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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley · 1 month ago

Youth Development Specialist (1803)

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to make a difference in the lives of young people. The role involves planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating various activities to support youth development in areas such as academics, arts, and health.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Ensure programs, services and activities that prepare youth for success, promoting safety of members and quality in program at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members
Responsible for coordinating, promoting, and stimulating participation in programs at the Club
Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in program area
Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors
Prepare periodic activity reports
Assist with daily activities
Prior to its start, will ensure all equipment needed for programs/activities is gathered and in working order
Actively engage Club members in programs and activities and encourage participation by all members
Record participation numbers for all programs/activities facilitated

Qualification

Youth developmentManage multiple tasksMotivate youthVerbal skillsEstablish relationshipsWritten skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of youth development
Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision
Ability and desire to work with youth ages 6-18 in a variety of environments, including small group and large group settings
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
Must possess excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all Club personnel, Board of Directors and Club parents

Preferred

College or teaching experience preferred

Company

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley

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The Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley has been a cornerstone of the community since opening our doors in 1998, providing youth with the opportunity to feel and be safe, know someone cares and be challenged by interesting, life-enhancing activities.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Carlyn Andrew
Chief Culture Officer
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Esmé Banks
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
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