Position: Explorer Program Coordinator
Location: 321 East 111th St. New York, NY 10029
Salary Range: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: 20-25 hours per week
Employment Type: Part Time, Non – Exempt
About Us
Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.
Job Summary
The Explorer Program Coordinator participates in developing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating educational, recreational, and social programs. He/she will also assist in managing support staff, including program assistants, operations assistants, group leaders, and volunteers.
Responsibilities
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Under the supervision of the Age Group Director, oversee the implementation and facilitation of programs and curricula
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Assist in the planning and management of daily assisting with coordination and implementation of daily activities in the clubhouse and external spaces
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Assist Age Group Director with special events, parent activities, and trips
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Assist Age Group Director in managing training, supervision, and evaluation of frontline staff and volunteers
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Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior and communicate behavior incidents with the Age Group Director and other necessary staff
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Attend mandatory professional development trainings
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Previous experience in youth development, education, or afterschool
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Strong communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with young children, staff, and parents
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Experience managing multiple priorities
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Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively
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Experience managing staff preferred
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Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
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First Aid and CPR certification desirable
What We Offer
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PTO: Sick time only
The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in youth development, education, or afterschool programs
- Strong communication skills with children, staff, and parents
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience managing staff
- Associate or bachelor's degree
- First Aid and CPR certification
What We Do
The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization dedicated to empowering boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, through diverse and inclusive after-school and weekend programming. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs, fostering a supportive community and a strong sense of brotherhood to help members develop into quality young men.
