Team Lead

City of Atlantic City Government; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlantic City Government is seeking an O.N.E. Anti-Violence Division Youth Program Team Lead to provide leadership, supervision, mentorship, and administrative oversight for youth in employment, workforce development, and violence-prevention programming.

The Team Lead acts as a bridge among leadership, youth, parents/guardians, and worksite partners, modeling professionalism and guiding youth toward employment, education, and life success.

Qualifications

• Direct leadership and supervision of youth participants.
• Model professionalism and positive decision making.
• Monitor attendance, behavior, and progress.
• Maintain youth records and payroll-related notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and guidance to youth assigned to the Team Lead.
• Ensure youth understand daily assignments, schedules, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Conduct regular check-ins regarding attendance, performance, behavior, and progress.
• Maintain professional boundaries while building positive relationships.
• Identify worksite partners and match youth with opportunities.
• Support youth through resume development, interview prep, and career planning.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Mentorship

Communication

Record keeping

Professional boundaries

Job description

Company Description The City of Atlantic City is a premier seaside destination on the Jersey Shore, known for its world-famous Boardwalk, vibrant casino and resort industry, and over 27 million visitors annually. Conveniently located near Philadelphia and New York City, the city offers a dynamic mix of entertainment, dining, and leisure experiences supported by significant recent investments in its growth and revitalization. Founded in 1854 and often called “America’s Playground,” Atlantic City has a rich history and cultural heritage shaped by diverse communities and a storied music scene. Led by Mayor Marty Small, Sr., the City of Atlantic City Government is composed of dedicated public servants focused on enhancing the experiences of residents, businesses, and visitors. The organization promotes a collaborative work environment that supports community engagement and continuous improvement in public services.

O.N.E. ANTI-VIOLENCE DIVISION Youth Program Team Lead Roles & Responsibilities

Division: O.N.E. (One Neighborhood Evolution) Anti-Violence Division

Reports To: O.N.E. Director and/or designated Program Supervisor

Reports To: O.N.E. Director and/or designated Program Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The O.N.E. Anti-Violence Youth Program Team Lead provides direct leadership, supervision, mentorship, and administrative oversight for youth participating in O.N.E. employment, workforce development, community engagement, and violence-prevention programming.

The Team Lead serves as a bridge between O.N.E. leadership, participating youth, parents/guardians when appropriate, and community worksite partners. The Team Lead is expected to model professionalism, accountability, conflict resolution, leadership, and positive decision-making while helping young people develop the skills necessary to succeed in employment, education, and life.

• Provide direct supervision and guidance to youth assigned to the Team Lead.
• Ensure youth understand their daily assignments, schedules, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Conduct regular check-ins with youth regarding attendance, performance, behavior, and progress.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while developing positive and supportive relationships with participants.
• Reinforce O.N.E. standards concerning respect, accountability, communication, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Immediately address behavioral or performance concerns and report serious or repeated issues to O.N.E. leadership.

• Maintain accurate records of youth attendance, work hours, absences, tardiness, and approved schedule changes.
• Review youth timesheets for accuracy before submitting them for approval.
• Verify that reported hours correspond with actual participation and assigned work schedules.
• Ensure timesheets are completed and submitted according to established deadlines.
• Immediately report discrepancies, suspected falsification, or other payroll-related concerns to O.N.E. leadership.
• Communicate with youth regarding attendance expectations and the importance of workplace accountability.

• Identify businesses, City departments, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, and other appropriate locations where youth may receive meaningful work experience.
• Assist leadership in establishing relationships with potential worksite partners.
• Help match youth with work opportunities based on their interests, abilities, maturity, career goals, and program needs.
• Communicate with worksite supervisors to ensure expectations are clearly established.
• Conduct periodic worksite check-ins to monitor youth attendance, performance, safety, and overall experience.
• Report and assist in resolving concerns involving youth or participating worksites.
• Seek opportunities that expose youth to different careers, trades, professions, educational pathways, and entrepreneurship.

• Serve as a positive and consistent adult role model.
• Provide guidance regarding education, employment, career planning, relationships, conflict, responsibility, and decision-making.
• Encourage youth to establish short-term and long-term goals.
• Help youth understand workplace expectations, including punctuality, communication, appropriate dress, respect for supervisors, and teamwork.
• Encourage youth to make choices that reduce their exposure to violence, criminal activity, and other high-risk situations.
• Recognize when a young person may need additional assistance and connect them with appropriate O.N.E. leadership or available resources.
• Celebrate progress, accomplishments, improved behavior, educational achievements, and employment milestones.

• Reinforce the mission and principles of O.N.E. Anti-Violence in all interactions with youth.
• Teach and model peaceful conflict-resolution and communication skills.
• Help youth understand the consequences of violence and retaliation.
• Recognize developing conflicts among participants and intervene appropriately within the scope of the Team Lead position.
• Immediately notify appropriate O.N.E. leadership of serious threats, safety concerns, or conflicts requiring additional intervention.
• Promote a culture where young people can seek assistance before disagreements escalated.

• Resume development and job applications
• Interview preparation
• Workplace communication
• Financial responsibility
• Time management
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Accountability
• Career exploration
• College, vocational, and trade opportunities
• Conflict resolution
• Goal setting and personal development

• Maintain consistent communication with the O.N.E. Director, supervisors, and program staff.
• Provide updates regarding youth participation, attendance, achievements, concerns, and worksite performance.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, orientations, and program activities.
• Immediately communicate significant incidents involving youth safety, workplace issues, threats, injuries, or other serious concerns.
• Maintain appropriate documentation regarding significant youth or worksite matters.

• Protect confidential information involving youth participants and their families.
• Discuss sensitive participant information only with authorized individuals who have a legitimate program-related need to know.
• Maintain professional boundaries with youth at all times.
• Treat every participant fairly, respectfully, and consistently.
• Follow all City of Atlantic City and O.N.E. policies, procedures, safety requirements, and reporting protocols applicable to the position.

• Assist with youth orientations and enrollment activities.
• Participate in community events, educational trips, college tours, career fairs, workshops, and recreational activities.
• Assist with transportation coordination and participant accountability when assigned.
• Help organize youth development activities and special projects.
• Support O.N.E. community engagement and violence-prevention initiatives.
• Perform other reasonable program-related duties assigned by O.N.E. leadership.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

An O.N.E. Team Lead is expected to demonstrate:

Leadership Integrity Accountability Consistency Professionalism Patience Communication Mentorship Confidentiality Conflict Resolution Community Commitment

CORE PURPOSE OF THE TEAM LEAD

The purpose of the Team Lead is not simply to supervise youth while they are working. The Team Lead is responsible for helping young people understand how to work, how to communicate, how to resolve conflict, how to accept responsibility, and how to prepare themselves for their next opportunity.

Every interaction should support the overall mission of O.N.E. Anti-Violence to Engage, Prevent, and Empower young people while providing them with positive alternatives, meaningful opportunities, strong mentorship, and pathways toward productive adulthood.