- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Type
- Part-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Primary Function: The Success Coach is responsible for planning, facilitating, and supporting engaging and age-appropriate programming in alignment with BGCD’s mission and program pillars: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Character & Leadership, and Life & Workforce Readiness. Programs are implemented using the Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI) framework to ensure high-quality, safe, and developmentally appropriate experiences.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Youth Engagement & Relationship Building
Program Delivery & Facilitation
Environment, Culture & Safety
Caregiver Engagement & Communication
Recruitment, Outreach & Retention
Data, Documentation & Reporting
Leadership & Service Initiatives
Club Events & Team Collaboration
Collaboration/Relationships:
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
We maintain a 15:1 member to staff ratio. Activities are varied and require active engagement during educational and recreational programming, which may include extended periods of walking and standing. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift less than 25 lbs. Requires ability to use computers, various standard and specialized software and database systems, keyboard, calculator and typical office machines.
Skills/Knowledge Required:
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate engaging, hands-on activities aligned with BGCD programming, youth interests, and developmental levels
- Implement approved BGCA and partner-provided curriculum while designing original activities as appropriate
- Support homework help and academic enrichment through project-driven learning
- Build positive, trusting relationships with youth and families that support social, emotional, and academic growth
- Manage group behavior using trauma-informed, restorative, and youth-centered practices
- Ensure safety, supervision, and compliance with BGCD policies and procedures at all times
- Track daily attendance, participation, and program outcomes
- Collaborate with Club staff, volunteers, and community partners to enhance program delivery
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe program spaces and assist with supply inventory
- Participate in required training, professional development, and staff meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Club Director
Youth Engagement & Relationship Building
- Build meaningful, mentoring relationships with youth that promote belonging, positive identity, and emotional safety.
- Serve as a consistent, positive adult presence—modeling strong character, accountability, and leadership.
- Actively engage youth in daily programming and informal interactions.
Program Delivery & Facilitation
- Lead or assist with workshops, discussions, hands-on learning experiences, and project-based activities.
- Support implementation of quality evidence-based programs.
Environment, Culture & Safety
- Ensure the program spaces are safe, welcoming, structured, and developmentally appropriate.
- Uphold and enforce all BGCD safety protocols, including flight-risk procedures, supervision standards, emergency response, and behavior expectations.
- Maintain clean and organized program spaces; model and uphold Club values.
Caregiver Engagement & Communication
- Provide Club Director or other appropriate staff to share with both positive and corrective feedback with caregivers.
- Provide written documentation when necessary for Club Director or other appropriate staff to communicate with caregivers.
- Maintain professional, timely communication with caregivers regarding youth progress, concerns, and celebrations.
Recruitment, Outreach & Retention
- Support recruitment efforts through school connections, community outreach, and peer engagement.
- Encourage consistent attendance, positive participation, and re-engagement of youth who become inactive.
- Assist in monitoring and improving youth retention and membership by delivering fun and engaging programming daily.
Data, Documentation & Reporting
- Accurately document attendance, incidents, program participation, and youth progress.
- Submit required reports and weekly updates to the Club Director.
- Support data collection and impact measurement for grants and BGCA reporting.
Leadership & Service Initiatives
- Support or co-lead youth leadership programs and specialty Clubs.
- Guide youth in planning service-learning projects, special events, and leadership activities.
Club Events & Team Collaboration
- Assist with Club-wide programs, special events, family nights, and community projects.
- Collaborate with Club leadership, Education Coordinator, and staff to ensure cohesive programming.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings, BGCA trainings, and professional development sessions.
Collaboration/Relationships:
- Maintains close contact with Club Directorand other Club staff, volunteers and caregivers.
- Work collaboratively with other community partners, schools and Leadership Staff to enhance program development.
- Actively participate in professional development training.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
We maintain a 15:1 member to staff ratio. Activities are varied and require active engagement during educational and recreational programming, which may include extended periods of walking and standing. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift less than 25 lbs. Requires ability to use computers, various standard and specialized software and database systems, keyboard, calculator and typical office machines.
Skills/Knowledge Required:
- At least 2 years working with youth in a youth development, education, or community-based setting preferred.
- Some college coursework in education, social work, or a related field preferred
- Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse youth populations.
- Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to enforce boundaries, implement safety procedures, and respond calmly in crises.
- Must complete background check and required training.
- Ability to work with a team.
- An understanding of the needs and interests of young people.
Skills
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