Youth Programs Coordinator - Leadership & Wellness

City of Greenacres; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greenacres seeks a Youth Program Supervisor to provide age-appropriate activities for ages 5-12, under Palm Beach County and COA standards. You will supervise and implement leadership, health, wellness, and recreation programming, ensuring safety, attendance records, and coordination with schools and community partners.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver’s license, and completion of required DCF courses within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of professional experience working with youth ages 5-12.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 6 months of employment.
• DCF Child Care courses must be completed within 90 days of hire: Health, Safety and Nutrition; Child Growth and Development; Behavioral Observation and Screening; Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Foundations of Advancing Youth Development (12 hours) must be started within 90 days and completed within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and leads games, activities, programs and arts/crafts.
• Develops, implements, and updates lesson plans and activities.
• Ensures safety procedures and Health Department guidelines are followed.
• Plans and schedules monthly activities; supports COA and QIS standards.
• Assists with field trips, parent engagement nights, and external events.
• Maintains attendance records, discipline forms, accident reports, and other paperwork.
• Assists in marketing and public relations for the program.
• Transport participants daily using City vehicles; ensure bus/exit procedures.

Skills

Youth supervision

Program planning

First aid

CPR

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida Driver’s License

DCF Child Care courses (Health/Safety, Growth & Development, Behavioral Observation, Identifying/Reporting Abuse)

Foundations of Advancing Youth Development (12 hours)

Job description

City of Greenacres seeks a Youth Program Supervisor to provide age-appropriate activities for ages 5-12, under Palm Beach County and COA standards. You will supervise and implement leadership, health, wellness, and recreation programming, ensuring safety, attendance records, and coordination with schools and community partners.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver’s license, and completion of required DCF courses within specified timelines.