Youth Programs Leader: Camps, Activities & Development

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana in Valparaiso, IN, seeks a Program Coordinator to deliver outcome-driven programs, oversee after-school activities, and supervise part-time staff. Location: 723 Long Run Road, Valparaiso.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating programs, maintaining safety, managing budgets, and engaging families and community partners to expand services.

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

Program coordination

Supervision

Marketing programs

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Budgeting / project planning

Conflict resolution

CPR & First Aid

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years experience in youth org

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana in Valparaiso, IN, seeks a Program Coordinator to deliver outcome-driven programs, oversee after-school activities, and supervise part-time staff. Location: 723 Long Run Road, Valparaiso.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating programs, maintaining safety, managing budgets, and engaging families and community partners to expand services.