Teen Coordinator

Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region Job Description

Job Title: Teen Coordinator | Operating Unit: E. A. Tutt Club/El PomarReports to: Tutt Branch Director | Weekly Hours: 40 Department: Operations | Prepared by: Human ResourcesDate:  | Position Type: Full-Time (Non Exempt)

Mission Statement: Our mission is clear: Create Hope, Opportunity and Civic Engagement. "To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens."

Position Overview:Teen Coordinators are responsible for the overall implementation of The Club Teen program. This includes the supervision of staff and members, maintaining a 1:20 adult to teen ratio, administrative duties, and appearance/facility operations of the program’s host site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain relationships with the schools in the area and sustain effective communication regarding recruitment, events, transportation and closures. Recruitment of new teens and growth of the program is vital to this position.
• Manage staff and/or volunteers (when applicable) to ensure that interactions with members are appropriate and follow Boys & Girls Club standards of active supervision. Exercise authority in problem relating to members and staff; utilize guidance and discipline plan.
• Participate and assist with Club meetings to update staff on organizational information, changes and to discuss staff feedback. Conduct staff evaluations as assigned by the Vice President of Operations.
• When applicable, collect, review and approve staff timesheets and absence reports. Submit these to the Branch Director as by the assigned deadlines.
• Documentation and reporting of average daily attendance (ADA) to the Area Director.
• Collect registration payments from parents, keep record of payments received using receipt book, Vision data, and payment tracker. Input of registration charges and payments into Vision. Submit deposits to the Finance Dept. daily. Communicate with both parents and the Finance Dept. regarding past due balances.
• Submit all Military Youth Outreach Forms to the Finance Dept. as necessary.
• Run assigned teen programs/activities, document on a weekly basis and submit a monthly site report to the Area Director after reviewing it with the Branch Director. Submit supply requests for everyday program functionality and activities if necessary to the Branch Director.
• Implement and report requested grant-related data to the Development Dept. per supplied program curriculum, activities, forms and reports.
• Help Branch Director maintain cleanliness of the club by assisting with daily cleaning checklists. Maintain Van Operational Checklist and submit weekly to the Branch Director.
• Assist the Development Dept. with scheduled club tours by outside groups such as donors, partnerships, or volunteers.
• Manage and assign to staff social media responsibilities including taking photos of daily activities and posting them to approved Boys & Girls Club social media websites. Maintain a current list of photo approved members.
• Provide transportation as needed daily or during special events via a fifteen passenger van or similar.
• Help facilitate organizational, grant-related special events which include some days outside of normal business hours and weekends. Teen Coordinator is notified by the Area Director, Branch Director, or Vice President of Operations to which special events attendance is required.
• Complete training in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid (FA), Universal Precautions (UP) and Medication Administration (MA).
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
• Summer Program duties will be assigned and vary.

Supervision Received:
The Teen Coordinator reports directly to their Club Branch Director and receives regular supervision from their Club Branch Director.
Supervision Exercised:
The Teen Coordinator exercises joint supervision with Program Leads (when applicable) in regards to the members in order to keep a 1:20 ratio. However, the Teen Coordinator may lead activities as the sole supervisory adult according to state regulations. BGCPPR expect all employees to uphold the best judgment and discretion at all times.
Qualifications:

• Must be 25 years or older with a clean driving record and possess a valid drivers license.
• At least 460 verifiable experience hours with adolescents, preferably teens, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
• High School Diploma or GED
• Passion for working with young people, parents, schools, and community leaders.
• Ability to effectively manage Teen staff, manage a Teen program, recruit and maintain retention of members.
• Ability to deal effectively with members with behavioral problems.
• Must be available during business hours 11:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday.

Skills:

• Energetic, active and willing to take initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Patience in the redirecting and mentoring of youth.
• Adapts well to change and fast paced environments.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Standing and walking for long periods of time, talking, hearing and physical activities such as daily cleaning, leading sport activities and light to moderate carrying duties.
• Child care environment with moderate to loud noise. Includes indoor and outdoor.

Disclaimer:
The information presented indicates the nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees.

About Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region:

The Boys & Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region has served the community since 1888 – 136 years. Our organization is also the oldest Club west of the Mississippi River and the eighth oldest Club of more than 4,300 worldwide. During our 136-year history, our organization has devoted itself to providing the youth of the Pikes Peak Region with a safe place to learn and grow. We operate two after school youth development programs and two before & after school child care programs in the Pikes Peak Region, serving approximately 1,400 youth with nationally acclaimed programming.

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