Position: Program Coordinator

General Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Club Leader, the Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and operating programming within a specific Club. Works directly with groups of up to 20 Members, following the school day.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Implements daily challenges and learning activities on a daily basis.

2. Executes targeted enrichment programs that support English Language Learners, positive relationship building, problem-solving and social-emotional development.

3. Delivers programs and activities in the following five core areas: Academic Success, The Arts, Leadership & Service, Sports, and Health & Wellness.

4. Establishes a strong relationship with school teachers.

5. Fosters strong relationships with Members through:

a. Role modeling and group management.

b. Creating an environment that facilitates achievement.

c. Maintaining enthusiasm and a positive attitude with youth and within the Club community.

d. Conveying warmth, care & proper guidance in ongoing interactions with Members.

e. Consistent attendance to create stability for Club Members

6. Maintains a safe, clean, appealing environment and ensures Member safety through proper supervision.

7. Utilizes trauma-informed behavior management tools to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all Members.

8. Actively participates in daily and weekly Club communication with co-workers, supervisors, volunteers and parents in regard to Member behavior and achievements

9. Encourages Members to take responsibility for their good behavior and reinforces high behavior expectations at all times.

• Must have a high school diploma (or higher).
• Experience with youth in a Boys & Girls Club or similar program preferred.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Mandatory negative TB test.
• Ability to pass Instructional Aide test (requirement waived if candidate holds Associate’s degree or higher).

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Inclusion at BGCSM:

At Boys & Girls Clubs, we commit ourselves fully to the ongoing work of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We enthusiastically embrace the diversity of Members, communities and employees and seek to do Whatever It Takes to create places where all people feel welcome, equal, heard and valued.

We stand against racial injustice and discrimination of all kinds, including any mistreatment of people based on their race, language, ethnic background, ability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We will make all reasonable accommodations to our policies to be the most inclusive workplace possible.

We acknowledge that this is a process and not a destination and will remain committed to regularly evaluate and redefine our Statement and our efforts to make progress.