Youth Development Coach & Programs Leader

Union League Boys & Girls Clubs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Union League Boys & Girls Clubs is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to provide daily programs for club youth, align with the organization's mission, and supervise youth members. The role focuses on Good Character and Citizenship, Academic Success, and Healthy Lifestyles within a vibrant club setting.

You will implement activities, ensure safety and engagement, and support coordinators while fostering growth in emotional, social, and educational areas.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to youth development.
• Ability to plan effectively.
• Group leadership skills with understanding of group dynamics.
• Understanding of the population of youth served.
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Good character, integrity and adaptability.
• Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience and self-control.
• Positive example for youth and peers in appearance, attitude and behavior.
• Must participate in required trainings by the Club, County, State, and/or funders.

Responsibilities

• Executes programs designed by the coordinators.
• Assures members are safe and engaged in activities.
• Encourages emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members.
• Direct supervision of club youth members.
• Follow program design of the coordinators.
• Assists coordinators in assuring all materials for the day are prepared.
• Assures program areas are left cleaned and organized at the end of the day.
• Data entry
• Staff supervision
• Chaperone for field trips
• Moving materials from the club to school, or school to club

Skills

Youth development knowledge

Planning and organization

Group leadership

Understanding group dynamics

Population served understanding

Education

Some college courses or currently enrolled in college

Job description

Union League Boys & Girls Clubs is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to provide daily programs for club youth, align with the organization's mission, and supervise youth members. The role focuses on Good Character and Citizenship, Academic Success, and Healthy Lifestyles within a vibrant club setting.

You will implement activities, ensure safety and engagement, and support coordinators while fostering growth in emotional, social, and educational areas.