City of Davenport - Youth Program Coordinator

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This is an AmeriCorps position with the City of Davenport AmeriCorps Program.

Living Stipend: $16,000

Education Award: $5,176.50

Term Dates: 09/14/2026 - 08/14/2027

Total Hours Required: 1200 hours

Position Description:

1) Participate in Training and Professional Development

• Participate in required onboarding and training related to trauma-informed practices, youth development, emotional regulation, recreation programming, safety, and program policies.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and community-based learning opportunities to strengthen program facilitation and leadership skills.

2) Develop Recreation and Wellness Activities

• Create recreation and wellness-focused activity plans that promote emotional well-being, social connection, and positive youth development.
• Develop instructional materials that include program objectives, activity procedures, supply needs, accessibility considerations, safety guidelines, and implementation details.
• Design activities that align with program themes and support engaging, inclusive experiences for participants.

3) Develop Emotional Regulation and Coping Skill Activities

• Create activities that promote emotional regulation, coping strategies, self-awareness, and overall wellness.
• Develop activity resources that include implementation guidance, required materials, and learning objectives.
• Design activities that complement program themes and encourage positive social-emotional development.

4) Support Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate the collection of participant feedback and program evaluation data.
• Compile evaluation results and contribute to reports that summarize participant outcomes and program impact.
• Use evaluation findings to identify opportunities for program improvement and future planning.

5) Facilitate Recreation and Wellness Programming

• Facilitate recreation, wellness, and social-emotional learning activities that promote participant engagement and positive youth development.
• Implement approved program curriculum and activity resources that align with program goals.
• Model healthy communication, teamwork, emotional regulation, and positive coping strategies during program activities.
• Maintain safe, organized, and welcoming activity spaces and support the preparation and organization of program materials.
• Document program implementation, participant engagement, and observations to support ongoing program evaluation.

6) Support End-of-Program Reflection and Sustainability

• Facilitate reflection activities that encourage participants to recognize personal growth and celebrate accomplishments.
• Gather participant feedback to inform future programming and strengthen participant experiences.
• Organize program materials and resources for future use.
• Contribute to program summaries and recommendations that support continuous improvement and long-term program sustainability.

7) Participate in Ongoing Mentorship and Program Planning

• Participate in regular meetings with the AmeriCorps Program Mentor to review responsibilities, reflect on service experiences, and support professional growth.
• Collaborate with program staff to evaluate activities, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen program implementation.
• Develop action plans and goals that support continuous learning and effective program delivery.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Davenport, IA 52802 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16,000