After-School Youth Development & Enrichment Specialist

Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club in Champaign, IL is seeking a Youth Development Professional for the Martens Center to deliver engaging activities for members aged 6-11, in core areas such as leadership, education, health, the arts, and recreation.

This hourly, part-time role requires creativity, energy, and a commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment after school, Monday through Friday from 1pm to 6pm.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior work experience in a classroom, daycare, afterschool, camp, or similar program or educational experience in education, social work, psychology, recreation, or a related field highly desirable.
• Experience working with youth aged 6-11.
• Strong youth group and behavior management skills.
• Ability to help youth develop healthy habits and healthy lifestyles.
• Willingness and ability to engage and develop positive relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be actively involved in youth recreational activities.
• Valid Driver’s License and be approved by the Club's auto insurance provider.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• All part-time staff receive 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Unit Director, Coordinator, and fellow Specialists to plan, organize, and deliver Boys & Girls Club curriculum, programs, and activities.
• Provide direct supervision to Club members, actively engaging in programs and services.
• Foster positive, professional relationships with and between Club members.
• Apply classroom and behavior management techniques as needed and report areas of concern to supervisor.
• Prepare incident reports and provide suggestions or feedback on appropriate discipline; participate in conferences regarding youth behavior as requested.
• Ensure daily service reports reflect accurate member attendance and participation.
• Provide and maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment by reviewing programming and facilities and supervising members.
• Communicate professionally with members, their families, staff, and partners to uphold a positive Club image.
• Serve as a role model to Club members, modeling appropriate behavior with respect to attire, boundaries, communication, and social conduct.
• Support the enforcement of Club rules and expectations and provide informal guidance and discipline to members.
• Utilize MyClubHub to accurately track daily member attendance and program participation.

Job description

Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club in Champaign, IL is seeking a Youth Development Professional for the Martens Center to deliver engaging activities for members aged 6-11, in core areas such as leadership, education, health, the arts, and recreation.

This hourly, part-time role requires creativity, energy, and a commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment after school, Monday through Friday from 1pm to 6pm.