Youth Program Coordinator

Job Description

Rainbow Village, Inc. 

Position: Youth Program Coordinator

Status: Part-Time 

Salary: Based on Experience

Reports To: Director of Youth Programs

Location: Duluth, GA

MISSION: Rainbow Village is a faith-based nonprofit that works to transform the lives of families experiencing homelessness by providing help, hope, housing and healing to instill initiative, self-development and accountability that will foster meaningful growth in the lives of all who encounter Rainbow Village. 

Overview

The Youth Program Coordinator plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates youth activities in specific Academy program areas, such as Education and Career Development, The Arts, Sports Fitness and Recreation, Health and Life Skills, Character and Leadership Development, or Specialized Initiatives. This position operates after school hours, once children are out of school, and requires the candidate to have flexibility to work during out-of-school times such as digital learning days, spring breaks, winter breaks, and other similar periods.

Responsibilities

Prepare Youth for Success

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes – What Kids Need to Succeed
• Supervise youth in the program area; ensure the safety of youth, positive values, and positive and ethical behavior by providing quality programming and always maintaining the appearance of the Academy.
• Guide youth and act as a role model.
• Deal effectively with youth concerning behavior and discipline issues.
• Complete daily lesson plans and implement a range of programs and activities that are fun, creative, instructional, and that incorporate team-building skills.
• Establish positive relationships with children and their parents/guardians.
• Promote and stimulate program participation.
• Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for youth as directed by program guidelines and expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of youth, the quality of programs, and the appearance of the Academy at all times.
• Prepare activity reports as required.
• Assist in maintaining inventories of all program equipment and supplies; ensure all related supplies and equipment are kept in good order. Clean program areas after each usage.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
• Attend training events as scheduled.
• Maintain administrative duties through email and submit reports and attendance as required.
• May participate in special programs and/or events.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close daily contact with Rainbow Village staff (professional and volunteer), Academy youth, and supervisor(s) to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions, instruct, and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, youth parents, and others to assist in resolving problems.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years’ work experience in a similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision and facilities management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with young people, parents, and community leaders.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet usage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated team player capacity.
• Ability to deal effectively with children and youth, including discipline problems
• Knowledge of community social services organizations.
• Ability to relate effectively with parents and community.
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents, and community leader
• Ability to collect and interpret data.
• Flexibility to work during out-of-school times such as digital learning days, spring breaks, winter breaks, and teacher planning days.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical requirements include some physical exertion, such as lifting, stretching, and bending, in a school or academy setting and can consist of sitting and standing for long periods. This will include walking, guiding, and escorting children to and from areas and field trips. It will require interaction with youth aged 6-18 and can sometimes be noisy.