Job DetailsJob Location: Bartlett McCartin Club - Chicago, IL 60616Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.50 - $18.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: No TravelJob Shift: After School Hours/Summer HoursJob Category: EducationBoys & Girls Clubs of Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO policy, including paid holidays, to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Employee Assistance Plan: Our EAP offers access to counseling services, resources, and referrals, ensuring you have the tools you need to thrive in all areas of life.
Life Insurance: Life insurance coverage to provide peace of mind. (min 20 hours per week)
Retirement plan: The 401(k) plan including employer contributions after 1 year of service.
Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing professional growth opportunities through workshops, training programs, and other learning initiatives.
Workplace Culture: We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level of the organization.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Program Instructor prepares and implements programs, supervises club members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Prepare youth for success
Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
Promotes and stimulates daily learning as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
Orients new members to Club programs, special events, and opportunities as well as Club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
Program
Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans.
Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
Recognizes Club members for program participation and achievement.
Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
Supervision
Maintains order and discipline of Club members.
Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
Ensures a productive work environment by participating in weekly Club Leader meetings.
Supplies
Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget.
Keeps supply room neat and orderly.
Facility
Ensures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.
Other Responsibilities
Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the Club van.
Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
One to Two years’ Youth Development experience.
Excellent communication/inter-personal skills.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavioral problems.
Ability to interact with general public.
Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Ability to continuously stand, walk or sit. Ability to function for more than two hours on your feet. Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently. Will be working in a Club environment with children. Ability to be outdoors during all seasons occasionally. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
