Youth Program Coordinator Jobs

Background

Hudson River Community Sailing (HRCS) is an established and growing experiential education organization that uses sailing as a platform for teaching leadership and STEM to underserved NYC public school students. Through our dual mission, we develop academic success and leadership in NYC youth and provide maritime education to the city at large. We work in partnership with public schools to teach students math, science, and leadership through sailing and boatbuilding. HRCS serves the broader community through a community sailing school that provides sailing lessons and a membership program. HRCS has locations in Chelsea and Inwood.

Reports to the Youth Program Director

Summary

We seek a full-time Program Coordinator to work on the Sail Academy team who is a hands-on educator that can coordinate day-to-day programming, coach, teach, and solve educational and logistical problems to ensure that our classes consistently provide strong social-emotional and STEM content. The ideal candidate has youth development experience and enjoys teaching STEM and social-emotional concepts in a small class setting. Sailing proficiency is not required.

Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator’s main program area will be Sailing By Numbers (SBN), the 1st year program of Sail Academy’s 4-year afterschool program for high schoolers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to SBN program coordination and instruction:

• Supervise volunteers and part-time staff assisting in program
• In tandem with other staff, manage program promotion and recruitment
• Assist with management and instruction of other youth programs as needed
• Photo/video collection and organization
• Other administrative duties as required
• Manage inventory and purchase supplies/ equipment for hands-on activities
• Event coordination (trips, visits, special events)
• Provide staff and volunteers with briefing on their roles and responsibilities and consistent feedback on their performance
• Data collection (attendance, diagnostic tests, surveys, staff observation)
• Outreach to families and associates of the program
• Upon completing the Basic Keelboat Instructor Course, assist in on-water sailing instruction in youth programs and across departments as needed
• Lesson planning and curriculum implementation

Qualifications

• Youth development, counseling, or program development experience, preferably with students of
• Bachelor's degree or actively pursuing a degree

diverse backgrounds

• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Google suite
• Familiarity with outcome measurement
• The ability and interest to directly engage with students
• Availability to work evenings and weekends when necessary
• No sailing/boating experience is required, but an interest in these activities is helpful

We are accepting applicants immediately!

Compensation: $52,000 - $56,000 per year, commensurate with experience and benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401(k), and professional development funding

HRCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions: Please send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected] with the subject line: “Program Coordinator Chelsea”