If you are looking to be a difference maker in the lives of youth, then the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region may be the place for you! The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region serve youth (ages 6-18 years of age) in the Brown, Door, and Shawano communities. As a Club professional, you will be joining an incredible team of fun, caring and passionate staff working to help all children achieve success. In addition to a welcoming and diverse environment, the Club offers all employees competitive pay, ongoing training and development, paid time off, retirement plan & match, growth opportunities, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. We value diversity - in backgrounds and experiences - and encourage people from all swaths of life to apply. Together we can build great futures for all youth in our community. 

Position Title: Youth Development Program Coordinator (Sports & Recreation)

Type: Full Time (During the school year, approximately 35 hours/week and in the summer, approximately 40 hours/week)

Location: Bruce W. Nagel Unit (311 S. Oneida St, Green Bay, WI 54303)
Schedule: Academic Year: Mon–Thr 1:30–8:00pm, F 1:30-6:00pm; Summer and Non-School Days 7:00am–3:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm.

As a Youth Development Program Coordinator- Sports & Recreation,you will utilize a combination of national, local, and self-developed curricula that attempt to integrate the fundamental concepts of education, the arts, humanities, technology, mental and physical well-being with youth development principles, sparking young people’s creativity and building critical learning and life skills. A candidate will be successful if they develop a program that:

• Provides safe and healthy spaces for youth
• Is asset based and youth driven
• Fosters the development of positive relationships and social skills
• Sets high expectations for growth and learning
• Is holistic and inclusive to youth of all ages

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, creates, organizes and delivers weekly lessons, activities, and games in the relam of sports & recreation that are rooted in the concepts of experiential and project-based learning and promote and stimulate participation.
• Instructs and directs varied activities, applying effective classroom management.
• Implements and administers sports, fitness, and active recreation programs and activities for organized leagues, drop-in members, and visitors.
• Ensures programs, services and activities that prepare youth for success, promoting safety of members and quality in program at all times. Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Ensures quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests and participating in weekly staff meetings.
• Works with community organizations to provide or expand co-curricular programming which supports student success.
• Ensures a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in program area.

Skills and Knowledge

• High school diploma or GED. (2-4 year college degree preferred)
• Ability to motivate youth and handle behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change.
• Knowledge of youth development
• Experience developing and implementing organized sports leagues and athletics programs, preferably in non-profit setting and /or programs for children/teens

Due to the nature of the work, all offers of employment will be contingent upon a background screen and reference checks.

DisclaimerThe information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

At-Will Employment
Employment with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region is at-will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by the employee or employer, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this posting shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region's employees.
Please Note: Upon submitting a completed application, you may be contacted via email by a Green Bay Club staff member (@bgcgb.org) or Door County staff member (@bgcdoorcounty.org).