Program Coordinator - Muskegon, United States - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE MUSKEGON LAKESHORE
Description
Job DescriptionJob Description
Title:
Program Coordinator
Reports to:
Site Director
Status :
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing and overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs within the Club and at times outside of the club, such as Education, Technology, Character and Leadership Development, Social Recreation, Health and Life skills, Art and Crafts, Career Development, and Physical Education.
The Program Coordinator is expected to work with the Club Director to meet various requests of CPO, Operations Director, Board of Directors and the community.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare Youth for Success
Plan and oversee the administration of designated Club programs and activities that support
Youth Development Outcomes:
Establish Club program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
Oversee the day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction to develop skills in program areas.
Program Development and Implementation
Establish and maintain Club program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members.
Ensure that staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that Club equipment is well maintained.
Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis and ensureprograms/activities
respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
Discuss all supply/equipment purchases needed for programs with Club Director prior to purchase. Club Director will monitor expenditures within approved budget.
Ensure that the program has written lesson plans with objective each day, turned in on schedule requested by Club Director.
Communicate with external community groups, school staff, teachers, principals, members' parents, Club Director, and Director of Ops through phone, text, Workplace and emails.
Supervision
Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and program 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 conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any programs/issues.
Additional Responsibilities
May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other Club activities as necessary.
Consult with parents concerning member and Club issues.
Relationships
Internal:
Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and advise/counsel.
External:
Maintains contact as needed with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems, as directed by Club Director.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Four years of work history in a Boys or Girls Club (or similar organization), or Minimum of combination of 2 years of educational background (AA degree), and 2 years of professional work experience.
Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK
ENVIRONMENT/QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at youths' level.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods of time.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this position.
It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
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