Director of Youth Development

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The DYD will be responsible for implementing and sustaining a sound Youth Development program for all students at UD Team, through a sports-based youth development program and student support services. This is a year-round position that reports directly to the School Leader.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a distinctive network of sports-based high schools catering to over-aged, under-credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports-based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a stepping stone for higher education, and essential job skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve on the school's leadership team.
• Supervise the Department of Youth Development members.
• Train staff in behavior standards and restorative practices.
• Embed UD Team token economy (TLCs) for behavior.
• Conduct formal observations of coaches in various sessions.
• Lead professional development for the department.
• Address performance issues with staff.
• Oversee coach-student 1:1 session documentation.
• Track team data on behavior, credit, attendance, and scores.
• Collaborate with social workers on Youth Development sessions.
• Secure support for high-need students.
• Manage department budget and equipment inventory.
• Organize sports-based events and logistics.
• Coordinate SBYD space and permits.
• Collaborate with Special Education Coordinator on Restorative Plans.
• Conduct walkthroughs, offering feedback on systems and management.
• Oversee UD Cup competition.
• Enhance positive behavior systems using TLCs.
• Engage and inform parents, ensuring regular communication.
• Implement Restorative Practices.
• Mentor a student group.
• Analyze behavior data.
• Oversee TLC Store and school-wide transitions.
• Host regular staff check-ins.
• Attend School Athletic Competitions.
• Ensure interscholastic League compliance.
• Design and monitor SBYD curriculum.

• Master’s Degree; ILL  preferred
• Demonstrated ability to “multi-task” and deliver high-quality work
• Commitment to the UD Team mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication 
• Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength-based, youth development approach to student issues
• Knowledge of Special Education and IEPs
• Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently 
• Must be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving at-risk youth, and a sense of humor   

OUR MISSION:
Urban Dove energizes, educates, and empowers young people through our network of UD Team Charter Schools serving over-age/under-credited high school students. UD Team's innovative model uses sports, teams, restorative practices and mentoring to create a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Communication, we develop our students into confident young adults ready to reach their full potential.

OUR VISION:
Urban Dove envisions a world where all children receive the high-quality education and support they need and deserve. Through education, they will acquire the critical skills needed to develop into economically, socially, and emotionally independent adults who are empowered to create a more just and equitable society for future generations.

EEOC:
Urban Dove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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