Youth Program Coordinator
Company: The City of Independence Ohio
Location: Independence
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
The City of Independence is seeking a responsible, hardworking,
dedicated, friendly, energetic, and fun individual with a passion
for serving the youth of our community to join our team as Youth
Program Coordinator to perform key administrative and programming
functions in support of the Before School, Afterschool and All Day
Care programs offered by the Community Services Department.
Days, Hours & Additional Employment Details:
The Youth Program Coordinator is a full-time position, working 40
hours a week, Monday - Friday with varying hours each day based on
the Before School, Afterschool and All Day Care schedule.There will
be weeks periodically throughout the year where working evenings,
weekends and holidays are required that may result in an adjusted
schedule and/or compensatory or overtime.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of the
Before School, Afterschool and All Day Care programs offered by
Community Services
- Interact and communicate in written and verbal formats with
residents, guests, colleagues, and team members to answer
questions, disseminate or explain information, etc. in such a way
that continues to foster a safe, fun, and educational
environment
- Answer telephone calls, e-mails, and in-person inquiries,
providing general department and program-specific information
and/or directing individuals to the appropriate person or
department
- Prepare and distribute routine correspondence, including
meeting minutes, memos, letters, reports, etc.
- Compile, copy, sort, and file records and documents in line
with Community Services policies and procedures
- Design, develop, implement, supervise and evaluate Before
School, Afterschool and All Day Care with feedback, input and
direction from the Community Services Director
- Work alongside the Community Services Assistant Director in the
marketing and promotion of Before School, Afterschool and All Day
Care
- With Human Resources and the Community Service Director,
recruit, interview, hire, train and maintain staffing for Before
School, Afterschool and All Day Care
- Register residents and guests for various programs, activities,
events, trips, and services and process payments in accordance with
department procedures for enrolling participants
- Photograph Before School, Afterschool and All Day Care
programs, activities, and events
- Serves as a back-up to the Before School, Afterschool and All
Day Care Youth Program Coordinator as needed
- Assist with execution of City-wide Community Services led
events, including, but not limited to Home Days and Fall Fest, as
directed by the Community Services Assistant Director or
Director
- Submit building work orders to the Recreation or Tech Services
as needed or requested
- Attend training seminars and meetings as required
- Perform other duties as assigned Requirements:
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, program,
activities, events, and services simultaneously, ensuring all
internal and external deadlines are met
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including
photocopiers and scanners, voicemail systems and personal
computers; operate laminator when needed
- Be intrinsically motivated to work independently while still
having a team-oriented mentality
- Availability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Represent the City of Independence in a professional
manner
- Certified to administer First Aid and CPR
- Certificate of Completion of Board of Health Serve Safe Class
Necessary Competencies:
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Prioritizing
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
- Planning and Organizing
Education:
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a related field Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years working with youth in a group care
setting in an educational or recreational environment
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Database Software; SportsMan (Preferred)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Must be able to work in the office, remote work will not
be an option unless special circumstances or accommodations are
made.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to
stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and
arms; and be able to lift up to 20 lbs when necessary.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The
City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: The City of Independence Ohio, Cleveland , Youth Program Coordinator, Other , Independence, Ohio
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