Success Coach-Flandreau, SD

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains in Flandreau, SD, seeks a part-time Success Coach to assist with homework, reinforce academics, support enrichment activities, and foster a positive learning environment for youth alongside the Success Lead.

The role includes supervising members, applying positive behavioral strategies, maintaining safety, and collaborating with the supervisor to meet performance goals and development plans. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Commitment to working five days a week.
• Ability to implement behavior management principles.
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision to staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic growth, development, and overall progress of youth.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward youth learning and teaching practices.
• Encourage problem-solving, curiosity, and independent learning.
• Provide homework assistance, enrichment activities, and other educational opportunities.
• Support youth with behavioral challenges using positive strategies and adhere to Success Plans.
• Model Positive Youth Development in daily interactions and programming.
• Uphold Club values: Excellence, Impact Driven, Teamwork, Good Character.
• Assist with implementing activities per Club policies and expectations.
• Maintain safety, supervision, and security of youth during activities.
• Communicate daily updates and concerns to the supervisor at shift end.
• Attend required all-staff meetings and 1:1 check-ins with the supervisor.
• Collaborate with the supervisor to meet performance and professional goals.

Skills

Leadership

Behavior management

Communication

Supervision

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

TITLE: Success Coach

REPORTS TO: Program Director

CLASSIFIED: Part Time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Flandreau, SD

MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

JOB SUMMARY: The Success Coach works alongside the Success Lead to support the academic growth and success of youth. This position provides homework assistance, reinforces academic concepts, supports enrichment activities and programming, and helps youth build confidence and skills in a positive learning environment. The Success Coach is also responsible for actively supervising members, supporting positive behavior, and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and engaging program environment. All Boys & Girls Club employees are expected to uphold the Club's Mission, Values, and commitment to Positive Youth Development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the academic growth, development, and overall progress of youth.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward youth learning, professional development, and teaching practices.
• Encourage problem-solving, curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning.
• Provide academic support through homework assistance, special projects, enrichment activities, and other educational opportunities.
• Support youth experiencing behavioral challenges using positive behavioral strategies and consistently follow established Success Plans.
• Implement the 5 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development in daily interactions and programming.
• Model and uphold the Club Values of Excellence, Impact Driven, Teamwork, and Good Character.
• Assist with the implementation of program activities in accordance with Club policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintain responsibility for the safety, supervision, and security of youth within the facility and during program activities.
• Communicate daily updates, concerns, incidents, and other relevant information to the supervisor at the end of each shift.
• Attend required monthly all-staff meetings, bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with the supervisor, and team meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the supervisor to develop and achieve individual performance and professional development goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous work with elementary-aged children
• Commitment to working five days a week
• Must understand, implement, and demonstrate behavior management principles and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club training and Values of Fun, Supportive Relationships, Recognition, Opportunities and Expectations, and Safety.
• Must be able to provide leadership, on-the-spot and reflective feedback, and supervision to assigned employees to ensure they, too, understand and demonstrate principles of behavior management and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club training and Values of Fun, Supportive Relationships, Recognition, Opportunities and Expectations, and Safety.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, classroom teachers at your assigned school site, etc., at the Club to ensure the safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals
• Ability to stand/sit for long periods throughout a shift
• Ability to operate various types of general office equipment including PC, telephone, copier, etc.
• This position is considered to be safety-sensitive.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace!

All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at 605-692-3333.