What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Success Coach position at Boys & Girls Club of Dayton?
Primary Function: The Teen Success Coach supports the mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton by creating a safe, engaging, and Future Ready environment for teens. This role is responsible for building strong relationships, delivering high-quality teen programming, and supporting teens academically, socially, and developmentally while upholding BGCD and BGCA safety standards. The Teen Success Coach plays a key role in preparing teens for success in school, work, and life.
Teen Engagement & Relationship Building
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:
Teen Engagement & Relationship Building
- Build meaningful, mentoring relationships with teens that promote belonging, positive identity, and emotional safety.
- Serve as a consistent, positive adult presence—modeling strong character, accountability, and leadership.
- Actively engage teens in daily programming and informal interactions.
- Deliver high-quality teen programming aligned with BGCD’s Four Program Pillars:
Academic Success & Recovery, Health & Well-Being, Character & Leadership, Life & Workforce Readiness. - Lead or assist with workshops, discussions, hands-on learning experiences, and project-based activities.
- Support implementation of Future Ready and workforce readiness pathways.
- Ensure the Teen Center and satellite sites 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.
- Assist teens with homework, tutoring, academic support, and skill-building activities.
- Support teens in setting academic, personal, and career goals.
- Engage teens in workforce readiness activities, including résumé writing, soft skills, interview prep, and career exploration.
- Participate in required caregiver onboarding meetings for teen members.
- Maintain professional, timely communication with caregivers regarding teen progress, concerns, and celebrations.
- Support recruitment efforts through school connections, community outreach, and peer engagement.
- Encourage consistent attendance, positive participation, and re-engagement of teens who become inactive.
- Assist in monitoring and improving teen retention and membership.
- Accurately document attendance, incidents, program participation, and teen progress.
- Submit required reports and weekly updates to the Club Director.
- Support data collection and impact measurement for grants and BGCA reporting.
- Support or co-lead Keystone, Youth of the Year, and other teen leadership programs.
- Guide teens in planning service-learning projects, special events, and leadership activities.
- 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.
- Maintains close contact with Club Director and 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 3 years working with teens in a youth development, education, or community-based setting 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.