Youth Coordinator

Classification Title

Youth Coordinator

Department

Youth Program

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Youth Coordinator is responsible for providing a safe and welcoming environment and meaningful activities for youth to thrive and prepare for their futures. The Youth Coordinator plans and supervises youth activities including cultural, educational and recreational activities, while ensuring safety and security of program participants.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform. This list of responsibilities is intended to be representative of the duties performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such duties relate to the position.

• Work as a team member to create and maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that helps Nisqually youth to thrive, reach their goals and plan for their futures.
• Work in partnership with internal and external partners to provide age-appropriate wrap-around services for youth including but not limited to health, behavioral health, education, recreation, nutrition, sports / fitness, vocational services, culture and language.
• Contribute to planning, scheduling and implementing activities and events. Procure materials and supplies, coordinate youth transportation, arrange field-trips, confirm logistics and coordinate with guest speakers or instructors when needed.
• Maintain positive communication and interactions with Management, other employees, youth, parents / guardians, volunteers, internal and external partners.
• Assist youth in resolving basic problems and conflict situations or obtain information and guidance from supervisor as needed.
• Drive program vehicle for pick-up and drop-off of youth to and from the program, and field trips ensuring each one is delivered to the appropriate destination.
• Monitor facility to ensure emergency, safety, fire, fitness, health and nutrition procedures are followed and inform supervisor of compliance concerns.
• Prepare, collect, review and organize forms, program records, reports, or other documents.
• Maintain confidentiality in all record-keeping and reporting.
• Perform as team leader for lower level program staff and volunteers when needed.
• Perform mandatory reporter responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SUPERVISION

This position does not supervise.

COMPETENCIES

Possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge of :

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