Youth Development & Transportation Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club in Champaign, IL is seeking a Youth Development & Transportation Specialist (Martens Center) to work with a team delivering engaging activities for members aged 6–11 and to transport youth safely to and from the Club and other program locations during transit.

This hourly part-time role requires creativity, energy, initiative, and a commitment to positive youth development. The schedule is Monday–Friday 1:00pm–6:00pm.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid IL driver’s license.
• Clean driving record required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with youth aged 6-11 preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver Boys & Girls Club curriculum and activities.
• Provide direct supervision and engage members in programs.
• Foster positive, professional relationships with members and families.
• Apply classroom and behavior management techniques; report concerns to supervisor.
• Prepare incident reports and participate in discipline conferences as requested.
• Ensure daily service reports reflect accurate attendance and participation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment by supervising facilities.
• Communicate professionally with members, families, staff, and partners to uphold a positive Club image.
• Serve as a role model regarding attire, boundaries, communication, and conduct.
• Support enforcement of Club rules and provide informal guidance and discipline.
• Utilize MyClubHub to track attendance and program participation.

Skills

Youth engagement

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MyClubHub

Job description

Position:Youth Development & Transportation Specialist

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Id:232

# of Openings:1

The Youth Development & Transportation Specialist (Martens Center) collaborates with a team to deliver engaging activities and programs geared towards Club members aged 6-11 in the core areas of Character & Leadership, Education & Enrichment, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports & Recreation. This role also includes safely transporting youth to and from the Club and other program locations, ensuring their well-being during transit. This position requires creativity, energy, open-mindedness, initiative, and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of elementary-aged youth. This is an hourly part-time position.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license for the state of Illinois
• Must have a clean driving record
• 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