Job description

Boys & Girls Club

Serving communities: Aurora, Elgin, Hanover Park, Schaumburg, South Elgin, and Streamwood

Do you want to create a positive change in your community? Do you enjoy working with elementary-age kids or teens? Are you creative, energetic, and fun? Do you enjoy a challenge? If so, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elgin want you!

You will gain valuable hands-on experience in the Sports & Recreation field by working alongside experienced staff to support our growing national movement. Make a difference in the lives of youth and your community. Just think: You get paid to have fun at work every day!

Responsibilities:

• Engage with select groups of youth (K-12th) members every week
• Utilize techniques to gain control of the program group and ensure members are fully engaged
• Effectively communicate instructions, rules, goals, and expectations to our members for each program
• Plan, coordinate, and operate soccer leagues
• Effectively communicate with families and league players
• Collaborate with supporting staff to provide a high-quality product to participants
• Maintain a flexible mentality to adapt to changing circumstances
• Work closely with administrative staff to organize registration and team structure
• Plan and implement additional sports & recreation programs
• Program plans should incorporate the 5 Key Elements, follow member program schedules, and meet the overall goals of the organization
• Provide positive feedback, encouragement, and recognition for members
• Track and report attendance in programs & leagues along with additional data as needed
• Visit up to two (2) school locations per day during the week (with gas stipend)
• Review needs of students with program staff and refer families to services as needed
• Complete any organizational training as needed
• Meet regularly with supervisor: Director of Sports and Recreation
• Support regular on-site staff as needed
• Work closely with Youth Development Assistants, school staff, families, and volunteers during site hours
• Transport and escort members on field trips
• Become a 12-passenger van certified to provide member transportation when needed
• Maintain efficient and professional communication with community partners, stakeholders, Boys & Girls Club staff, parents, and members

Experience:

• At least one year of youth development or youth mentoring experience
• Sports & Recreation experience preferred

Education:

• High School diploma required
• Associates preferred
• Students studying Sports Management, Business Management, Coaching, Education, Counseling, and Communications are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No

Hours per week:

• 29 hours max

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you eligible and willing to complete training to drive a 12-passenger van?
• Are you available Monday-Friday?
• Can you work Monday-Friday from 2:00 pm-9:00 pm with occasional mid-morning and weekend programming opportunities?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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