JOB SUMMARY
This full-time Program Coordinator designs, implements, and supervises daily operations for the Strong Fast Fit program (SFF).
Strong Fast Fit is an afterschool program for youth ages 7 to 17 years old, designed to address and transform health disparities among Minneapolis youth through a cultural lens. Participants engage in activities related to wellness within a cultural heritage framework.
A dynamic youth work leadership position, the Program Coordinator leads a team of Youth Counselors to deliver quality youth programming in a safe, respectful, and highly engaging environment. All program staff prioritize relationships with youth and families.
The Program Coordinator seeks, develops, and sustains collaborative partnerships with several community-based organizations that align with program goals.
This position, as member of the Girls and Youth Leadership Team, collaborates with Program Coordinators and Program Managers in order to achieve program-specific and departmental outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(1) Program Implementation and Coordination:
Identify and implement Strong Fast Fit programming, to align with YWCA Minneapolis mission and Girls & Youth outcomes.
Develop, lead, and oversee program design, structures, schedules, staffing, lessons, and activities – that reflect best practices in Youth Development to create and sustain an environment for youth that is safe, respectful, and highly engaging.
Facilitate youth and family engagement in all program offerings – especially through communication and relationships with the youth and their families.
Support departmental goals by participating in year-round programming (school year and summer), as well as special events and community outreach efforts.
Develop, lead, and oversee program promotion and recruitment initiatives.
(2) Supervision and Development of Staff:
Recruit, hire, train and coach, and supervise Youth Counselor staff.
Ensure staff have the proper training and professional development, information resources, and tools required to provide quality programming.
Model Youth Development best practices in all aspects of program design and implementation.
Assist staff in developing annual individual and program work plans and goals.
(3) Community Collaboration and Partnership:
Identify, develop, and sustain partnerships and collaborations with community-based organizations, so that programming fulfills SFF program objectives and directly responds to youth needs and preferences.
Develop and maintain interagency networks and linkages in support of programming.
(4) Administration:
Develop and monitor yearly program budget. Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all budget and expenditure documentation and reporting.
Manage the YWCA membership process for program participant families in collaboration with YWCA Health and Wellness leadership.
Oversee and implement data collection. Track and analyze participant data and evaluation responses, for continuous program improvement and for grant reporting.
Compile and document program impact and service levels as needed.
Manage accurate timesheet approvals for Youth Counselor staff, to ensure proper payroll.
(5) Professional Development:
Seek and participate in learning experiences that enhance programming efforts and supervision responsibilities, as well as meet training requirements set by Girls & Youth department.
HOURS
Work hours are Monday-Friday, generally 10:00am – 6:00pm or 11:00am – 7:00pm.
Most programming occurs weekdays during after-school hours. Summer programming is typically daytime. Special events may take place at other times.
Worksite: Primary work location is YWCA Midtown: 2121 East Lake Street, Minneapolis 55407.
RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Girls & Youth Program Manager, who reports to the Girls & Youth Director of Operations. The Program Coordinator will supervise Youth Counselor staff as direct reports. Critical relationships include community partners and the Girls & Youth Leadership Team.
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