Youth Development Professionals

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs
Site Placement: Varies
Part-Time | Monday–Friday | Summer- Potential Full-time

Do you enjoy working with kids, being creative, and making a real impact every day? As a Youth Development Professional, you’ll help create fun, engaging, and meaningful experiences for school-age youth in a safe and supportive after-school environment.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, fun, mission-driven environment, this is the role for YOU!

As our Youth Development Professional, you won’t just run programs…
You’ll help create unforgettable experiences.

You’ll lead hands-on activities in areas like:

• Sports & Athletics
• Creative Arts
• Technology & STEM
• Academic Enrichment
• Character & Leadership Development

Programs are designed around the members interests, developing new skills, and utilizing your strengths, so you can bring your personality and creativity to work every day.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Inspire

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, Club environment that encourages participation and confidence
• Supervise youth during activities, offering guidance, instruction, and positive feedback
• Support youth in making healthy choices socially, emotionally, academically, and personally

Build Amazing Experiences

• Plan and facilitate engaging programs and activities that help youth grow, learn, and succeed
• Ensure high-quality, exciting programs that keep kids wanting to come back
• Keep our Club safe, clean, and buzzing with positive energy

Help Our Youth Thrive

• Promote participation and engagement
• Provide guidance, support, and consistent expectations
• Foster a fun, structured environment where all members can grow and succeed

Keep Things Running Smoothly

• Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized program spaces
• Track daily attendance, participation, and complete required documentation (incident or behavior reports)
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and supplies are safe and well-maintained

Why you'll love this role

• You get to create, lead, coach, and inspire
• Every day is different (and never boring!)
• You’ll join a passionate, supportive, mission-driven team
• You’ll make a real impact on kids, families, and your community
• You’ll be exposed to opportunities for growth

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, have a HS diploma or GED, and 18+ years old.

Benefits:

• Education Assistance Programs
• Paid Time Off
• 401k