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City Of Gary

Asst. Youth Services Coordinator

Gary, IN · On-site

$40K/yr

Youth Services JOB TITLE: Asst. Youth Services Coordinator STATUS: Full-Time The Family & Youth Services Program Assistant works as part of the City of Gary's Constituent Services team and provides ...

The Salvation Army

Youth Mentor

Chicago, IL

$18.11 - $21.74/hr

Youth Program Coordinator FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt STATUS TYPE: RPT PAY GARDE: 203 PAY RANGE: $18 ... Act as the liaison to youth, agency, families, and DFSS personnel. * Assist with data collection ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant youth program coordinator in the United States is $54,198.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $63,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assistant youth program coordinator do?

An Assistant Youth Program Coordinator helps plan, organize, and supervise activities and programs designed for young people. They support the main coordinator in implementing educational, recreational, and mentoring initiatives, ensuring all activities run smoothly and safely. Their responsibilities often include assisting with event planning, maintaining records, communicating with parents, and providing guidance to youth participants. They also help evaluate program effectiveness and may assist in training volunteers or junior staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant youth program coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Youth Program Coordinator, you need experience in youth development, program planning, and a relevant degree such as social work, education, or psychology. Familiarity with scheduling software, communication platforms, and basic data management systems is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help you build rapport with youth and collaborate effectively with staff. These skills are crucial to creating engaging programs, ensuring participant safety, and supporting the organization's mission.

What are some common challenges faced by assistant youth program coordinators, and how can they be effectively managed?

Assistant Youth Program Coordinators often encounter challenges such as balancing administrative tasks with direct youth engagement, managing diverse participant needs, and ensuring effective communication among team members. Time management and adaptability are essential, as the role frequently requires shifting between planning activities, handling logistics, and responding to unexpected issues. Building strong relationships with both youth participants and colleagues helps foster a positive environment, while ongoing professional development can support skill growth and resilience in the face of challenges.

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Youth Mentor & Activity Specialist

Sioux Falls, SD • On-site

Children, Youth, and Families
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Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

**This position is eligible for a $500 hiring bonus**

Department: Out of School Time

Job Status: Relief                                            

Reports to: Middle School Youth Program Coordinator

Position Supervises: None

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:15 PM – 6:00 PM

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you looking for a meaningful, hands-on opportunity to work with middle school students? As a Youth Mentor & Activity Specialist, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where students can grow, learn, and thrive.

What You’ll Do:

  • Be a positive presence by supervising students and ensuring their safety at all times.
  • Build real connections through games, conversations, and activities that help students feel welcome and valued.
  • Lead engaging programs by planning and facilitating at least 11 academic, recreational, and social-emotional activities each month.
  • Keep things running smoothly by helping maintain clean, organized spaces and assisting with hygiene when needed.
  • Support families and students by communicating clearly, following behavior plans, and upholding our values every day.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)

Programming 

  • Supervise middle school students in a safe and enriching environment 
  • Provide appropriate supervision of students to ensure safety and intervene when necessary 
  • Actively engage with students through games, play, conversation, etc. 
  • Plan a minimum of 11 activities per month as assigned by the Middle School Youth Program Coordinator and submit to Coordinator in advance for approval 
  • Facilitate activities as assigned by Coordinator 
  • Complete van driver and provide safe transportation to off-site activities and field trips 
  • Clean and organize afterschool spaces to ensure they are safe and developmentally appropriate 
  • Help students with personal hygiene 
  • Track attendance, snack records and participation as requested 
  • Assist with data collection and reporting as requested 
  • Report any incidents, behaviors, injuries, etc. to Coordinator and assist in completing related forms as requested 
  • Support students and implement consequences as identified in the organization’s policies and procedures and any written behavior plans 

Student and Family Supports 

  • Communicate student and family needs with Middle School Youth Program Coordinator to facilitate referral to community resources 
  • Participate in and help with special events and family nights 

General 

  • Attend scheduled meetings and required trainings, which may occur outside of regularly scheduled hours 
  • Complete all required trainings within identified timeframe 
  • Report any safety, maintenance or equipment concerns to Coordinator as soon as possible 
  • Be a positive role model for students by being a positive, active and engaged member of the team 
  • Maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive information 
  • Report any instances (or suspected instances) of child abuse and neglect to the proper authorities 
  • Report any instances (or suspected instances) of child abuse and neglect to proper authorities

Responsible for other duties as assigned.

POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Diploma and/or state education requirements required

Experience: Previous experience working with youth preferred, but not required.

Skills: Ability to build relationships with students; ability to communicate clearly and positively; Ability to lead a group of students in an activity; Ability to respond calmly to unexpected situations.

Licenses: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

A. Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak and bend on a daily basis

B. Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs on a daily basis 

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