The Training Coordinator will (1) develop and implement in person and online trainings for staff and volunteers to strengthen skill sets of staff and effectiveness when coaching on how to best serve low-income youth, (2) train site directors on how to effectively administer trainings to other staff and volunteers, (3) create a database of online training materials and trainings that can be used to train future staff and volunteers, and (4) conduct an analysis of the Club's ability to fight poverty and improve program outcomes.
Service Activities
Examine the impact of high-quality education, enrichment, and recreation programming delivered during afterschool time on the development of academic and social-emotional skills, as well as confidence among children served
Pilot trainings in a series of online and in-person training sessions for all BGCUC staff members
Evaluate the trainings and make modifications as needed
Teach other staff members how to conduct effective trainings
Learn best practices for presentations and trainings
Create interactive, online trainings
Community Need Addressed
This VISTA project is designed to help the Boys and Girls Clubs of Utah County serve more youth more effectively and in so doing, help BGCUC more fully fulfill its mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Position Outcomes
The Training Coordinator VISTA will create and implement staff and volunteer trainings that will help staff and volunteers to work more effectively with youth and develop necessary skills for their positions.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers
Decisions
Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers