Youth Development Leader — Programs & Growth

Union League Boys & Girls Clubs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Union League Boys & Girls Clubs is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to provide daily programs and services to club youth, aligned with the club’s mission. The role includes direct supervision of members and focus on character, academics, and healthy lifestyles.

The ideal candidate is 18+ and enrolled in college or has college credits, with prior experience with children. The position emphasizes safety, leadership, and community engagement within a dynamic club setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and enrolled in college or have some college courses.
• Have worked or volunteered with children.
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to youth development.

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

Communication

Decision making

Leadership

Planning & organizing

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Enrolled in college

Some college credits

Job description

Union League Boys & Girls Clubs is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to provide daily programs and services to club youth, aligned with the club’s mission. The role includes direct supervision of members and focus on character, academics, and healthy lifestyles.

The ideal candidate is 18+ and enrolled in college or has college credits, with prior experience with children. The position emphasizes safety, leadership, and community engagement within a dynamic club setting.