21st Century Activity Specialist - Part Time

Union League Boys and Girls Club; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Union League Boys & Girls Clubs in Chicago is seeking an Activity Specialist, Program Specialist, or Teacher to implement the Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC programs across academic achievement, sports, recreation, mentoring, social emotional learning and technology.

The role supports the Program Coordinator and helps run activities with an emphasis on safety and participant engagement. The position involves planning, coordination, supervision of participants, and collaboration on events, with

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and implement programs and activities.
• Implement programs and activities as indicated in the activity curriculum.
• Support and supervise program participants.
• Promote and stimulate interest and participation of participants.
• Serve as an assistant to the Program Coordinator in general supervision.
• Maintain records of program participants.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Assist in planning and implementation of special events.
• Provide input for program implementation and effectiveness
• Participate in periodic meetings as required by Program Coordinator.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to participants.
• Adhere to all physical and emotional safety guidelines as recommended by CPS, CDC, BGCA and the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.

Job description

General Function:

Each Activity Specialist, Program Specialist, or Teacher is responsible for the effective implementation of the ULBGC – Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC programs and activities in the areas of academic achievement and education, sports and physical activities, recreation, mentoring, social emotional learning and technology. In addition, he/she shall assist the Program Coordinator in the execution of other activities and programs as needed.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and implement programs and activities.
• Implement programs and activities as indicated in the activity curriculum.
• Support and supervise program participants.
• Promote and stimulate interest and participation of participants.
• Serve as an assistant to the Program Coordinator in general supervision.
• Maintain records of program participants.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Assist in planning and implementation of special events.
• Provide input for program implementation and effectiveness
• Participate in periodic meetings as required by Program Coordinator.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to participants.
• To adhere to all physical and emotional safety guidelines as recommended by CPS, CDC, BGCA and the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.