Youth Development - Teen Center Coordinator

Full Time:                          School Year: Monday-Friday 12:00-800 / Summer: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00

The Teen Coordinator is responsible for teen recruitment, coordinating, and implementing cohesive teen programs and activities at the Marlborough Clubhouse and developing local resources for Club teens ages 11 . The Teen Coordinator directs overall operation of a broad range of programs for teen members, including education, social recreation, arts and crafts, and physical education, with the primary concern for the program of activities. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and supervises programs and program staff, and performs related administrative duties.

Key Roles:

·        Program: Establishes and maintains a program setting which ensures the health and safety of members. Ensures members understand and follow standards of program; that program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that equipment is maintained in good working condition. Orders, maintains, and ensures proper storage of equipment and supplies for the teen center.

·        Youth Development: Develops and fosters a positive climate for youth development based on the mission and goals of the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest. Ensures that members: actively participate in a variety of programs/activities; seek advice/guidance from staff in regarding to problems; and receive caring, respect and recognition for their efforts.

·       Program Administration: Plans and oversees the administration of programs and activities that support BGCMW’s goals, the Youth Development Strategy, establishing objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission. Evaluates programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities address the gender and cultural diversity of members.

·        Daily Program Activities: Implements and directs daily programs/activities in one or more program areas. Ensures that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program areas. Demonstrates leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.

·        Guidance: Develops and fosters a positive climate and assures youth receive constructive guidance to assist them in fulfilling and making appropriate choices in educational, personal, physical, social, emotional, and vocational needs. Implements a program that recognizes members for achievement. Enforces appropriate discipline when necessary.

·        Administration: Manages administrative functions of teen program areas and assigned resources. Ensures proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues. Oversees program within established budgetary guidelines. 

·        Marketing: Promotes and markets Club One programs to members via posting of daily schedule, making announcements of upcoming events and disseminating timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers and media.

Qualifications:

·        A minimum of two years work experience working with teens or older youth

·        Strong communication skills and an understanding of group dynamics

·        Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities

·        CPR and First Aid certifications to be completed within 90 days of hire

·        Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

·        Ability to plan and implement fun and exciting quality programs for youth.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000