Unit Coordinator - Park

Position: Unit Coordinator - Park Street

Location: Champaign, IL

Job : 237

# of Openings: 1

The Unit Coordinator – Park Street is responsible for supporting the management and supervision of the day-to-day operations at DMBGC’s Teen Program site(s), assuring high-quality programs, services, and support are delivered to Club members aged 11-17. This position supports the Unit Director in the implementation of high-yield programming for youth, positive member and family relations and engagement, and supervision to front desk staff and volunteers to provide a safe and secure environment to members.

This is a full-time, hourly position with excellent benefits. The schedule for this position during the school year is 11:00AM-8:00PM, Monday through Friday; the schedule for this position during summer camp operations is an eight-hour day between 7:30AM-6:30PM, Monday through Friday.

• Support Unit Director and ICJIA Program Director in implementing site programs, activities, and services that support Club mission and vision
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Provide support to staff in classroom and behavior management
• Support Unit Director and program staff in the development and implementation of programming and activities that are developmentally appropriate for Club members

• Supports in the planning and implementation of age-appropriate programs that support DMBGC’s five core program areas
• Provides support to staff in recording and tracking daily attendance and program participation
• Provide site and classroom supervision to ensure safe environments and well-maintained facilities, equipment, and supplies

• Work with Unit Director to ensure daily attendance and program participation data reflect accurate program attendance and monitor outcomes
• Serve as lead in report card data collection process (working with member families, schools, and teachers) and support relationships with area schools and educational partners
• Support, implement, or lead staff training initiatives relating to program quality and data collection
• Provides training and supervision to Front Desk Clerk in the My Club Hub  membership database; ensures accurate data entry and records

• Support with the creation of staff and programming schedules and monitor staff and youth attendance
• Conduct volunteer orientation by providing comprehensive introduction to Club services and volunteer responsibilities; works with Human Resources department to conduct volunteer background and reference checks and onboard new volunteers
• Support the development of marketing materials to represent a positive Club image
• As approved or directed by the Unit Director, conduct outreach events and attend external meetings or events as appropriate to market Club activities and create relationships

• May be required to operate Club vehicle
• May be required to directly lead programming
• May be required to work evenings or weekends to support special events and programming
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred (elementary education, psychology, child or human development, social work), or four years’ experience with a youth development organization
• Two or more years direct staff supervision or management of a team of 10+
• Previous experience with a youth development organization (
  direct programming preferred)
• Ability to work flexible schedule based upon program/organizational needs.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly desirable
• Strong youth group and behavior management skills
• Willingness and ability to engage and be actively involved in youth recreational…