Youth Mentor-Harvard Park Elementary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois in Springfield, IL is seeking a Youth Mentor to assist teachers, activity specialists, and staff with program activities and supervise participants. The role emphasises guiding youth and modeling positive behavior in daily activities.

You will support homework completion, participate in diverse program offerings, and help ensure a safe, engaging environment for all participants. Strong communication and enthusiasm are essential traits for success.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age.
• Complete a membership application for the club as part of hiring packet.
• Grades will be monitored to support students' academic potential.
• Knowledge of youth development and ability to motivate and guide youth.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classroom setting and one-on-one work with students.
• Take direction from Site Director on program development, implementation, and supervision.
• Assist with homework and program activities.
• Enforce guidance and discipline policies and maintain conduct records.
• Identify opportunities for new program offerings and coordinate resources.
• Represent the organization to participants, parents, and the public and promote programs.

Skills

Youth development

Positive relationships with youth

Caring and respectful

Verbal communication

Written communication

Enthusiasm and energy

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assisting Teachers, Activity Specialists, Program Assistants and other staff with program activities. Provide assistance and supervision to program participants, along with assistance in completion of homework and program activities. Act as a positive role model and mentor for participants.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assisting Teachers, Activity Specialists, Program Assistants and other staff with program activities. Provide assistance and supervision to program participants, along with assistance in completion of homework and program activities. Act as a positive role model and mentor for participants.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist teachers in classroom setting, including one on one work with students. Takes direction and implementation requests from the Site Director on program development, implementation, and supervision. Provides information on program to the public through assistance of Site Director and/or Project Director.


• Focuses on participants’ personal development through diverse program offerings, with a focus on increasing their interests and attendance, program participation, knowledge and abilities.


• Assist program assistant and teacher with implementation of programs and activities as directed by site director.


• Implements guidance and discipline policies. Communicates and maintains standards of conduct for program participants. Assist with maintenance of records relating to participant’s discipline situations and development issues.


• Recommends new offerings in specific program areas and creates and implements necessary plans to initiate new program offerings. Identifies prospective community resources/volunteers that could assist with the program activities.


• Assist in the implementation special events and activities that give program participants the opportunity to exhibit their skills.


• Provides special guidance and development of participants assigned through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois Satellite Site project and other assigned projects.


• Assist with developing and implementing opportunities for participant’s involvement in outside educational, recreational and leadership programs and activities relating to program area. Provides students supervision during complement program activities.


• Represents the organization and interprets its policies, objectives, standards and programs to project participants, parents, community organizations and the public. Promotes and stimulates the project participant’s knowledge of and interest in Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois programs and activities.


• Helps maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the facility through encouragement of participant involvement in keeping program areas clean, putting away supplies after use, etc.


• Assists with activities in other program areas as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth Mentor specific duties

• Assists with student completion and organization of assignments.


• Maintains accurate report of student assignment sheet completion.


• Participates with classroom teachers to coordinate assignments.


• Provides enrichment materials for enhancing 21st Century Community Learning Centers.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Maintains contact with Site management staff to interpret and explain organizational missions, program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information. Maintains contact with Site Director and/or Project Director to ensure consistency of policies.

External

Maintains positive relationships with school district personnel, participant’s parents, and the public to assist in resolving problems and to publicize the project.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Must be 15 years of age.

As a Youth Mentor for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, you will be required to complete a membership application for the club as a part of your hiring packet. Your education is as important to us as the youth that you will be working with. Therefore, to make sure we are all working to our full academic potential, your grades will be monitored along with all other students.

Knowledge of youth development; ability to motivate and provide guidance to youth through establishing positive relationships with youth participants; demonstrate caring and respect toward participants.

Ability to relate to the general public, parents and B&GCS participants in a friendly, positive, and professional manner. Demonstrated ability to convey B&GCS policies and procedures to participants, and to implement appropriate guidance and discipline policies.

Ability to organize and supervise participants to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy and commitment in personal contact with participants, parents, supervisors and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting and standing as needed.

Full use of all limbs and at least one hand.

Full verbal, color vision, and hearing ability.

Lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during all seasons. Limited exposure during winter.

May be exposed to moderate to loud noise; unruly or irate youth and/or parents.

May be exposed to potentially dangerous situations including youth fighting or bringing unauthorized materials onto premises. May be exposed to potentially dangerous medical situations; exposure to airborne diseases or infected blood while treating participants.

Exposed to risk of vehicle accidents while driving or riding in agency vehicles.

Risk of injury from being near, or participating in, athletic or recreational activities