Assistant Program Manager

Overview

The Recreational Center Assistant Program Manager supports the oversight, coordination, and daily operations of multiple R-Center locations. They ensure high-quality implementation of restorative practices, prevention programming, and youth development services across sites. This position provides direct restorative practice support including circles, mediation, de-escalation, mentoring, and psycho-educational groups for youth and adults.

Full time, 35 hours per week. Monday
- Friday1:30pm-9pm when school is in session, Monday
- Friday 10am- 5:30pm during school breaks.

Recreational Centers

• Support administration, coordination, and daily operations across multiple R-Center sites
• Provide direct supervision and support to Social Learning Specialists, interns, and volunteers
• Facilitate restorative practice interventions, circles, mediations, and de-escalation support
• Maintain and supervise the restorative/calming space for youth
• Respond to building conflicts and behavioral escalations as needed
• Co-facilitate restorative practice trainings for staff, youth, families, and community partners
• Assist with data collection, documentation, and tracking of restorative interventions
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with funder and agency requirements
• Assist in preparation of monthly QA and program reports
• Support scheduling and oversight of activity coordinators, interns, and youth volunteers
• Help develop lesson plans, resource files, and training materials
• Support program evaluation and outcome tracking
• Engage parents in restorative practices through dialogue circles and trainings
• Build and maintain positive relationships with R-Center Community Center Managers and stakeholders
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and professional development trainings
• Work directly with youth to develop additional programs/services based on identified needs
• Create a welcoming, safe, fun, and restorative environment for youth
• Serve as back-up for direct service staff as needed

• Bachelors Degree in education, social work, or counseling OR 2-3 years of restorative justice and youth development OR Equivalent combination of experience and education
• Experience facilitating restorative circles and interventions with youth and adults
• A valid Driver's license

• Strong documentation and data management skills
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel

$26- $28 per hour

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities