Program Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee high-quality programs that drive BGCA's priority outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles
• Build programming that is fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for youth in 1st through 5th grade, and that produces measurable impact
• Evaluate programs regularly and adjust to meet member needs
• Provide program content for newsletters, publications, and reports
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned direct reports under the direction of the Traditional Club Director
• Provide leadership, direction, and on-the-spot and reflective feedback to staff and volunteers
• Promote and model the Club's core values: excellence, impact-driven work, teamwork, and integrity
• Establish an environment that ensures the health and safety of all members
• Be on the floor assisting with floor management when members are in the Club
• Manage behavioral and disciplinary issues per Club policy
• Support new member orientation in partnership with Club staff
• Communicate daily with the Traditional Club Director on overall Club and program operations
• Promote the Club during school open houses, community events, and partner activities
• Work collaboratively with community partners to enhance services
• Aid in the planning and execution of all special events at the Club
• Create staff schedules and ensure appropriate staffing coverage
• On snow days, no-school days, and unexpected full days, cover shifts as needed to ensure the Club can open safely
• Attend all required organizational meetings, including monthly all-staff meetings and supervisor meetings

Employment Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or three years of equivalent experience in a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth-serving organizations
• Demonstrated experience working with youth in grades 1st through 5th
• Supervisory experience preferred, ideally in a youth-serving or nonprofit environment
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, mentor, and hold staff accountable
• Positive, solutions-oriented outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of youth development principles and behavior management aligned with the Club's core values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, high expectations, and safety
• Ability to provide both immediate and reflective feedback that supports positive youth development

Physical Requirements

• Capacity to observe, interact with, and communicate effectively among youth, staff, volunteers, and parents to ensure a safe and supportive Club environment
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods during a shift
• Ability to safely operate general office equipment (computers, phones, copiers)