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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township is looking for responsible, reliable, and enthusiastic program leaders to help us create great futures for our youth!
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township is one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs organizations in the state of Illinois. In partnership with our local school districts, we serve over 2,000 Club members throughout the year with after school programming, summer programs and athletic leagues. In response to the COVID 19 Pandemic, we have been safely operating Emergency Childcare Centers and Summer Day Camp Programs, and will soon be opening a Distance Learning Center in Lake in the Hills for families of School District 158 and in Carpentersville for families of District 300 . The Distant Learning Center will provide a safe, digitally accessible, and supervised facility for children to attend their virtual classes, as well as participate in fun after-school activities. We are looking for program leaders who want a team-oriented and rewarding work environment to help children be supported and successful.
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS
SEASONAL SUMMER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
For dates between June 1st – July 22nd 2021
Responsibilities Include:
- Supervising children’s participation in the District’s remote learning program, including children’s mask use, social-distancing, and personal hygiene.
- Facilitating Club programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success and create a club environment that facilitates growth and achievement in children.
- Supervising and encouraging youth members to participate in a variety of program areas and activities, and receive instruction and constructive feedback to further develop skills.
- Providing guidance to members to assist them in making appropriate choices in educational, personal, physical, social, emotional, vocational, and spiritual needs.
- Effectively communicate standards of our program and maintain program areas that are safe, diligently sanitized, and well maintained within state guidelines.
- Documenting reporting data, including attendance and program participation on a daily basis.
- Maintaining a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained.
Hours: Youth Development Professionals will work Monday through Friday, either 7:30 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Schedule flexibility and additional hours are available on a case-by-case basis. Compensation varies from $12 to $15 per hour depending on role and experience.
To apply, please complete both the application form as well as uploading your resume.
STEP 1: Application Form
STEP 2: Resume Upload
Thank you for your interest in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township is looking for responsible, dependable, and enthusiastic individuals that enjoy working with school aged children for our after-school program, while following our mission: Nourish Character, Inspire Potential
Boys & Girls Clubs are more than simply a place; for many young people we are a sanctuary that provides a safe, nurturing environment to learn and grow. It is the dedication and support of caring adults that allows for this enrichment, hope and opportunity. As a leading youth services organization, we recognize that our excellence is largely achieved through talented and motivated staff. Our employees—whether they are full, part-time or seasonal—are integral to the success of the respective programs and the organization as a whole. Our staff are educators, coaches, performers, artists, mentors, community leaders, and ambassadors. As an organization, we are fortunate to enjoy the collegiality and expertise of a highly skilled, diverse and dedicated staff, and seek to recruit and hire only those individuals that will approximate these qualities and enhance the opportunities available to our members.
PART-TIME – YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
This position works directly with club members in a small group setting,10-15 kids. Staff will be engaged with club members in the following areas; recreation, meals, homework help, life skills, arts & crafts, leadership programs.
Hours: 15 – 20 per week
Time: 2:15pm – 6:30pm (Elementary school sites)
3:15pm – 7:00pm (Teen Sites)
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $12.00 to $15.00 /hour
Required education:
- High school or equivalent
- Must be at least 18
Part-Time Youth Development Professionals’ responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for following all CDC guidelines and government orders to ensure the safety of our members
- Building positive relationships with youth
- Nurturing social and emotional development with youth
- Implementing character and leadership programs
- Implementing sports and fitness programs
- Implementing Arts programs
- Homework help
- Lesson planning
- Clean-up procedures
- Mentoring
- Ensuring all youth are safe
- Ensuring all members are engaging in FUN learning
To apply and schedule an interview, please submit the form below:
