Youth Program Lead: Grow Impact & Lead a Team

Boys & Girls Club Of the Northern Plains; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-Month Retention Bonus

12-Month Retention Bonus

Discounted childcare

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Club Of the Northern Plains Yankton is seeking a Program Coordinator who will plan, lead, and evaluate programming for 1st through 5th graders, supervise staff, and support daily Club operations. This role centers on Positive Youth Development and the Club's core values of excellence and teamwork.

Reporting to the Traditional Club Director, you will coordinate program content for newsletters and reports, ensure health and safety, and promote the Club at community events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or three years of equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth-serving organizations.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth in grades 1st through 5th.
• Supervisory experience preferred, ideally in a youth-serving or nonprofit environment.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, mentor, and hold staff accountable.
• Positive, solutions-oriented outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of youth development principles and behavior management aligned with the Club's core values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, high expectations, and safety.
• Ability to provide both immediate and reflective feedback that supports positive youth development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee high-quality programs that drive BGCA's priority outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles.
• Build programming that is fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for youth in 1st through 5th grade, and that produces measurable impact.
• Evaluate programs regularly and adjust to meet member needs.
• Provide program content for newsletters, publications, and reports.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned direct reports under the direction of the Traditional Club Director.
• Provide leadership, direction, and on-the-spot and reflective feedback to staff and volunteers.
• Promote and model the Club's core values: excellence, impact-driven work, teamwork, and integrity.
• Establish an environment that ensures the health and safety of all members.
• Be on the floor assisting with floor management when members are in the Club.
• Manage behavioral and disciplinary issues per Club policy.
• Support new member orientation in partnership with Club staff.
• Communicate daily with the Traditional Club Director on overall Club and program operations.
• Promote the Club during school open houses, community events, and partner activities.
• Work collaboratively with community partners to enhance services.
• Assist with all special events at the Club.
• Create staff schedules and ensure appropriate staffing coverage.
• On snow days, no-school days, and unexpected full days, cover shifts as needed to ensure the Club can open safely.
• Attend all required organizational meetings, including monthly all-staff meetings and supervisor meetings.
• All other duties as assigned in support of the Club's mission and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Verbal & written communication

Youth development principles

Behavior management

Staff accountability

Positive outlook

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Three years of related experience

Job description

The Boys & Girls Club Of the Northern Plains Yankton is seeking a Program Coordinator who will plan, lead, and evaluate programming for 1st through 5th graders, supervise staff, and support daily Club operations. This role centers on Positive Youth Development and the Club's core values of excellence and teamwork.

Reporting to the Traditional Club Director, you will coordinate program content for newsletters and reports, ensure health and safety, and promote the Club at community events.