Director of Youth Development

Urban-Dove-Charter-School; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Dove Team Charter School in Memphis seeks a Youth Development Director (DYD) to implement and sustain a sport-based youth development program for all students. This year‑round role reports to the School Leader and leads the Department of Youth Development, focusing on behavior systems, staff development, and connections with social workers.

The position requires a Master’s degree and strong multi‑tasking, leadership, and communication skills to support high‑need students and maintain

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree; ILL preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality work.
• Commitment to UD Team mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the school's leadership team.
• Supervise the Department of Youth Development members.
• Train staff in behavior standards and restorative practices.
• Embed TLCs for behavior.
• Conduct observations of coaches.
• Lead professional development for the department.
• Address performance issues with staff.
• Oversee coaching documentation and data tracking.
• Collaborate with social workers on Youth Development sessions.
• Secure support for high-need students.
• Manage department budget and equipment inventory.
• Organize sports-based events and logistics.
• Coordinate space and permits for SBYD.
• Collaborate with Special Education Coordinator on Restorative Plans.
• Mentor a student group.
• Analyze behavior data.
• Oversee TLC Store and transitions.
• Attend School Athletic Competitions.
• Ensure interscholastic League compliance.
• Design and monitor SBYD curriculum.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Restorative practices

Behavior management

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The DYD will be responsible for implementing and sustaining a sound Youth Development program for all students at UD Team, through a sports-based youth development program and student support services. This is a year-round position that reports directly to the School Leader.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a distinctive network of sports-based high schools catering to over-aged, under-credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports-based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a stepping stone for higher education, and essential job skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve on the school's leadership team.
• Supervise the Department of Youth Development members.
• Train staff in behavior standards and restorative practices.
• Embed UD Team token economy (TLCs) for behavior.
• Conduct formal observations of coaches in various sessions.
• Lead professional development for the department.
• Address performance issues with staff.
• Oversee coach-student 1:1 session documentation.
• Track team data on behavior, credit, attendance, and scores.
• Collaborate with social workers on Youth Development sessions.
• Secure support for high-need students.
• Manage department budget and equipment inventory.
• Organize sports-based events and logistics.
• Coordinate SBYD space and permits.
• Collaborate with Special Education Coordinator on Restorative Plans.
• Conduct walkthroughs, offering feedback on systems and management.
• Oversee UD Cup competition.
• Enhance positive behavior systems using TLCs.
• Engage and inform parents, ensuring regular communication.
• Implement Restorative Practices.
• Mentor a student group.
• Analyze behavior data.
• Oversee TLC Store and school-wide transitions.
• Host regular staff check-ins.
• Attend School Athletic Competitions.
• Ensure interscholastic League compliance.
• Design and monitor SBYD curriculum.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree; ILL preferred
• Demonstrated ability to “multi-task” and deliver high-quality work
• Commitment to the UD Team mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication
• Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength-based, youth development approach to student issues
• Knowledge of Special Education and IEPs
• Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently