Youth Development Coach

Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo•Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

Youth Development Coach Elementary School Openings - Start of position is January 5, 2026. Part Time: 16-20 hours per week Hourly Rate: $16.50 Must be 18 years or older. SCHEDULES AVAILABLE Early Start: Monday through Thursday, 1:45 – 6:00pm Late Start: Monday through Thursday, 3:00 - 7:00pm Position Summary: Responsible for the direct delivery of a wide range of activities as part of a high quality youth development program for students enrolled in a CIS After School Program. CIS After School Program is a licensed child care program funded through the 21st Century Community Learning Center. The Youth Development Coach (YDC) engages directly with school-aged students. The coach’s purpose of improving skills and behaviors associated with success in school, including core academics (reading, English language arts and math) and social emotional learning through regular attendance and school engagement. The position provides student supervision, in keeping with basic measures of safety, as well as creating opportunity for character developing, practicing and generalizing skills learned during the school day, creating and expanding experiences that may not otherwise be available to students. The YDC is an essential part of delivering after school programs that comport with high quality youth development programs, consistent with Michigan’s Out of School Time (OST) and Weikart Program Quality Improvement (PQA) standards. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal working conditions where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like. Occasionally lifts average 15 pound boxes of supplies, materials, etc. to waist high level. Must be able to observe and hear students, staff and providers across a wide range of settings and interpret those observations for the purpose of evaluation, monitoring and service modifications. Must be able to maintain a high degree of physical activity to supervise and engage students across a wide variety of settings and purposes, including the use of stairs and multiple floors, community field trips, recreation and exercise, etc.

Requirements

A High school diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of 18 years of age
Good Communication Skills with the ability to understand and transmit instructions to others.
Well-developed relationship skills work with diverse team members and student populations.
Planning skills with the ability to organize, prioritize and work independently in a timely manner.
High level of professionalism being able to consistently meet required schedule of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in youth development program (i.e. Youth Development, Childcare Administration, Education, Recreation, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with others to ensure programming is efficiently and smoothly delivered daily, including maintaining adequate structure, supervision and safety.
Serve as a positive role model for youth, by actively honors the value of diversity, inclusion, equity and general practices of a healthy lifestyle.
Practice and model the mission of CIS, and is always, an actively a positive ambassador for CIS and its mission within the broader community.
Facilitate educational activities and experiences supporting the college-going culture.
Develop and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of childcare licensing requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of all student and Communities In Schools related information.
Work effectively with delivery partners, volunteers, and interns to assure the most effective programs for students.
Provide support and instruction with student homework or other academic activities and skill development.
Attend required and recommended professional development/training to enhance skills and meet requirements.
Engage in coaching and supervision in a positive manner to develop skills, correct deficiencies and improve overall program strategies.
Demonstrate consistent ability and willingness to operate as a positive and effective member of the CIS site team.
All other duties assigned.