Youth Development Professional Hampshire (25-26 School Year)
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Job Location:
Hampshire, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 12 - 14
Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
- Responsible for executing hands-on programs with youth focused on achieving 3 priority outcomes: Academic Success Healthy Lifestyles and Good Character & Citizenship. Positions are available for all age groups K-12th graders.
- Prepare Youth for Success
- Execute Club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes under the guidance of the Unit Director and Program Outcomes Directors
- Facilitate fun and educational activities with kids staying consistent with organizational goals and mission.
- Read lesson plans lay out materials in advance and perform other tasks to prepare for day-to-day program activities.
- Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
- Maintain control of the group. Demonstrate leadership to ensure proper conduct safety and
development of members. Implement discipline procedures when needed in accordance with the organizations discipline policy. - Form positive relationships with youth. Mentor coach and encourage them to believe in themselves and their dreams. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate conduct at all times.
- Keep members safe by following and enforcing all child safety policies and procedures in effect at your Club site.
- Facility Maintenance
- Ensure program areas are clean safe well ventilated and well-lit.
- Make sure Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
- Clean your area at the end of each day.
- Record Keeping
- Take accurate attendance for each activity.
- Turn in timesheets and other required paperwork on time
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone Youth of the Year and Awards
Programs) and/or participate in the implementation of other club activities as necessary. - May be required to drive Club van or authorized automobile periodically.
- May consult with parents concerning member and Club issues
- Must work with predetermined group partner and be able to work as a team player with all peers.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma
- Some experience working with children is required. Previous experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities with groups of young people is strongly preferred.
- Must be able to relate to young people and control a classroom while also making sure activities are FUN for the youth.
- Teamwork skills patience and creativity are a must.
- Must be reliable and punctual-kids will be counting on you! Must show up on time and be ready to give them your full attention.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature & level of work expected of employees
in this position. It is not designed to contain nor to be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees in this job.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week
Summer Hours: 25 or more
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4-hour shift (Summer 4-8 hour shift)
- After school ( Summer 7am-6pm)
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
