Youth Development Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Union League Boys and Girls Clubs Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Youth Development Specialist to join our team at Union League Boys and Girls Clubs. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing programs and services to youth enrolled in the club, understanding and implementing the Mission of Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute programs designed by coordinators
  • Ensure members are safe and engaged in activities
  • Encourage emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members
  • Direct supervision of club youth members
  • Follow program design of coordinators
  • Assist coordinators in preparing materials for the day
  • Ensure program areas are left cleaned and organized at the end of the day

Requirements:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to youth development
  • Ability to plan effectively
  • Group leadership skills, including understanding of group dynamics and discipline
  • Understanding of the population of youth served

Education and Experience:

  • Employees must be 18 or older and enrolled in college or have some college credits
  • Have worked or volunteered with children

Scope of Authority:

The Youth Development Specialist's direct supervisor is the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator.

Skills Needed:

  • Communicate, listen, and understand children. Provide them with correct and timely information and feedback when requested.
  • Decision Making: Youth Development Specialist will inform the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator about the problem and will try to come to a solution. If a solution cannot be reached, the Assistant Club Director and/or the Director of Club Services will be contacted to resolve the problem.
  • Leadership–Be a Role Model for Co-Workers, volunteers, and especially members.
  • Enhance and encourage members to strive to meet their goals.
  • Personal Initiative to work and to achieve higher levels of responsibility to better serve the youth in all programs.
  • Planning and organizing by coming in and working on special days to accomplish the task and goals needed to implement the programs and activities for our youth such as: Youth of the Year Award, Youth of the Month Award, annual Gala, and other organization events.
  • Promote a Safe, and healthy environment. Making sure that the members know the safety rules of the Club are understood and met.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 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

Other Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Be enrolled in college or have some college credits
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
  • Must attend all staff meetings
  • Responsible for all activities or program areas from beginning to end
  • Be able to maintain a high level of energy.
  • Be adaptable and be flexible to change.
  • Assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor


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