Youth Development Coordinator - Webster Kendrick

Days:
Monday through Friday

Work Hours:

Part-time in the afternoon/evening

Hourly Rate Range: $16.50/hr - $18.50/hr

Reports to:

Club Manager

Are you interested in working with children and teens, building safe and inclusive environments, and delivering high impact youth development programming? As a Youth Development Coordinator with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore, you will do just that!

• Lead and assist with delivery of 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.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and fun environment where all youth feel safe and encouraged to participate.
• Motivate preteens and teens to participate fully and meaningfully in programs.
• 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 Manager’s program goals and incorporate the needs and interests of members.
• Regularly gather information and feedback from members about their program needs and interests and communicate those to the Club Manager.
• Effectively implement programs, services, and activities for drop-in members.
• Track member attendance and participation in assigned programs 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.
• Complete and stay up to date with all required trainings and certifications required by BGCMB.
• Show up on time and prepared for all scheduled work days.
• Keep the Club clean and tidy, creating a welcoming environment for members before the start of the day and cleaning up after programs are finished.

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

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education in a related field a plus
• Experience working with children and a track record of creating safe, inclusive environments
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to coach youth; model healthy behaviors; and manage challenging youth behavior appropriately, through a lens of positivity, and with self-regulation
• Track record of adaptability and reliability
• Ability to use the computer and learn Microsoft Office
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Reliable transportation required; valid driver’s license a plus

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…