Teen Coordinator Floater
Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Experienced
Teen Coordinator (Floater)
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Greater Pittsburgh Region; travel required
Status: Salaried/Exempt
Compensation: Starting Salary of $40,000
About us
BGCWPA is a mission-based organization that hires employees that are recognized as leaders
in their field with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values, embrace diversity
and offer great benefits which allows our employees to maintain work/life balance. We serve
more than 5,000 young people annually through programs, services, and outreach. An affiliate
of a national organization-Boys & Girls Clubs of America. We are one of the largest
comprehensive out of school time providers in Allegheny & Somerset County.
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, we celebrate and support what makes people
different. For the benefit of our youth, our families, and our communities, BGCWPA is proud to
be an equal opportunity workplace that intentionally hires, trains, and supports staff that are
representative of the many communities we serve. We are committed to hiring diverse and talented folks regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
Job Summary
The position will support, coordinate and implement teen programs and support the Teen
Program Managers, Directors and Coordinators in: planning, promoting, coordinating and
implementing teen programming. The Teen Coordinator will also support and implement
mentoring programs, workforce development and social-emotional learning programs, in
addition to supporting recruitment efforts. This position will assist each of the teen programs and
locations in our organization to fill in as needed, and support with technical and operational
assistance. This position requires flexibility with schedule and reporting to different BGCWPA
locations within Allegheny County.
Responsibilities
Coordinates a broad range of programs for teens, such as, educational, physical fitness, social,
recreational, and arts & crafts; provides broad oversight of program activities at BGCWPA’s
Clubhouses and program sites; based on overall plan for teen and mentoring programming
across the agency -- plans, develops, oversees implementation and supervises programs, and
performs related administrative duties. Emphasis placed on Boys & Girls Club of America’s
priority outcomes of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy
Lifestyles. Experience implementing the five key elements for positive youth development: a
safe, positive environment, fun, supportive relationships, opportunities and expectations,
recognition in addition to high-yield learning activities, targeted programs and regular
attendance is a must. Recruitment efforts are also an essential part of the role.
● Knowledge of the principles and practices of youth program development;
● Support recruitment efforts to increase teen enrollment;
● Ability to take initiative to design and elevate programs;
● Ability to prepare accurate and complete statistical reports representing the activity
and progress of programs;
● Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement special events and fundraisers to
support teen programs;
● Ability to respond to and attempt to resolve conflicts that may arise among the
members and/or staff in a calm and professional manner;
● Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with youth and
their families as well as community leaders participating in the programs;
● Ability to use restorative practices and a trauma informed approach to engage teens;
● Demonstrated ability in working with young people, families and community leaders.
Requirements
● A commitment to the mission and programs of BGCWPA
● Minimum of 2 years of training in social services, education or a related field and a
minimum of 1 year work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization
supporting the needs of youth;
● High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree and teaching certification or closely
related field preferred; Education, Social Work, K-12, human performance enhancement,
human services or related field
● Knowledge of adult development and positive youth development with an ability to design
learning strategies and programs to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas of
youth development, leadership development, management, and organizational
effectiveness
● Serve as a role model and representative of BGCWPA, consistently demonstrating our core
values
● Demonstrated ability to work effectively with young people in a positive manner
● Strong verbal and written communication skills
● Strong time management, organization, and project prioritization skills are required.
● Must be available to work evenings and the occasional weekend
● Proficient in Google Suite.
● The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs function require the following
physical demands: lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing, any/or pulling, climbing to
include steps, balancing, stooping, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and
signification fine fingered dexterity. Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air
conditioning, heat, dust fumes, noise, close quarters, etc.
● Perform all additional duties and tasks assigned by leadership/supervisors.
Certifications and Clearances
BGCPWA’s highest priority is the safety of the youth we serve. CPR, Pediatric First Aid, Child
Abuse Prevention, Criminal History, FBI Clearance, NSOR Certificate, PA Disclosure, PA Staff
Health Assessment, TB Test, and Mandated Reporter certification required upon hire or within 6
months.
Notice
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or
genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic
information, disability, or veteran status.
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Greater Pittsburgh Region; travel required
Status: Salaried/Exempt
Compensation: Starting Salary of $40,000
About us
BGCWPA is a mission-based organization that hires employees that are recognized as leaders
in their field with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values, embrace diversity
and offer great benefits which allows our employees to maintain work/life balance. We serve
more than 5,000 young people annually through programs, services, and outreach. An affiliate
of a national organization-Boys & Girls Clubs of America. We are one of the largest
comprehensive out of school time providers in Allegheny & Somerset County.
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, we celebrate and support what makes people
different. For the benefit of our youth, our families, and our communities, BGCWPA is proud to
be an equal opportunity workplace that intentionally hires, trains, and supports staff that are
representative of the many communities we serve. We are committed to hiring diverse and talented folks regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
Job Summary
The position will support, coordinate and implement teen programs and support the Teen
Program Managers, Directors and Coordinators in: planning, promoting, coordinating and
implementing teen programming. The Teen Coordinator will also support and implement
mentoring programs, workforce development and social-emotional learning programs, in
addition to supporting recruitment efforts. This position will assist each of the teen programs and
locations in our organization to fill in as needed, and support with technical and operational
assistance. This position requires flexibility with schedule and reporting to different BGCWPA
locations within Allegheny County.
Responsibilities
Coordinates a broad range of programs for teens, such as, educational, physical fitness, social,
recreational, and arts & crafts; provides broad oversight of program activities at BGCWPA’s
Clubhouses and program sites; based on overall plan for teen and mentoring programming
across the agency -- plans, develops, oversees implementation and supervises programs, and
performs related administrative duties. Emphasis placed on Boys & Girls Club of America’s
priority outcomes of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy
Lifestyles. Experience implementing the five key elements for positive youth development: a
safe, positive environment, fun, supportive relationships, opportunities and expectations,
recognition in addition to high-yield learning activities, targeted programs and regular
attendance is a must. Recruitment efforts are also an essential part of the role.
● Knowledge of the principles and practices of youth program development;
● Support recruitment efforts to increase teen enrollment;
● Ability to take initiative to design and elevate programs;
● Ability to prepare accurate and complete statistical reports representing the activity
and progress of programs;
● Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement special events and fundraisers to
support teen programs;
● Ability to respond to and attempt to resolve conflicts that may arise among the
members and/or staff in a calm and professional manner;
● Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with youth and
their families as well as community leaders participating in the programs;
● Ability to use restorative practices and a trauma informed approach to engage teens;
● Demonstrated ability in working with young people, families and community leaders.
Requirements
● A commitment to the mission and programs of BGCWPA
● Minimum of 2 years of training in social services, education or a related field and a
minimum of 1 year work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization
supporting the needs of youth;
● High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree and teaching certification or closely
related field preferred; Education, Social Work, K-12, human performance enhancement,
human services or related field
● Knowledge of adult development and positive youth development with an ability to design
learning strategies and programs to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas of
youth development, leadership development, management, and organizational
effectiveness
● Serve as a role model and representative of BGCWPA, consistently demonstrating our core
values
● Demonstrated ability to work effectively with young people in a positive manner
● Strong verbal and written communication skills
● Strong time management, organization, and project prioritization skills are required.
● Must be available to work evenings and the occasional weekend
● Proficient in Google Suite.
● The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs function require the following
physical demands: lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing, any/or pulling, climbing to
include steps, balancing, stooping, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and
signification fine fingered dexterity. Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air
conditioning, heat, dust fumes, noise, close quarters, etc.
● Perform all additional duties and tasks assigned by leadership/supervisors.
Certifications and Clearances
BGCPWA’s highest priority is the safety of the youth we serve. CPR, Pediatric First Aid, Child
Abuse Prevention, Criminal History, FBI Clearance, NSOR Certificate, PA Disclosure, PA Staff
Health Assessment, TB Test, and Mandated Reporter certification required upon hire or within 6
months.
Notice
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or
genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic
information, disability, or veteran status.
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