Youth Development Coordinator, Starfinder Foundation

Posted by on February 26, 2007

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Starfinder Foundation
Youth Development Coordinator

Join one of the fastest growing youth development organizations in Philadelphia. Starfinder Foundation is a dynamic nonprofit organization whose mission is to create inspirational learning environments where children and youth are encouraged, through soccer, to develop strong moral character, strive for academic excellence and live with a positive attitude regardless of their socio-economic status.

Starfinder is looking to hire an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic person to take our current youth leadership programs to the next level. The Youth Development Coordinator (YDC), reporting to the Director of Programs, will be involved in determining the vision and setting the standard for all programs serving youth aged 12-22. This person will be responsible for all aspects of the development, promotion, implementation and evaluation of Starfinder?s youth leadership programs, including summer camps, mentoring programs, certification courses, job and college readiness training, and volunteer/service learning programs.

We are looking for an energetic person who loves to work with children and youth, and who can act as a role model both on and off the field. Other essential skills include networking, program planning, budget preparation, supervision, program evaluation, volunteer recruitment and coaching. The Youth Development Coordinator must be able to work independently, while also working effectively as part of the overall program team.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in education, sports management and/or coaching and strong experience in soccer. Ideally, this person will have five years experience in the field of youth development and/or education, and five years experience in youth coaching ? specifically soccer coaching. We are looking for someone who wants to be a role model for kids and help them achieve their potential and their dreams. Background clearances are required. Salary range is in the mid-30s.

Send cover letter, resume and at least three job references to employment@starfinderfoundation.org.