Teen Coordinator

Teen Coordinator

The Teen Coordinator supervises and guides a group of 20 to 25 teens, implements job readiness curriculum, exposes teens to a variety of responsibilities and experiences, facilitates workshops, and provides coaching and mentoring to the teen Leaders-in-Training (LIT) and Careers-in-Training (CIT) programs.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise teens at all times and monitor behavior and interactions.
• Manage teen Camp experiences, which includes staff shadowing, job readiness workshops, basic youth development with younger campers, and volunteering in the kitchen and dining hall.
• Support teens in age-appropriate fun experiences with their peers.
• Facilitate mediation, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure teens gain job skills and vocational training.
• Work as a liaison between teens and staff to sustain a positive, safe, and fun environment.
• Facilitate lesson plans including finances, budgeting, interviewing, managing stress, and public speaking.
• Support teens in personal growth, character development, goal setting, and skill development during their time at Camp.
• Other duties as specified by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum three years of experience supervising teens.
• Ability to provide a high level of supervision and youth development in all activities (i.e., overnight hikes, talent shows, workshops, times of high stress, and generally throughout the day).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers, parents, and youth.
• Ability to handle difficult or stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Being a strong role model.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Desire to work outdoors 24/7.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with youth in an overnight camp setting.
• Experience working with youth from disadvantaged circumstances.

Physical Requirements

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon employment.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain for at least 3 miles.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours (with breaks).
• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 30° to 100°.

Schedule

• Temporary/Seasonal Summer position.
• Applicants should be available June 7 - August 7, 2023 to work & live on-site at our Camp location in Northern California (Mendocino County).
• Staff members work 40-56 hours/week depending on position with two days off per week. Days off vary per session.

Benefits

• Onsite lodging is provided for all staff.
• Three cooked meals per day are provided onsite, including on days off (gluten-free, vegan, & vegetarian options).
• Free onsite laundry.
• Employee Assistance Program: In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support.
• Sick Time.
• Onsite workout facilities.
• Free Wifi access in the staff lounge.
• Free 1-year membership to the American Camp Association.

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. At BGCSF, our decisions are based on other factors and are dependent on the circumstances of each position. Depending on the need and requirement of the position, an individual could be hired at or near the entry-level, mid-level or top of the range for their role and compensation. As such, a reasonable estimate for this temporary summer position from June 7 - August 7, 2023, is $3,450.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

If you're excited about this opportunity, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply and attach a cover letter explaining why it would be a good fit. You may just be the right candidate!