After School Teen Coordinator (006) Position Available In Kings, New York

After School Teen Coordinator (006) Brooklyn, NY

Category:

After School Education, After School Recreation, Social Services, Community Services, Education, Youth Recreation, and Youth development

Type:

Part-time
Min.

Experience:

Some Experience

Salary:

$20.00 per hour Teen Center Program Coordinator – Navy Yard Clubhouse Since 1884, Madison has been saving and enhancing the lives of youth by providing youth development services for children in New York City’s most disadvantaged communities. Our programs are engineered to empower each member to achieve three priority outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and the adoption of a Healthy Lifestyle. Every day, Madison provides thousands of children with a safe and positive environment, one where fun is encouraged and positive role models are plentiful. A founding member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Madison currently serves more than 5,000 youth, ages 6 to 18, at seven sites throughout Brooklyn and the Bronx. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a part-time Teen Center Program Coordinator at the Navy Yard Clubhouse in Brooklyn, NY. Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Teen Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating departmental programs, activities and events and providing individual guidance and referrals as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruit members for Social Recreation programs, activities and events for members ages 13-18
Motivate members to participate in programs, activities and events
Ensure the delivery and evaluation of assigned Teen Campus programs & services
Submit all required reports and records timely to the appropriate staff member
Initiate and maintain community contacts; families, schools and other organizations and institutions as directed
Collaborate with outside entities to enhance programs and services; families, schools and other organizations and institutions as directed
Provide group and individual instruction
Assist with the completion of homework
Participate in organizational meetings and conferences as requested
Ensure a healthy, safe environment in program areas
Supervise the care and maintenance of equipment and facility
Plan, promote, and conduct special events.
Encourage and develop good sportsmanship and fair play amongst youngsters.
Stimulate interest in activities through up to date bulletin boards, announcements and flyers.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

A high school diploma is required, some college experience is preferred and at least 1 year of experience in youth development
Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and supervise recreational/leadership programs and services
Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 13-18 as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner
Must be highly motivated and dedicated to the organizational mission
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential For immediate consideration, please e-mail resume and cover letter along with desired hourly rate as an attachment in MS Word or Adobe PDF format to: jobs@madisonsquare.org . Please indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email as well as the Clubhouse name. EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS