Teen Coordinator - Twilight Centers

Teen Coordinators are the direct service providers of the twilight center program. They are responsible for coordinating all reporting, teen programs and events.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 21 years of age or older.
• Able to meet the scheduling needs required for this position.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Completion of Crisis Prevention/Intervention training or ability to complete within 30 days of hire.
• Able to lift up to 40lbs continuously.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of progressive experience supervising teens.
• 2 years of experience organizing and/or leading sports, arts & crafts, dance, and/or drama activities.
• Previous work experience in a public setting with a diverse population.
• Experience working with large groups independently.
• CPR/First Aid training/certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively communicate with participants, parents, and staff.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships.
• Ability to relate to and empathize with teen issues and deescalate conflicts.
• Excellent decision making skills and ability to carry out verbal and written instruction.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This environment includes walking, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and possible loud noises when exposed to activities in the gym or similar environment. Staff will be required to supervise groups of children and adults as well as assist in the accommodation of children and/or adults with disabilities (within parameters of provided training).

Works under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Building Director at his/her assigned Twilight Center.

• Enforce all Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation policies and rules.
• Understand and abide by all policies and procedures outlined in the Part-Time Employee Manual and the Community Center Staff Manual.
• Working knowledge of community center policies, procedures, programs, and services.
• Supervise Teen Program Leaders and Youth Crew.
• Oversee the planning, informing, and implementation of daily activities, field trips, and special events and assist with engaging participants, as needed.
• Actively promote and recruit participants for the twilight centers program, including field trips and special events.
• Assist building staff with monitoring of facility and other administrative duties, as assigned.
• Assist with the surveillance of program areas.
• Assist with implementation of Emergency Procedures (per MPS Recreation policy), as needed.
• Effectively communicate with participants/patrons, Recreation Supervisors, Part-Time Recreation Staff, Building Engineers, and Principals, or designee (where applicable).
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Work Site Varies

This posting is to hire for Washington HIgh School and in a new future North Division Twilight Centers but may be asked on occassion to work at other sites around the city if needed.

Typical Hours are:

Monday, Wednesday (5:30 PM - 9:15 PM)

Saturdays (5:30 PM - 10:15 PM)

$15 an hour