, plus strong communication, budgeting and partnership-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years’ work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth organization with an emphasis on planning and supervising programs or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated member and staff supervision skills.
• Demonstrated ability to market programs, activities and events using a variety of means.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office or similar programs.
• Proven ability to organize, budget, plant and implement projects with multiple deadlines.
• Proven conflict resolution skills as well as keen patience and understanding.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Public Passenger License and certification in CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement and maintain the administration of a broad range of Club programs and activities in the areas of Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, the Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation.
• Create and sustain program procedures and guidelines as well as high quality standards of practice.
• Oversee the delivery of day-to-day programming in accordance with established criteria and goals.
• Provide guidance and discipline to members while also encouraging members to participate in a variety of programs and activities.
• Ensure program staff understand and effectively communicate program standards as well as keeping program areas safe and healthy for members.
• Ensure program evaluations address desired outcomes, are conducted on a regular basis and the data is analyzed to drive program effectiveness.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and follow up on all incident/accident reports.
• Control Club program and activity expenditures within approved budget.
• Monitor and direct work assignments of program volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.
• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.
• Engage in community outreach to promote programs and services to increase visibility with partner agencies and potential donors.
• Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and other organizations with like missions.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Supervision skills

Program marketing

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Budget & planning

Conflict resolution

Public Passenger License CPR/First Aid

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years

Job description

Boy s & Girls Club Of Greater Northwest Indiana is seeking a Program Coordinator for Gary, IN to deliver a broad range of after-school and summer programs and events. You will oversee program staff, ensure safety and quality, and report outcomes to drive impact.

Qualification includes a Bachelor’s degree with two years in a similar youth organization, plus strong communication, budgeting and partnership-building skills.