Youth Programs Leader - Arts, Sports & Tech

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs seeks a dedicated staff member to plan, deliver, and oversee engaging program experiences for school-age youth across sports, arts, technology, and education.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with teachers, weekly activity development, and reporting; duties include supervising members, documenting attendance, and ensuring a positive club environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in varying environments.
• Ability to multi-task in a faced paced environment.
• Learn mission, language and goals of the organization.
• Ability to organize time well.
• Ability to use mail, Vision and Google Docs and other necessary programs.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (will receive training upon hiring).
• Knowledge of Youth Development.
• Attend training sessions and seminars as related to working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment for all members and follow safety procedures as set forth by BGCA.
• Maintain a general knowledge of BGC philosophy, activities, calendars and special events of the club.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of procedures and policies of the club. Support and enforce all club policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional and positive demeanor at all times.
• Work scheduled hours: Monday through Friday as assigned.
• Assist with collaboration and coordination of activities and programs with other components of the club.
• Assist with the supervision of members during free outside time.
• Conduct daily programs in a way that generates interest and increases participation of youth in all areas.
• Collaborate with teachers to further assist members in need of further attention in identified academic areas.
• Develop, implement and promptly display weekly program activities evolving around assigned programs.
• Assist in the discipline of members.
• Provide weekly program evaluations on all programs you conducted throughout the week.
• Assist with the cleaning of designated rooms and areas used.
• Immediately report hazards, concerns and dilemmas to the Site Director.
• Duties, tasks and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• May be required to work outside scheduled hours and some weekends.
• May be required to drive Club vehicles as needed (regular passenger van).
• Documenting reporting data, including attendance and program participation on a daily basis, included but not limited to incident reporting, behavioral reports.

Skills

Excellent organization

Independent and collaborative work

Multi-tasking in fast pace

Learn mission and goals

Time management

Email/Docs tools (Mail, Vision, Google

CPR/First Aid Certification

Youth Development knowledge

Attend training sessions

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs seeks a dedicated staff member to plan, deliver, and oversee engaging program experiences for school-age youth across sports, arts, technology, and education.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with teachers, weekly activity development, and reporting; duties include supervising members, documenting attendance, and ensuring a positive club environment.