East Side KidsCare Youth Development Professional Lead - PM

Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County • Elkhart, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Development Professional Lead creates a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for youth ages 5–12 participating in KidsCare programming. The role leads day-to-day implementation of site programming while supporting staff, maintaining program quality, and ensuring a positive experience for youth and families. As the on-site leader during program hours, the Lead coordinates daily activities, supports staff, reinforces safety expectations, and fosters a welcoming, inclusive environment that promotes youth development, academic success, and social-emotional growth.

This is a part-time role working 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the East Side KidsCare school-based location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrated competence working with youth ages 5–12.
• At least one year of experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group supervision setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented, high-energy, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with drive and high expectations for personal and team performance.
• Ability to move continuously through program areas, including walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods.
• Ability to visually and audibly monitor children in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to maintain composure and make quick, sound decisions in emergency or behavioral situations.
• May need to stand or sit for extended periods, reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally, bend at the waist, and lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of daily KidsCare programming, ensuring activities are engaging, structured, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and manage daily schedules and routines that provide balanced, safe, and enjoyable experiences for youth.
• Guide, support, and coach Youth Development Professionals in implementing KidsCare standards and youth development practices.
• Support staff coverage, transitions, and daily operations to ensure a positive member experience.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment through active youth supervision and appropriate staff visibility and engagement.
• Enforce behavioral expectations and model positive behavior, respect, and responsibility.
• Respond to behavioral concerns, safety incidents, injuries, and emergencies according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Keep program spaces organized, clean, and free of hazards.
• Use Youth Development Strategies to promote members’ sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, and influence.
• Build relationships with youth, families, school staff, and team members to create a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Serve as a positive role model, reinforcing a culture of trust, character, and inclusion.
• Encourage youth participation in programs that support development and positive outcomes.
• Support attendance tracking, reporting, supply management, staff scheduling, and other assigned site-level administrative tasks.
• Collect program fees and process payments according to organizational procedures and financial expectations.
• Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, school staff, and leadership to support youth success and address site needs.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• Eligible employees receive pay for designated BGCEC closure days between Christmas and New Year’s, in addition to paid holiday pay, based on their regular work schedule.
• No membership fees at BGCEC Clubs or KidsCare programs for qualifying dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED