Teen Coordinator

Title City Teen Coordinator (Annapolis) Department Workforce Development & Teen Initiatives Non-Exempt

Primary Function

The City Teen Coordinator is responsible for implementing programs and activities aimed at engaging and supporting teen members (ages 13‑18) across 3 Boys & Girls Club locations. The role oversees multiple teen initiatives while building meaningful connections with teens, families, and partners. The coordinator must be a dynamic facilitator, trusted mentor, and strategic collaborator who can manage both youth development programming and administrative responsibilities.

Benefits

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers engaging, age‑appropriate programs focused on healthy lifestyles, academic success, good character, and workforce readiness.
• Coordinate and lead multiple seasonal initiatives for teens throughout the school year.
• Organizes and leads one teen‑focused special event, activity, or community collaboration each month.
• Participates in special programs, events, and other projects as directed by the Workforce Development & Teen Initiatives Director or Director of Operations.
• Assists with the implementation of the Teen Pathways program.
• Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills including attending and completing BGCA leadership university courses.
• Maintains a consistent Club presence 3–4 days a week during after school hours (4 PM – 8 PM) and occasional weekends.

• Conducts outreach to increase teen awareness and participation in Club programs and opportunities.
• Serves as liaison and lead facilitator for teen‑focused partnerships as assigned.
• Leads recruitment and retention of teens (ages 12–18) across three after school club sites in Annapolis.
• Work with community partners to provide opportunities for teens to explore new interests and develop valuable skills.
• Represent the Club at community events, meetings, and forums to enhance visibility and engagement.

• Orients new members to teen programs, special events, and opportunities as well as to club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
• Promotes a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all teen participants.
• Lead the facilitation of specific teen programs and support Youth Development Professional.
• Assists with the supervision of participants in the Teen Pathways program.
• Addresses behavioral issues promptly and in compliance with BGCAA policies and procedures.
• Encourage teens to take on leadership roles within the Club and their broader communities, empowering them to be active and engaged citizens.
• Act as a mentor and role model to teen members, providing guidance and support in their academic, social, and personal development.

• Collaborates with Club staff to ensure teen programming aligns with organizational goals and meets member needs.
• Collaborates with Club staff to identify opportunities for teen program expansion and growth.
• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club staff meetings.

• Tracks teen attendance and engagement to help measure program impact and support continuous improvement.
• Administrative functions including daily tracking, incident documentation, parent/community communications, and monthly reporting.
• Use data and feedback to assess program effectiveness and make adjustments to improve overall impact.

• Clean Club spaces assigned.
• Participate in special programs and events.
• Required to drive Club vehicles.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Relationships

• Internal:
  Maintain regular contact with Workforce & Teens Director, Club Director, Club staff, Club members and parents, to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions.
• External:
  Establish & maintain contact and good public relations with external community groups, schools, members’ parents/guardians, building and community partners and others as necessary to maintain and grow a successful teen program.

Skills / Knowledge Required

• Minimum 23 years of age.
• Minimum high school…