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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

STARS Teen Program Coordinator

Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$52K/yr - $52K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is a part of the City of Fort Myers, dedicated to fostering long-term careers for its employees. The Teen Program Coordinator will oversee the daily operations of teen programs, focusing on leadership, education, and personal development for at-risk youth aged 11-18. This role involves planning, developing, and implementing program activities while ensuring alignment with the City of Fort Myers Rising STARS Program.

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Responsibilities

As appropriate to facility, coordinate city services for special events held at city facilities

Plan, develop, implement, and coordinate recreational / educational activities

Book facilities for public or private events to generate revenue

Maintain revenue and attendance reports to track revenue and facility usage

Responsible for pursuing grant and sponsorship opportunities

This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace

Performs other duties as assigned

Plan, develop and implement STARS educational program activities

Develop and plan activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine of STARS

Provide staff and participants with appropriate leadership during program

Communicate with Parents through meetings and conferences

Coordinate with School Districts on curriculum base activities

Assist S.T.A.R.S. management with the application of grant funding; maintaining responsibility to deliver grant outcomes and utilize methods with which to report on those outcomes at specified reporting periods

Keep aligned of teen trends in the nation, state and community regarding what affects teens and their lives

Stay connected with teen coalitions and other organizations that serve teens, forming and maintaining relationships that serve the City’s Recreational programs

Conduct periodic self-assessment and community assessments/surveys to determine the needs of teens

Qualification

Program developmentLeadership experienceCommunication skillsRecreation administrationYouth interactionGrant writingCommunity engagementPublic relationsFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationTeamworkOrganizational skillsConflict resolutionConfidentialityTime managementMotivational skills

Required

Associates degree in Recreation Administration, Business Administration, Education, or related field

Three years' experience in recreation administration, education, public relations, coordination of programs and interaction with youth in structured programming or related work; and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be substituted for the degree

Experience with program development and evaluation with understanding of progressive success of those programs

Ability to motivate and encourage students in low academic achievement to their highest ability and measure success through periodic assessment

Leadership, supervision, and management experience preferred in a youth services, family support or K-12 educational setting

Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

Successful completion of Department of Children and Families (DCF) childcare competency training Part I required within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion; remaining Parts within one (1) year of hire or promotion; and annual in-service

First Aid and CPR certifications within one year of appointment