POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Title:  Elementary Education Coordinator  

Work Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt; generally to be scheduled between 9:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday during regular programming with occasional later evening and weekend responsibilities.

Reports to:  Impact Director 

Department: Education Program

MISSION: 

“Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.” 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

Under the direction of the Clubhouse Impact Director, the Elementary Education Coordinator drives youth success through outstanding, Mission-driven and integrity-centered leadership and management. The coordinator accomplishes this by cultivating and managing a high performing team who delivers an engaging, age-appropriate and outcome-driven program with specialized focus on literacy support and intervention for youth.  This includes ensuring a safe, positive, fun and impactful Clubhouse environment that engages hundreds of diverse youth, ages 6 to 18 years old, to ultimately achieve on-time grade progression, high school graduation, college/post secondary readiness and education leading to a livable wage career, healthy lifestyle and engaged citizenship. This position serves as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Clubhouse Director. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:    

Youth Success 

• Foster a safe, positive, fun and impactful environment where over 200 youth daily acquire a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, power and influence. 
• Responsible for maintaining literacy intervention attendance levels per established annual/quarterly goals ( i.e. 150 Read Naturally participants annually actively attending the program 4 days a week with literacy progression. k th-5 th).
• Responsible for maintaining school-day program commitment established in annual/quarterly goals (i.e. 200 elementary students served through educational programming at school sites).
• Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind and helps youth take responsibility for their actions with appropriate consequences.  
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to support youth success
• Ensure culture of high expectations and frequent recognition of youth for their efforts.

Program Staff Supervision, Development & Performance Evaluation

• Hire, lead and manage the performance of a team consisting of Youth Development Professionals and Volunteers. 
• Plan & lead staff meetings
• Meet with individual staff to set and monitor progress in achieving weekly, monthly & quarterly goals with clearly defined and measurable program outcomes/objectives with guidance and direction from the Director.
• Create and manage staff schedules within budget for each academic semester, summer, and holiday breaks.
• Complete and oversee  performance reviews for all Education team members.
• Ensure ongoing training and professional development opportunities for Education team
• Ensure all staff are knowledgeable and trained to utilize the Traxsolutions Membership Database and Club Store systems.
• Ensure all key staff are trained in CPR & First Aid; quarterly training occurs in the Club, e.g., guidance & discipline techniques, mandatory reporting requirements, discipline, outcome reporting, etc.
• Ensure Ed. team is trained in crisis management, child abuse prevention, grooming and manadated reporting.  

Program Development & Oversight

• Supports day to day operations to ensure smooth transitions and supervision of elementary members and daily program implementation in the Education Department.
• Monitor progress in achieving results and take action accordingly, with special emphasis on youth reach (e.g., outreach, recruitment, retention, average daily attendance, program participation, etc.) and impact (i.e., youth progress in obtaining positive youth development outcomes).  
• Ensure Education Department is offering quality youth development programs that are fun, educational and enriching; programs are modified and enhanced to accommodate all elementary students (k-5th grade).
• Utilize impact management tools effectively, including those monitoring specific youth success indicators such as school attendance, behavior, benchmarks, etc. 
• Implement recommendations for improvement with accuracy and on time.
• Contribute to strategic planning and directly leads implementation with clarity of goals, roles/responsibilities, and processes ensuring effective, accountable working relationships to achieve results.
• Provide leadership for Family Nights, literacy events, end of year celebration and annual art exhibit.
• Ensure inventory is stewarded for intended use.

Facility Management

• Ensure safety and order in all aspects of operations (including field trips and youth services delivered at non-BGCMC locations) as well as compliance to policy and standard operating procedures. 
• Report Education department , Clubhouse safety, maintenance, and technology so they can be promptly addressed by Operations.
• Ensure the Education wing  is orderly, well decorated, with reflection of monthly themes
• Ensure equipment is in good condition; program supplies are adequate. 
• Ensure the Education department environment provides recognition opportunities for Club members and staff.
• Ensure the Education team  is trained in emergency & evacuation procedures.
• Compliance with Authorized Driving policies and procedures for Club business.

Marketing & Public Relations

• Work cooperatively with the Director of Marketing on marketing strategies ( i.e.social media)  to build awareness and convey effectiveness of education programs.
• Collaborate with schools,  community groups, committees,  and service organizations to build networking opportunities benefiting members and families.
• Collaborate in organization-wide special events and fundraisers.
• Increase visibility of the Education department via posting of schedule, regular announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information.
• Manage partnerships per formal agreements (i.e Memorandum of Understanding). 
• Imbue BGCMC’s solid reputation as a respected, trusted and impactful youth development agency. 

Member Transportation Support

• Support member transportation as needed including:
  • Catch the Bus
  • Field trips
  • Special events
  • School Day Program 
  • Outreach events 

Collateral Duties 

• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with fulfilling the primary function of position. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience

• Four year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. 
• Proficiency in utilizing Google Suite, Microsoft Office suite and Internet for program facilitation and maximum productivity.
• Minimum of three years management experience, with proven success at leading teams to achieve results.  
• Minimum of five years experience supporting youth to succeed as a youth development professional. 
• Valid driver’s license and driving history that would not disqualify you from driving BGCMC vehicles.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 25 to 30 pounds;
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position including standing or sitting for up 50% of the time
• Ability to remain composed & observant to safely supervise youth

Highly desirable qualifications:

• Oral and written Spanish fluency
• Connectedness and experience working and living in Monterey County communities, especially those located in the Salinas Valley and on the Monterey Peninsula. 
• Experience as a youth development professional in the Boys & Girls Club Movement.
• First Aid & CPR Certification

COMPENSATION: 

Salary starts at $28.47 to $29.91 per hour and is based on qualifications. Paid benefits package including 160 hours of vacation and 80 hours of paid sick leave, Medical, Vision, Pension and 403(b) Plan Investment Options.  Professional development opportunities are available contingent upon funding and approval. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DISCLAIMER: 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 

BGCMC is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.