Position: Teen Coordinator
Location: Ferndale, WA
Hours: 2:00pm to 6:30pm
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Starting Pay: $20.00/per hour
Where passion meets impact
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County, our goal is to develop our next generation of community leaders. We are proud to be the largest youth serving organization in Whatcom County and we are always looking for dedicated educators to enrich our classrooms, Clubhouses, and our community. We believe it is important for our team to reflect the diverse neighborhoods we are located in and strive to be a safe, patient place for all kids.
Our Ferndale and Bellingham clubhouses are actively seeking a Teen Coordinator that is available Monday through Friday (approx. 25-29 hrs./week). This is a permanent part-time position, not a temporary position. This position is responsible for managing the delivery of a broad range of youth development programs for teens (grades 6- 12), which increase participation in an outcome-driven Club experience. The Teen Coordinator is responsible for leading the daily program to ensure quality targeted programming and priority outcomes. This includes accountability for member recruitment/enrollment and program management, supervision and training of program staff, family involvement, and assuring that members are provided with programming that promotes physical activity, pro-social engagement, community service, career and academic development as well as healthy lifestyles.
If you enjoy being in the company of teenagers and want to make a difference, you've come to the right place and we look forward to meeting you!
Visit our website to learn more about how we are inspiring opportunities and modeling excellence for everyone who walks through our doors.
BENEFITS:
Employee assistance program (free to all employees)
No weekend work
Sick Days accrual per WA State Sick Leave Law for part-time employees
401k plan after 60 days (up to 6% match after 1 year of service)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Valid proof of vaccine completion is required, in the form of a CDC-compliant vaccination record card or photo of the card; or, documentation of vaccination from a health care provider or electronic health record; or, state immunization information system record; or, for an individual who was vaccinated outside of the United States, a reasonable equivalent of any of the above. Personal attestation is not an acceptable form of verification of COVID-19 vaccination
Valid driver license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record as determined by BGCWC. Must be 23 years old or older and 5 years driving experience to drive Club owned and operated vehicles
Knowledge and/or experience working with a non-profit youth development agency, Boys & Girls Club experience preferred
Proficient skill with Google Suite (especially Google Drive)
Strong organization, ability to work unsupervised, attention to detail, professional presence, strong customer relations skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Expertise in youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way
Three years’ experience working with youth
Proven ability to manage large groups of youth
Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
Ability to successfully pass a background check according to the organization’s policy
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. We value diversity - in backgrounds and experiences - and encourage people from all swaths of life to apply. Together we can build great futures for all youth in our community.
