Program Coordinator, Youth Development​/Crown Heights & La Casita After School Program

Program Coordinator, Youth Development Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Youth Development Program Manager, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the quality and effectiveness of the Club Crown Heights (CCH) and La Casita Programs and CCH Measure X funds. The role oversees staff, volunteers, interns, and trainees, managing daily program activities to ensure alignment with the agency's mission and compliance with all policies, procedures, and contract requirements.

The Coordinator works in a culturally sensitive manner, abides by legal and ethical standards, and serves as a liaison between Lifeline and the community, including schools, law enforcement, other collaborative partners, and the City of Oceanside. The Coordinator demonstrates knowledge of trauma‑informed, client‑driven, and culturally competent care. The Program Coordinator establishes a safe after‑school program that provides academics, skills development, education, work readiness, STEM Labs, recreation, and occasional field trips, ensuring all services are implemented through a client‑driven wellness and recovery model that is strength‑based, culturally relevant, and trauma‑informed.

• Meets the program performance outcomes as outlined in the contract with the City of Oceanside, Measure X funds and other funding sources.
• Completes all enrollment paperwork with all participants and creates appropriate files containing all necessary signatures and consent forms.
• Complies with San Diego County, State and Local regulations and policy per contract.
• Plans and implements tutoring, STEM and other academic activities to be provided to all youth participants.
• Coordinates and refers youth to other Lifeline programs and assists with the enrollment process as needed.
• Assists Program Manager/Director with coordination and planning of events and programming at the resource centers in Oceanside (i.e. John Landes, Crown Heights, Libby Lake, and Chavez).
• Serves as a liaison between Youth Development programs and other Lifeline programs (i.e. S4S, Girls Seek, CAT/JD, ATD, CHOICE, VIVA, CinA, TLR, Connections) to promote in‑house program coordination.
• Coordinates, supports, and assists other Youth Development Program Managers and Director to ensure success with all Youth Development contracts.
• Maintains statistics and meets reporting requirements for Youth Development programs on the specified database, including program‑specific ETO database.
• Utilizes a data collection system, maintains data, and completes reports as needed to the funding source.
• Assists the Program Manager/Director with completing all necessary reports monthly for contracts with the City of Oceanside, Measure X, and other funding sources.
• Facilitates the day‑to‑day planning, supervision and implementation of the program and provides age‑appropriate activities and events for youth.
• Provides supervision and guidance to CCH and La Casita staff as needed.
• Attends monthly team meetings and other meetings as required.
• Helps to develop skill‑building curriculum and schedule activities.
• Arranges sports, recreational and enrichment activities on a daily basis.
• Maximizes the safety of the environment and activities for participants and staff.
• Maintains a clean and organized environment.
• Interacts and communicates in a positive manner with youth, parents, school administrators, City of Oceanside representatives and staff to ensure smooth operation of the program.
• Plans program activities, completing program calendar in advance, keeping it up to date and making it available to parents, staff and youth.
• Provides direct service and supervision to youth participants as required.
• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with schools and other youth‑serving organizations.
• Monitors and evaluates youth progress and participation to ensure contract compliance.
• Serves as a mentor to youth.
• Attends retreats, conferences and training workshops as required.
• Works with the community to recruit, schedule, train, and supervise volunteers and interns.
• Coordinates and plans special projects; such as Crown Heights Festival, Halloween, Dia del Nino, and Civic Leadership Programs.
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