Youth Development Coordinator - Webster Kendrick

Days:
Monday through Friday

Work Hours:

Part-time 1:30pm-6:30pm Hourly Rate Range: $16.50/hr - $18.50/hr

Reports to:

Club Management

The Youth Development Coordinator (YDC) plans, organizes, and implements programs and activities for Club members. Club members range in age from 6-18, and the YDC will implement developmentally appropriate programs across that age range, under the leadership and guidance of Club management. Programs will correspond to BGCMB's pillars of healthy lifestyles, arts and culture, academic success, and character and leadership. The YDC is enthusiastic about building a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for youth.

• Under the guidance of Club management, create and implement quality program activities and experiences that promote a sense of purpose and empowerment for members.
• Build appropriate relationships with a diverse group of Club members, ages 6-18, that can serve as a foundation for program implementation.
• Motivate preteens and teens to participate fully and meaningfully in programs.
• Create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes.
• Foster an environment that offers youth choices, incorporates team building, and promotes a sense of belonging and group identity for members.

• Coordinate program activities in accordance with Club management’s program goals and incorporate the needs and interests of members.
• Regularly gather information and feedback from members about their program needs and interests.
• Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
• Track member participation in assigned program areas, document results, and track the progress of members as needed.

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly Club staff meetings and work as an integral part of a team under Club management.
• Understand and follow all BGCMB safety policies and procedures and complete and stay up to date with all required trainings and certifications required by the organization.
• Show up on time and prepared for all scheduled work days.

• Understand and articulate the value of BGCMB and serve as an advocate for youth and the field of youth development.
• Assist with upkeep of Club cleanliness and appearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Club management.

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with children and a track record of creating safe, inclusive environments
• Knowledge of youth and adolescent development
• Strong communication skills; oral, written, and presentation
• Good computer skills, Microsoft Office preferred
• Ability to coach youth and manage challenging behaviors appropriately and with self-regulation
• Customer service skills
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Valid State Driver’s License and reliable transportation

Mission:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimoreenablesall young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens through high-quality youth development programming.

Vision:
With over
252,000 children in Maryland lacking access to out-of-school time programs, our vision is to close that gap—one child, one Club, one community at a time.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore (BGCMB) is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, incorporated in 2009.Rooted in the establishment of the first Boys Clubs in 1886, the organization continues a tradition of providing safe, structured environments for youth during out-of-school hours.

The organization currentlyoperatesfive Clubs in Baltimore City,onein Dorchester County, two in Howard County, and one in Wicomico County, serving more than 4,400 young people annually through Club membership, outreach, and community-based programming.

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