Ryves Youth Center Activities Coordinator

Job Title

Youth Activities Coordinator

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Position Title: Youth Activities Coordinator

Location: Ryves Youth Center, Terre Haute, IN

Status: Part Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Program Director

Supervises: Volunteers (Varies; Part Time)

OUR VALUES

· Justice: We serve impartially, with dignity, mercy and compassion.

· Respect: We value and honor others by treating all the way we would like to be treated.

· Action: We commit to meeting the needs of our community by learning from our neighbors and partners, so we can serve to the best of our ability.

· Self-determination: We use our God-given talents and abilities to overcome challenges to better serve the community.

· Personal Growth: We commit to continual transformation through a lifelong process of spiritual and professional development.

· Stewardship: We honor and support the mission of Catholic Charities, serving others in the way God wants us to serve.

· Diversity: Guided by the Holy Spirit and with intention, we welcome and serve all regardless of diversity of thought, religion, ethnicity, race, sex, age, ability and socioeconomic background.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Youth Activities Coordinator is responsible for the development and delivery of recreational programming for youth at Ryves Youth Center. This role supports at-risk youth in a safe, structured environment and collaborates with staff and volunteers to fulfill the mission of Catholic Charities Terre Haute.

POSITION CONTENT

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Develop and lead inclusive, safe, and engaging recreational programming for youth.

· Provide crisis intervention for youth and adults when needed.

· Supervise, support, and help train volunteers involved in youth programming.

· Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the facility in collaboration with other staff.

· Collaborate with the Program Director and other team members to meet program goals.

· Create innovative and meaningful opportunities for youth engagement and development.

· Communicate effectively with youth, families, staff, and external community partners.

· Demonstrate understanding of the impacts of poverty and homelessness on youth.

· Ensure adherence to agency and Archdiocesan policies and practices.

· Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of Ryves Youth Center.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR ABILITIES

· Good organization and planning skills.

· Ability to organize and manage workload to meet deadlines.

· Ability to manage multiple volunteers in an effective manner.

· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to manage relationships in an effective, professional manner.

· Self-motivated and proactive in fulfilling duties.

· Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

· Understanding of and adherence to the professional standards of conduct of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

· Commitment to the mission of the Church and willingness to foster it.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· High School diploma required.

· Experience working with youth or within recreational programs preferred.

· Must be able to understand and to comply with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Code of Conduct.

· Must be able to successfully complete the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Child Safety Training.

· Background screening required.

· Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

· Environment: Youth Center.

· Exposures encountered: Loud noise.

· Physical demands: Bending, stooping, stretching, walking, standing, sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

· Shift requirements: Primarily afternoons and evenings, with occasional days, weekends, and holidays.

· Communication: Must be able to communicate extensively and effectively with staff and community partners via telephone, one-on-one conversations, face-to-face, and written correspondence.

· Travel: Ability to travel to and work as needed at various locations in and around Terre Haute, Indiana.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities and the working conditions involved in performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made if needed to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Date of job description: 05/21/2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $13