Youth CoordinatorPart-Time PositionHours 2:00 pm -6:00 pm Department: Youth ServicesReports to: Unit Manager Hours/week: 20Job Location: Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Type of Position: Part-TimeClassification: Non-Exempt Effective Date: July 2023 PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are expected to conform to the following:
- Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.
- Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government.
- Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, Tribal members, visitors, and vendors.
- Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities and educational programs.
- Comply with Lumbee Tribes policies and procedures.
- Maintain a current insurable drivers license.
POSITION PURPOSE The Youth Coordinator for the Boys and Girls Club will facilitate activities that reflect the core areas of the program as directed by the Unit Coordinator. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate specific activities that relates to the core areas of: - Sports fitness and recreation
- Character and leadership development
- Visual arts, performing arts and social skills
- Education and career development
- Health and life skills
Maintain the upkeep of the building. Responsible for transporting club members from site to site. Monitor the activities of the club members to ensure a safe environment. Communicate and collaborate programs status updates and upcoming activities and program needs. Participate in orientation, training and other personal and professional development related to assigned responsibilities. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS Experience:
- 1 3 years of prior work experience with tribal, social or community based youth services.
Education:
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must possess good communication skills, the ability to relate to diverse populations, organizational skills and positive working relations with both internal and external agencies and programs.
- A valid NC Drivers License is required.
- Applicant/Employee must also be willing to obtain a valid CDL license within (90) of hire.
WORK ENVIRONMENTWork environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.Physical demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with clients, vendors, and staff.Mental demands:There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.INDIAN PREFERENCEThe Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has implemented an Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are members of the Lumbee Tribe will be given primary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal membership. Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.OTHERConfidentiality:All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.Background Investigation:This position is subject to a criminal history background check, and a Motor Vehicle check. Candidates must successfully pass all required background checks in order to qualify for this position. Drug Screening:All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing. Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.
