Youth Academic Professional - Float Staff in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
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Job Description
Reports To: Club Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours per Week: Working up to 27 hours per week for Part-Time positions and up to 40 hours per week for Full-Time positions
Direct Reports: None
Work Location: School-Based site
Position Summary
The Floating Youth Academic Professional is a front-line program staff member at Blue Door Academy school-based sites, with a designated home site and the expectation to provide support across multiple locations as frequently as is needed, which may include regular or daily travel across the 10 Blue Door Academy sites in Wauwatosa, WI. This role is designed to ensure continuity of high-quality programming at sites experiencing staffing gaps or increased need.
Working up to 27 hours per week for Part-Time positions and up to 40 hours per week for Full-Time positions, the Floating Youth Academic Professional reviews, facilitates, and delivers structured afterschool enrichment programming for youth in grades 4K–5th under the supervision of the assigned site’s Club Manager.
This role is grounded in the principles of Positive Youth Development and requires flexibility, adaptability, and a consistent, caring adult presence to create safe, high-quality learning environments across all assigned sites.
Blue Door Academy Floating Youth Academic Professionals are expected to arrive prepared, quickly integrate into site teams, execute programming with fidelity, and contribute to a culture that youth and families trust. This is a professional position with meaningful accountability for youth outcomes across multiple locations.
What This Role Requires: The Blue Door Academy Staff Standard
Every Floating Youth Academic Professional is expected to uphold three core commitments during every shift, regardless of site assignment. Program quality is a direct reflection of the staff member’s preparation, professionalism, and adaptability.
| You Show Up for Youth | For a Youth Academic Professional, presence is foundational to student growth and long-term success. Young people thrive when they can rely on a caring, consistent adult who builds authentic relationships, recognizes individual strengths and challenges, and creates an environment of emotional and psychological safety. Every interaction, activity, and moment of engagement is an opportunity to strengthen developmental assets, reinforce positive identity formation, and influence a young person’s academic and personal trajectory. Consistency, responsiveness, and relationship-building are essential professional competencies of this role. |
| You Deliver High-Quality Programming | Blue Door Academy is defined by the quality, intentionality, and rigor of the learning experiences provided to youth. Youth Academic Professionals are responsible for reviewing, planning, and facilitating structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities aligned to Blue Door Academy’s enrichment and academic support model. Staff are expected to implement programming with strong instructional practices, active youth engagement strategies, and measurable learning outcomes in mind. High-quality program delivery is not optional; it is the standard families, schools, and communities expect and deserve. |
| You Hold the Standard | Blue Door Academy sites operate with consistency, structure, accountability, and purpose. Youth Academic Professionals are expected to understand and uphold organizational expectations, implement established routines with fidelity, and contribute to a culture grounded in professionalism, safety, and excellence. Staff members play a critical role in maintaining high behavioral, operational, and instructional standards that support positive youth outcomes. The experience each young person has at Blue Door Academy is a direct reflection of the collective commitment, preparation, and professionalism of the team. |
Key Responsibilities
Program Planning & Delivery
- Plan and facilitate structured, engaging activities aligned with Blue Door Academy’s program model and BGCA core program areas.
- Deliver programming that incorporates BGCA’s Five Key Elements of Positive Youth Development.
- Follow each site’s daily program schedule; arrive on time and prepared, regardless of location.
- Utilize Club Programs, BGCA resources, and approved curricula to plan and document sessions.
- Adapt programming to meet the developmental needs of youth and the unique dynamics of each site.
- Quickly step into existing programming structures and maintain continuity when supporting different sites.
Youth Engagement & Relationship Building
Site Operations & Safety
Professional Standards & Continuous Learning
Qualifications
Education
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Required Certifications & Clearances
Skills & Abilities
Additional Requirement
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to stand, move throughout program spaces, and actively engage with youth for extended periods. Staff may be required to sit on the floor, lift up to 25 lbs., and work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Travel between sites is required.
Working up to 27 hours per week for Part-Time positions and up to 40 hours per week for Full-Time positions
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