Teen Coordinator - Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County

Title: Teen Coordinator
Location: Kaila Celeste Branch
Category: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Branch Director
Pay Rate: $17.00/hr - $18.50/hr (if relevant experience, potential for pay increase)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 2:00pm – 6:00pm (additional hours available during early release days, school breaks, and summer) 

JOB SUMMARY  

The Teen Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing engaging and empowering programs tailored to the unique needs of teenagers in the community. This role involves creating a positive and inclusive environment, recruiting participants through outreach efforts, providing mentorship and support, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the success of diverse programs. With a commitment to youth development principles and strong interpersonal skills, the Teen Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering personal growth and positive experiences for teens within the local community. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• At least 21 years of age. 
• Demonstrated experience working with youth, parents/guardians and/or community partners. 
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment. 
• Excellent communication, written, and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to de-escalate problems when present, and problem-solve during day-to-day activities. 
• Ability to work in a busy, high-energy, kid-centric environment.  
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid certifications (course will be available for staff upon being hired). 
• Must pass national background check and drug screening (in accordance with RCW 49.44.240). 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Youth Development professional experience preferred. 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee the planning, marketing, and delivery of educational and recreational programming for Club members.  
• Plan and implement programs and activities that fall under the Academic Success and Healthy Lifestyles outcome areas for Boys & Girls Clubs programs, which include but are not limited to, homework help, art projects, and field trips for middle/high school members. 
• Deliver age-appropriate programs and activities for youth in grades 6-12. Coverage for elementary programs and activities may occur on occasion.  
• Actively supervise areas to promote a safe and positive environment. 
• Maintain a positive Boys & Girls Club culture with high energy, strong teamwork, and effective collaboration with other staff. 
• Promote daily program participation. 
• Maintain productive relationships with parents, staff, and other visitors to Club. 
• Model positive behaviors for children and staff. 
• Attend branch staff meetings and mandatory monthly all-staff trainings. 
• Assume other tasks, assignments, and responsibilities as needed or directed. 

BENEFITS 

• Paid sick leave 
• Paid development training 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program 

ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

This role will use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Most duties will be carried out in Club in indoor areas. Successful program operations may necessitate travel to trainings, vendors, agencies, out-of-town trainings, offices, and other program sites.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift or move office products or supplies, up to 25 pounds. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position under sometimes stressful conditions; Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines, and operate an automobile; Vision sufficient to read printed materials; Hearing sufficient to conduct in-person and telephone conversations; Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in the normal conversational distance, on the telephone, and in addressing groups; Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, lift a minimum of 25 lbs. walk and stand for a minimum of 3 hours, and to reach overhead; Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, from the club, school, or home site to site), to drive an automobile; Physical, mental, and emotional tolerance to be exposed to the noise generated by children/youth in an enclosed environment; Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions. High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects; superior interpersonal abilities-able to interact effectively with co-workers of all levels and with the representation of other organizations and institutions. Ability to communicate with diverse personalities, tact, maturity, and flexibility. 

DISCLAIMER 

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

ABOUT US 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) inspire and enable youth to realize their greatness. Our nine Clubs in Lacey (2), Olympia (3), Rochester, Tenino, Tumwater, and Yelm collectively serve nearly 1,500 youth and teens annually with safe, fun, and supportive spaces during critical out of school time. Founded in 2001, BGCTC has nearly 75 employees and an operating budget of $3.3 million. Shellica Trevino, Chief Executive Officer, leads the organization and receives guidance from the Board of Directors. BGCTC's administrative office manages human resources, financial, resource development, communications and marketing, and operational activities for Club locations. 

To learn more about our organization, visit www.bgctc.org. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.