Youth Coordinator Skilled Trades

BGCDC; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County invites applications for a Youth Coordinator to engage youth ages 5–18 and guide them through construction career activities at the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center and partner sites.

As a team member in Workforce Development, you will plan, supervise, and evaluate hands-on programs, coordinate with schools, and help ensure safe, inclusive environments for participants and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering curriculum to youth ages 5-18.
• Ability to work with youth and adolescents in many settings.
• Experience in construction environment or career program is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers encouraged to apply.
• Flexible, adaptable, team-oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run engaging activities for youth 5-13, using Build UP! and program curricula.
• Track eligibility and maintain attendance.
• Coordinate cohort activities and manage classroom setup.
• Travel between Club sites and McKenzie Center as needed.
• Support grant-funded programs and data entry in MyClubHub.
• Recruit and enroll members into workforce programs.
• Assist with facility rentals and event support.
• Ensure safety and maintain a positive environment for volunteers.

Skills

Youth curriculum delivery

Construction exposure

Bilingual Spanish

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Position Title: Youth Coordinator

Department: Workforce Development

Primary Location: McKenzie Regional Workforce Center

Reports To Program Director/Sr. Workforce Director

Direct Service Position: Yes

Exemption Status: Nonexempt (Hourly)

Pay$18-20 per hour- based upon experience with youth or trades

Work Hours- Based upon MMSD schedule/enrollment. Summer 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and academic year 12pm-8:30pm Monday-Friday

POSITION SUMMARY & OVERALL OBJECTIVES The Skilled Trades Youth Coordinator will be working with young individuals aged between 5 to 13 years old and adolescents aged 11 to 18 years old, both within and outside of the school premises. The role of this position is to introduce young people to construction careers through interactive and hands-on activities and programs. The coordinator will collaborate closely with other staff members to plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate these activities and programs for young people, with a particular focus on the needs and interests of adolescents. The role will support cooperative efforts across various school sites, multiple Boys & Girls Club sites, and the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center. Typically, this position's work hours are midday to evening hours, and it may involve additional daytime hours for early-release and non-school days, as well as evenings and weekends for special events. The coordinator will be required to travel between different locations.The Youth Coordinator is also expected to be flexible and adaptable, taking on other duties assigned to support the organization's overall objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for school-age youth (5-13 years of age) utilizing CareerForce Build UP! and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Curriculum as needed.
• Tracking Eligibility for workforce programs
• Maintaining Attendance
• Coordinating cohort/workforce activities for members
• Cleaning and setting up classroom for instructors
• Collaborating with program partners to facilitate construction discussions for students, demonstrations, and construction-related programmatic activities in local schools and organizations around Dane County as assigned.
• Implementation of grant-funded programs and outcomes as assigned.
• Data Entry in MyClubHub
• Recruiting and enrolling members into workforce programs.
• Assistance with facility rentals
• The position may require you to join in the transportation of students if needed.

Maintain Safe Environment 30%

• Ensuring the safety of members and the environment through sight and sound supervision and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintaining an environment that is supportive to volunteers and supports partnerships with community organizations in alignment with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Responsible for making sure all classrooms are prepped for class and cleaned up afterward in preparation for next-day activities.

Prepare Youth for Success 30%

• Providing positive guidance, role modeling, and daily support to members under the guidance of the Program Director.
• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes that foster inclusivity and support members' needs.
• Calling/inviting students and families about workforce programs
• Retention
• Assisting with workforce graduation ceremonies

Ensure Professional Work Environment 10%

• maintain an environment that supports volunteers and community partners.
• Contributing to the Club climate for youth development includes program collaboration, attendance, and active participation in staff meetings and training (daily, weekly, and organizational).
• Maintain a professional appearance and communicate professionally to effectively represent the Boys & Girls Clubs brand.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in special programs and events as assigned by supervisor.
• The Program Director may assign other duties as appropriate to support the CareerForce Build UP! program.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for fiscal stewardship of organizational and grant-provided funds.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: As an integral part of our team, you will maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (both professional and volunteer), Club members, and your supervisor. This continuous communication ensures the seamless exchange of information, facilitates discussions on pertinent issues, clarifies guidelines and instructions, provides instruction and guidance, and offers counseling when necessary.

External: Externally, you will maintain contact as needed with various community groups, schools, members' parents, and other stakeholders to foster collaborative relationships and assist in resolving any arising issues. By actively engaging with these external partners, you contribute to creating a supportive network and ensuring the well‑being of our members within the broader community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least one-year prior experience delivering curriculum to youth ages 5-18 years of age.
• The ability and desire to work with youth and adolescents in many settings.
• Experience working in a construction environment, skilled trades, or career program is a plus.
• Bilingual Candidates (Spanish Language) are highly encouraged to apply.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and desire to work in a team environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.

Working conditions & Physical demands

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals. The ability to clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts, and/or technical information with others. Ability to visually monitor the activities of club members. The employee must be able to perform CPR or first aid. The employee must use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, jump, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Activities occur in an indoor and outdoor setting.
DISCLAIMER

This position description is an overview of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the role identified above. It is not intended to cover every work assignment the position may have, but rather to cover those work assignments which are predominant, permanent, and recurring. Duties and responsibilities may change, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned without notice.

Requirements

Education and Experience The required minimum allowable education and experience is based on job-related requirements. Include licensing and certifications if applicable. At least 21 years of ageHigh School Diploma/GED/HSED required. Must successfully pass background check, driver record check and drug screen test.

Required Hours Typical working hours, including required holidays and travel. This position is classified as non-exempt and full-time regular, requiring availability during operational hours (typically 12pm-8pm and 9:00am-5:00pm in the Summer) to fulfill the essential duties of the role, which will include working on holidays, weekends, and evenings as necessary to support events. The position requires travel to off-site Clubs, meetings, and events.