Youth Coordinator - Washington Middle School

Position Overview
 
The Unit Coordinator works in partnership with the Unit/Program Director to manage overall daily operations of the Boys & Girls Club at school-based sites with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, facilities management, and data collection/entry.  Unit Coordinators function as lead staff with emphasis on supporting member needs and behavior management and maintaining respectful and collaborative relationships with caregivers and community partners.
 
Essential Job Functions
 
Operations

• Work closely with the Unit/Program Director regarding the implementation and delivery of programs, services and activities that facilitate achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Use a Continuous Improvement mindset to optimize effectiveness and relevancy to the school community.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate programs to ensure grant compliance and sustainability.
• Create a welcoming environment that promotes an Optimal Club Experience featuring: Supportive relationships with caring adults, a safe positive environment, recognition, opportunity, and fun & a sense of belonging.
• Provides leadership to program staff and promotes and develops leadership skills in members.
• Collaborate with internal teams and departments to align goals and strategies and to foster a culture of cooperation and teamwork.
• Engage in continuous learning and contribute to the effective implementation of continuous improvement processes.
• Support the ethical use of data to make decisions in a timely and informed manner.
• Represent the organization to the community in a way that enhances the organization’s profile, builds its reputation, supports its strategic priorities, and advances its mission.

• Contribute to operational goals and objectives that align with and advance the organization's strategic priorities.
• Support team development and performance, inclusive of but not limited to active listening, team-based learning, recognition, fun, and transparent communications. 
• Strive to meet and surpass the expectations of youth, families, staff, volunteers, Board, funders, and other key stakeholders.
• Support the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projects.
• Focus efforts on promoting equity, engaging in trauma-informed and continuous improvement practices, and doing what is needed to help the communities the organization serves become great places for all children and youth to grow and thrive.
• Actively and substantially contribute to a healthy organizational culture characterized by the core elements of trust, inclusion, belonging, autonomy, position mastery, and purpose.
• Finish work by established deadlines within the framework of established guidelines and policies.
• Address issues and concerns in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Ensure records are up-to date, accurate, and organized.
• Prioritize and organize multiple tasks and responsibilities in a way that meets daily responsibilities while continuing to work toward longer-term objectives.

• Work to understand how your actions and contributions to quality work and to maximization of resources enhance the organization’s fundraising efforts and its overall financial health.
• Support fundraising, donor stewardship, and Board engagement activities.

• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Plan programming with mandated ratios and supervision of youth procedures to minimize opportunities for incidents.
• Assist with implementing uniformity in expectations and behavioral protocols across the Club to maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Ensure current safety practices meet or exceed organizational requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of new or amended policies, practices, and processes that further mitigate and minimize safety risks.

• Provide support in strength-based onboarding experiences for new staff that allow for shadowing and skill development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, aligning your efforts with the organization’s values, mission, strategic priorities, and policies.
• Participate in available coaching opportunities, regular one-on-one meetings with your supervisor, performance evaluations, and goal setting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development by following talent development requirements and creating and following a professional development plan.

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent in Education, Human Services or a related field preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated record of understanding regarding youth development principles, behavior management, outcome evaluation, and program management.

• Ability to make policy driven decisions quickly in effectively engaging with members and parents, including behavioral conversations.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information in a timely, open, and clear manner.
• Reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computers, software, and other technology tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Is mission-driven and values-based.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Upholds a commitment to equity, while striving to be anti-racist and respectful of cultural differences with all stakeholders.
• Contributes to a purpose-driven culture characterized by trust, inclusion, belonging, autonomy, and learning.
• Operates with excellence in mind in all matters.