Youth Development Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : After-School Enrichment Youth Development Professional
Employer : Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Suburbs

Site Placement: Can change based on needs

Position : School Year: Part-time (20 hours) Monday-Friday

Summer Camp: up to 40 hours per week

General Overview:

Responsible for planning, delivering, and overseeing fun, meaningful and compelling program experiences for school-age youth members. Program experiences include sports/athletics, creative arts, technology, education based, and character building and other hands-on activities based on YDP background, interests, and skills.

Responsibilities .

• Plan and facilitate Club programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success and create a club environment which facilitates growth and achievement in children.
• Supervising and encouraging youth members to participate in a variety of program areas and activities which are called experiences, 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 experience areas safe, diligently sanitized, and well maintained.
• Documenting reporting data, including attendance and program participation on a daily basis, included but not limited to incident reporting, behavioral reports.
• Maintaining a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.

To meet the objectives and behavior expectations as described in the employee handbook our team is committed to the following operational values:

• Innovative & Adaptable: Embracing change and creativity.
• Resourceful: Finding solutions and staying informed.
• Coachable: Being open to feedback and growth.
• Accountable: Taking responsibility and building trust.

Skills & Competencies

While some competencies are implied in the responsibilities, it would be helpful to explicitly state skills such as:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and engage groups of children effectively
• Conflict resolution and behavioral management skills
• Ability to plan and lead activities independently

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is important to set expectations for the role, such as:

• Ability to stand for long periods, engage in physical activities, and lift objects up to 10 lbs
• Working indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
• Need for reliable transportation between different site placements

All BGCNWS staff are required to pass a background check.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs provides safe, supportive, and enriching spaces where young people can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Serving youth across multiple communities, we offer high-quality programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, leadership development, and career readiness. Our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact, building strong relationships, and empowering the next generation. When you join us, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to changing lives every day.

Company Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs provides safe, supportive, and enriching spaces where young people can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Serving youth across multiple communities, we offer high-quality programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, leadership development, and career readiness. Our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact, building strong relationships, and empowering the next generation. When you join us, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to changing lives every day.