SKC SPGD Lead YDC - George

Job Summary:

The Lead Youth Development Coordinator plays a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging Club environment where youth can learn, grow, and thrive. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the site, supporting staff performance, facilitating programming, and ensuring compliance with organizational, school, and grant requirements.

This role serves as a key point of contact for staff, families, and school partners, working to build strong relationships and maintain clear, consistent communication. The Lead staff member models a culture of belonging, safety, and respect while supporting both youth development and team success. This position is not counted in staff-to-youth ratio and is expected to provide leadership, redirection, and oversight across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and overall flow of the Club/site.
• Serve as the lead on-site to ensure smooth operations, staff support, and program quality.
• Facilitate at least one 30-minute program each week. Programs may include target programs, interest-based programs, or social-emotional learning curriculum.
• Provide an additional hour per week dedicated to program planning and preparation.
• Lead the planning and implementation of engaging, developmentally appropriate programming that promotes youth voice, choice, and belonging.
• Ensure all programming meets state, licensing, school, and grant compliance requirements, including DHS, Better Beginnings, USDA, and other applicable standards.
• Ensure all attendance is entered into Daxko by Friday each week.
• Maintain accurate data entry, attendance tracking, and required documentation including rosters, compliance logs, and program records.
• Support meal program compliance, including food service tracking and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and emotionally safe program space.
• Build and maintain rapport with school faculty to support positive communication and strong site relationships.

Youth Development & Culture

• Build meaningful, supportive relationships with youth and provide guidance, mentorship, and behavioral support.
• Promote a trauma-informed, inclusive, and emotionally safe environment for all members.
• Support conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and positive behavior strategies.
• Design activities that foster empowerment, engagement, and social-emotional growth.

Family & Community Engagement

• Greet families warmly during drop-off and pick-up, creating a welcoming and professional environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding member behavior, progress, incidents, and program updates.
• Support and participate in conversations related to incident/accident reports and behavioral concerns.
• Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and provide timely, accurate information to families and community members.
• Act as a communication bridge between the Club and families, ensuring transparency and trust.

School & Site Relationships

• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with school partners, including principals, teachers, and administrative staff.
• Serve as a positive representative of the Club within the school environment.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure alignment, communication, and support for shared youth.
• Proactively address concerns and foster a collaborative, solutions-focused partnership with the site.

Staff Leadership & Team Support

• Support a positive team culture grounded in respect, accountability, and collaboration.
• Communicate expectations set by leadership and help ensure consistency across the site.
• Responsible for ensuring Youth Development Coordinators are fulfilling their job descriptions and providing redirection, coaching, and support as needed.
• Provide guidance, modeling, and support to staff on youth engagement, behavior management, and daily operations.
• Step into various roles as needed to ensure site success.

• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal: Build strong, supportive relationships with members, staff, and leadership. Model professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to Club culture.

External: Maintain positive and professional relationships with families, school personnel, and community partners. Serve as a trusted and reliable representative of the Club.