--- title: Youth Program Leader description: Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee is hiring for the Youth Program Leader role in Columbia, TN. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/youth-development-professional-wayne-street-at-boys-and-girls-clubs-of-south-central-tennessee-01a0da2b-db3a-7576-a469-63b851ad0203 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee as Youth Program Leader in Columbia, TN. Pays $13–$15 per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/amnyco.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee | | **Location** | Columbia, TN | | **Salary** | $13/hr - $15/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $37,000 – $49,000 a year (median $40,000). ## Description ## PRIMARY FUNCTION The Youth Development team works directly with Club members to provide engaging, hands-on programs that help young people reach their full potential. Programs focus on three priority outcomes: **Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.** Positions are available working with youth in **grades K-12**. ### Prepare Youth for Success - Lead Club programs and activities that support positive Youth Development Outcomes under the guidance of the Unit Director and Program Outcomes Directors. - Facilitate fun, engaging, and educational activities that align with the organization's mission and goals. - Review lesson plans, gather materials, and prepare activity spaces before programming begins. - Encourage members to participate in a variety of programs and activities while providing instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback. - Create an environment where youth feel welcomed, supported, included, and excited to participate. - Maintain appropriate group and classroom management while demonstrating strong leadership. - Ensure proper conduct and safety while supporting the social and emotional development of Club members. - Follow the organization's discipline procedures when intervention is necessary. - Build positive relationships with youth by mentoring, coaching, encouraging, and helping them believe in themselves and their goals. - Demonstrate professionalism, patience, consistency, and appropriate conduct at all times. - Keep members safe by following and enforcing all child safety policies and procedures at the Club site. ### Maintain a Safe & Welcoming Club Environment - Keep program areas clean, organized, safe, well-lit, and properly ventilated. - Help ensure Club equipment and program materials remain in good working condition. - Clean and organize assigned program areas at the end of each day. ### Attendance & Record Keeping - Take accurate attendance for assigned activities and programs. - Complete and submit timesheets and other required paperwork by established deadlines. ## ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - May assist with or oversee special programs and events such as Keystone, Youth of the Year, awards programs, and other Club activities. - May occasionally be required to drive a Club van or other authorized vehicle, when qualified and approved to do so. - May communicate with parents or guardians regarding Club members and Club-related matters. - Work closely with assigned program partners and collaborate with other staff members as part of the Club team. - Assist with additional Club responsibilities as needed to support members, programs, and daily operations. ## SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED - High school diploma or equivalent. - Some experience working with children or youth is required. - Previous experience with a Boys & Girls Club, after-school program, school, childcare program, summer camp, or similar youth-serving organization is strongly preferred. - Must be comfortable working with groups of young people and managing a classroom or activity space while keeping programming **FUN, engaging, and safe**. - Strong teamwork, communication, patience, and creativity are essential. - Must be dependable and punctual. **Our kids are counting on you!** Staff should arrive on time, prepared, and ready to give Club members their full attention. - Must be able to build positive relationships with youth while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and expectations. ## DISCLAIMER The information provided describes the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every duty, responsibility, qualification, or objective required of employees in this role. ## POSITION DETAILS **Job Type:** Part-time **Pay:** $13.00-$14.00 per hour **Expected Hours:** 20-25 hours per week **Summer Hours:** 25+ hours per week ### Benefits - Employee discount - Flexible schedule ### Schedule - Monday-Friday - After-school hours - Approximately 4-hour shifts during the school year - Summer shifts may range from 4-8 hours - Summer programming operates between 7:00 AM-6:00 PM **Work Location:** In person ## Skills - Child Safety - Teamwork - Youth Development - Lesson Planning - Timesheet Management - Lit - Mentoring - Leadership - Working with Children Check - Communication - Coaching - Constructive Feedback - Classroom Management ## Benefits - Discounts/Reimbursements - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Teaching Support & Enrichment jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/teaching-support-and-enrichment?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [After School Program Instructor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/teaching-support-and-enrichment/after-school-program-instructor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 57433 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)