To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
The Teen Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, promoting, coordinating and implementing targeted teen programming at the West Street Clubhouse. This position will work closely with school and community partners to develop a collaborative youth program that meets the needs of youth in grades 8 - 12.
.Work under the direction of Boys & Girls Club of Bristol agency policies and procedures.
.Establishes a program setting that ensures the health and safety of members
.Plans programs and activities in five core program areas: Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, Character & Citizenship Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and the Arts
.Develops program plans and facilitates age-appropriate activities that appeal to teens in grades 8-12
.Manages assigned program grants and reporting
.Maintains positive, productive relationships with the staff and community partners
.Recruit new and existing members to participate in club programming/teen center activities through community and school partnerships.
.Host weekly teen nights with special events that engage the needs of the local community
.Run an effective Keystone Club program
.College Graduate desired (Education, Business, Psychology, Social Work)
.A minimum of 1-year of experience working with teens.
.Prior experience in youth development, preferably with Boys & Girls Clubs
.Solid working knowledge of youth development practices and guidance techniques, including experience working directly with youths
- Able to work in a standing position and walk throughout the day
- Must be: highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises including multiple levels with or without the use of the elevator; able to travel throughout the community; self-reliant, resilient and able to work in a fast paced, safe accurate work site for 2-5 hours per day.
- Must have: free range of body motion which enables incumbent to reach, pull, push, stretch, bend, stop, twist and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.; vision and hearing acuity corrected to normal; ability to verbalize so the average person can comprehend. Disclaimer: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able and willing to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required for employees in this classification. Reasonable accommodations made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This does not contain, nor be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is no way constitutes an employment contract or agreement. As explained in the Employee Reference Guide, employment with the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol is employment at will
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working with youth ages 13-18?
Ability to Commute:
- Bristol, CT 06010 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary
Hourly based
Location
CT , United States Bristol, CT, United States
CT , United States Bristol, CT, United States
