Program Coordinator Fort Collins Club

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Larimer County

Job Location:

Fort Collins, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 18

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is a place for kids to laugh a place to learn a place to grow and a place to belong.

It is the dedication of caring and trained professionals that make this possible for our youth.

BGCLC is looking for an energetic fun-loving adaptable individual to help foster a fun safe and positive after-school experience for youth ages 6-18 in the Fort Collins CO area.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

Be responsible for creating implementing and overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs (including academic enrichment character development recreation technology sports and the arts)
Establish program objectives consistent with the 5 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development (Fun Safe & Positive Environment Recognition Supportive Relationships and Expectations).
Provide guidance and act as a mentor/role model for our youth.
Lead and implement Club-wide educational events or activities.
Ensure the completion of BGCA contests projects and incentives.
Transportation & Recruitment:
- Throughout the school semester attend school events with the intention of sharing information about and recruiting for Club
  - With Club Director support identify 3-4 high yield schools and attend their events regularly
  - Identify 2-3 further schools/community centers and attend their events quarterly
- Drive BGCLC transportation routes throughout the afterschool and summer programs
  - Pick-up routes after school
  - Pick-up routes in the morning (summer program full days)
  - Drop off routes in the evening both afterschool and summer
  - Field trip routes as assigned
Assist with other duties as assigned

This part-time non-exempt 25 hours/week position starts at $18/hour ($18.50/hour - Bilingual Spanish skills)

Requirements

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Education

Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in education human or social services or a related field of study or 2-4 years relevant experience or combination of education and experience.

Experience

2 years of experience in working with children in a youth development environment is required.
At least two years of experience in public speaking teaching/group facilitation and experience and comfort level are working with representatives from agencies community-based organizations and youth is preferred.
Must have a strong sincere interest in working with children.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
Demonstrated ability to comfortably and without judgment communicate about sensitive subjects with youth and parents.
Ability to maintain confidentiality secure personal information and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Valid State Drivers License with good driving record.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual in Spanish and English is strongly recommended.

What we offer:

Employee Assistance Program
An opportunity to help positively shape the next generation of leaders
A supportive team
Personal and professional growth opportunities
An engaging and fun work environment

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

(The phrases occasionally regularly and frequently correspond to the following definitions: occasionally means up to 1/3 of working time regularly means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time and frequently means 2/3 and more of working time.)

The work environment is the typical youth mentorship or after-school environment and/ or office environment. The environment can be loud stressful complicated and constant interruptions throughout the workday/shift. The employee must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects demonstrate superior interpersonal abilities-able to interact effectively with children and co-workers of all levels as well as with representatives of other organizations and institutionsability to get along with diverse personalities: tact maturity and flexibility.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to work in a fast-paced environment with requirements that include: sight speaking hearing reaching listening sitting standing stooping.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is chaotic and loud.

Salary Description

$18 - $18.50/hour

Required Experience:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is a place for kids to laugh a place to learn a place to grow and a place to belong.It is the dedication of caring and trained professionals that make this possible for our youth.BGCLC is looking for an energetic fun-loving adaptable individual to help fo...