Evening Youth Programs Assistant — After-School Leader

Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois seeks Youth Development Assistants to create a safe, engaging after-school environment for Club members, delivering high-quality programs across areas like education, arts, sports, and STEM.

You'll support planning, member engagement, and site operations, maintain schedules, track attendance, and help staff uphold trauma-informed practices and the Five Key Elements of Positive Youth Development.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational skills and effective time management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and problem-solve.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience working with children or teens preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 20 minutes prior to program start to prepare materials and plans.
• Lead and support activities across program areas (education, arts, sports, STEM, etc.).
• Display and review daily schedules with staff and members.
• Provide clear instructions, set expectations, and encourage participation.
• Promote member engagement and regroup members as needed for activities.
• Assist with small-group and special program opportunities.
• Ensure program areas are clean, organized, and safe.
• Monitor supplies and communicate needs to the Site Coordinator.
• Take attendance for each program and organize records for entry into MyClubHub.
• Take photos of member participation at least weekly.
• Highlight member achievements in program areas and displays.
• Communicate professionally via walkie-talkie and during interactions.
• Support Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) and other evaluation processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program implementation

Safety awareness

Behavior management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Dependability

Emotional intelligence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois seeks Youth Development Assistants to create a safe, engaging after-school environment for Club members, delivering high-quality programs across areas like education, arts, sports, and STEM.

You'll support planning, member engagement, and site operations, maintain schedules, track attendance, and help staff uphold trauma-informed practices and the Five Key Elements of Positive Youth Development.