Part-Time - Site Coordinator
25 days ago
Santa Ana
Job Description Site Coordinator - Ignite Youth Leadership Program Unite Health Share Ministries (UHSM) is a nonprofit, faith-based health sharing ministry that facilitates member-to-member health sharing among fellow Christians, serving as a connector to administer medical cost sharing. The UHSM mission is to help Christian families fulfill their God-given purpose to care for one another and to positively impact our communities. Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, UHSM takes a modern approach to health sharing that prioritizes holistic health and wellbeing. UHSM offers simple, fair, and friendly health share programs to its members. IGNITE Youth Leadership Program We are a unique sports and leadership ministry that empowers teams of youth (middle and high school age) to coach, mentor, and walk alongside their younger peers (elementary school age) through sports activities and games. Primarily, and due to popularity, that sport has been soccer. However, we do weave into our curriculum other sports, interactive games, and activities (waste basket tennis, chair hockey, scooterball, etc.). Alongside this we build up that same youth leader team with weekly classes and workshops around prayer and faith, leadership, community engagement, and workforce development. About this role The IYLP Site Coordinator will provide direct support to the Kid Works – Santa Ana IGNITE Youth Leadership Program, the Site Director, and the IGNITE youth leaders on and during all activities and programs. This includes but is not limited to assistance in coordinating, scheduling, and managing character sports classes and community engagement programs with partner, Kid Works, OC. Included is the assistance with the training, recruitment, and selection of youth leaders along with community outreach and brand awareness, facilitating faith and leadership workshops, and providing a positive and faith filled presence to the community. This position will also require the familiarization of the program manual along with occasional administrative updates, proofreading, possible data collection, and reporting. Additionally, work around social media posts, pictures, and content will be required. Details • 20-25 hours per week., • Typically, after school hours, Monday – Thursday 12:00pm / 1:00pm to 7:00pm and occasional once a month field trip and UHSM Headquarters visit. Schedule will be determined in collaboration with Site Director. Key Responsibilities Logistics • Provide support and co-lead (with the Site Director) on all matters related to the IGNITE Youth Leadership Program. This includes but is not limited to character sports classes, the IGNITE senior program, goals and outcomes, recruitment and development of students, student disciplinary matters, partner site meetings and collaboration events, team meetings, and leadership and faith development., • Aiding in the proofreading and ongoing updates of the IGNITE Youth Leadership Program Manual. Including but not limited to translation into Spanish, updates of documents, games and activities, expectation forms, wordsmithing, organizing, structuring, and cleaning up of all content., • Responsible for the supervision, coordination, and implementation of character sports classes and or community engagement programs. These are generally held two days a week after school (Mon / Weds). The coordinator is responsible for working closely with the Site Director in the creation of or adaptation of curriculum, recruitment of students to the program, community outreach (awareness), setting of goals related to IGNITE program outcomes, and maintaining the IGNITE culture within the classes., • Responsible for the supervision, coordination, and implementation of four (4) joint community engagement events titled, IGNITE in the Streets. Combined with Kid Works Family and Community Engagement Department, execute neighborhood family events that include character sports, BBQ, prayer, and arts and crafts for kids. Also included is notification and promotion of events to the Kid Works surrounding neighborhood (in collaboration with Kid Works parent council)., • Provide co-direction and supervision for IYLP youth leadership senior team (10-15 students) on all character sports, including but not limited to youth leader speaking schedule, station assignments, dates, timeline for the classes, talking points, set-up and break down of all necessary equipment, as well as the travel and supervision of said IYLP youth senior team to other KidWorks Spoke Centers and or collaboration with outside partners (if needed)., • Maintain consistent communication and relationship with all IGNITE Youth Leaders, Site Director, Fireside Director and Founder, and partner site administrators (Kid Works OC)., • Responsible for the collaboration with IYLP social media student leader (s). This includes guiding and coaching designated IGNITE Youth Leader in taking pictures, uploading to social media accounts, communication with Site Director on any questions, and adding appropriate tags and subject matter. Occasional consultation with UHSM Marketing Operations Manager and Graphic Designer required as well., • Lead and facilitate conversation in team meetings around leadership and faith., • Maintain consistent communication with the Site Director. This position will also serve as the main point of contact in the absence of the director., • Attend and engage in monthly IGNITE Youth Empowerment Nights that will include but not limited to suggestions on biblical topics, prayer, assisting with introductions to guest speakers, and modeling vulnerable conversations with youth leaders and student participants., • Responsible for all communication (emails, meeting updates, staff meetings) for above mentioned programs to students and designated Kid Works, OC staff. Also included is any and all necessary communication and outreach to and with Kid Works parent council and the surrounding neighborhood., • Co-plan and co-coordinate all field trip detail and logistics., • Help supervise all youth leaders and communicate clearly to parents and partner site on trip details and logistics. Required Qualifications • Must have at least 1-2 years of hands-on youth development experience., • Enrolled in a local college/university, trade school (working towards a degree/certification), or certification program., • Must be able to pass background check and TB test., • Must be detailed, highly organized and possess the ability to prioritize and time manage., • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Intermediate MS Excel and Word required., • Strong data collection and analytical skills., • Be a person of integrity who follows and believes in God the Father, his son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit (as per UHSM mission). Preferred Qualifications • Spanish Bilingual., • Bachelor's degree, • Familiarity with and ability to post on social media platforms. Position will work alongside designated youth leaders to take pictures, post, and edit all language around content. Will also work occasionally with UHSM Marketing Operations Manager and Graphic Designer., • Experience with sports (or love of the game), sports leagues, non-profit, education, or community activation and service desired., • Excellent team player and interpersonal relational skills. UHSM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.