Youth Programs Lead & Development Coach

Responsibilities

• Ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into programs and activities
• Providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth
• Ensuring the incorporation of character development, age-appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities
• Ensuring that cultural diversity programs are implemented—assisting in the planning, implementation, and delivery of exciting and engaging educational activities and programs for youth ages 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, and 13-18
• Delivering a broad range of tournaments, on the spot fun drop‑in games and activities in all Club areas
• Keeping all equipment and supplies maintained and cared for on a daily basis.
• Assist Unit Director, Director of Program Development and Director of Operations at all times
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of youth development principles and practices, procedures and resources related to all program areas.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some college preferred or equivalent experience or training with youth ages 6-18 years.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Minimum of one year of experience working with youth ages 6-18.
• Need to be able to run more than one activity and control a large group of 25

Relationships

• Internal:
  Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff, including supervisor (professional and volunteer) and Club members to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and explain guidelines/give instructions/instruct and advise/counsel.
• External:
  Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in promoting and marketing the Club and resolving challenges when appropriate.

• Experience in working with youth
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to deal with the general public
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Valid State Drivers License to satisfy insurance company regulations to drive Club vehicles

Work is conducted in a Club setting, indoors and outside.

• Maintain a high energy level
• Be comfortable performing multi‑faced projects in conjunction with day‑to‑day activities