East Side KidsCare Youth Development Professional Lead - PM

Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Winter Break Benefit

Dependent Benefit

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County is seeking a part-time Youth Development Professional Lead (PM) to oversee KidsCare programming for ages 5–12. The role focuses on safe, engaging activities, staff guidance, and high-quality programming within a school-based KidsCare location.

The on-site lead coordinates daily activities, supports staff, and reinforces safety while fostering youth development, academic growth, and social-emotional learning in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing school-aged children in a group setting (min 1 year).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Energy, teamwork, and ability to coach staff.
• Ability to move continuously during activities and monitor children in indoor/outdoor settings.
• Lift up to 20 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day implementation of KidsCare programming and maintain quality.
• Support Youth Development Professionals and staff during program hours.
• Coordinate daily activities, schedules, and routines for safe, engaging youth experiences.
• Maintain open communication with parents, school staff, and leadership.

Skills

Youth ages 5-12

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Decision making under pressure

Mobility/physical task performance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

East Side KidsCare Youth Development Professional Lead - PM

Are you wanting to make a difference, impact local youth, and have the best job ever? Looking for more than a career? Are you searching for a mission where you Inspire and Empower all young people to reach their full potential? If building a strong community is your passionOURteam is for you!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County have been changing children’s lives for over 65 years! We have opportunities to mentor youth by assisting with program activities and creating on-going relationships. This role focuses on activity and program support at our school based KidsCare location.

Job Summary:

The Youth Development Professional Lead plays a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for youth ages 5–12 participating in KidsCare programming. This position leads the day-to-day implementation of site programming while supporting staff, maintaining program quality, and ensuring a positive experience for youth and families.

The YDP Lead serves as the on-site leader during program hours, helping coordinate daily activities, support staff, reinforce safety expectations, and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes youth development, academic success, and social-emotional growth.

Weekly Hours & Schedule:

• Part-time, 20 hours per week
• Monday through Friday 1:30pm - 5:30pm
• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of daily KidsCare programming to ensure activities are engaging, structured, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and manage daily schedules and routines that create balanced, safe, and fun experiences for youth.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and coaching to Youth Development Professionals to ensure consistent implementation of KidsCare standards and youth development practices.
• Support staff coverage, transitions, and daily program operations to ensure a positive member experience.

Youth Supervision & Safety

• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment by ensuring youth are actively supervised and staff maintain proper visibility and engagement.
• Enforce behavioral expectations and model positive behavior, respect, and responsibility.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to behavioral concerns, safety incidents, injuries, or emergencies, following organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure program spaces remain organized, clean, and hazard-free.

Youth Engagement & Relationship Building

• Utilize Youth Development Strategies to promote members’ sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, and influence.
• Foster meaningful relationships with youth, families, school staff, and team members to create a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Serve as a positive role model, reinforcing the organization’s culture of trust, character, and inclusion.
• Encourage participation and engagement in programs that support youth development and positive outcomes.

Administrative Support & Communication

• Support attendance tracking, reporting, supply management, staff scheduling, and other site-level administrative tasks as assigned.
• Collect program fees and process payments in accordance with organizational procedures and financial expectations.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, guardians, school staff, and leadership to support youth success and address site needs.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrated competence working with youth ages 5-12.
• Minimum one year experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group supervision setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, drive, high level of expectations and performance for self and others.
• Ability to move continuously throughout program areas (walking figure-8 patterns, bending, kneeling, reaching) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to visually and audibly monitor children in variety of settings (indoor and outdoor)
• Ability to maintain composure and make quick, sound decisions in emergency or behavioral situations
• Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.
• Paid Winter Break Benefit: BGCEC closes between Christmas and New Year's each year. In addition to paid holiday pay, eligible employees receive pay for designated closure days based on their regular work schedule, allowing more time to relax, recharge, and spend time with family during the holidays.
• Dependent Benefit: No membership fees at BGCEC Clubs or KidsCare programs for qualifying dependents.