• Design, implement and manage a variety of GCYC programs associated with specified program areas impacted by youth tracked by Reimagine Youth Development Grant
• Responsible for data entry and data management related to the Reimagine Youth Development grant
• Responsible for agency level reporting and analysis related to the Reimagine Youth Development Grant
• Provides career coaching and referrals to youth
• Develop goals, logic models and outcomes for grant submission
• Serve as a liaison to organizational partners
• Contribute to parent and caregiver engagement initiatives and projects related to Reimagine Youth Development grant participants
• Maintain program visuals including flyers, bulletin boards, and website content related to the Reimagine Youth Development Grant
• Assist in the organization and implementation of youth related special activities/events, as well as breaks and specialty camps
• Data entry of participation attendance and assisting with paperwork, stipends, travel cards, etc
• Work collaboratively with the Program Director to ensure quality program delivery and grant compliance
• Maintains accurate attendance records
• Required to complete Monthly coaching forms, HAQ, Participant Assessment Tools, and/or other reporting forms for youth tracked in the Reimagine Youth Development Grant
• Responsible for statistical data collection and data entry as it relates to grant compliance
• Work closely with the GCYC members, families, and staff to support, track, and counsel youth on post-secondary transitions, planning and achievement
• Travel to and participate in meetings with other area RYD funded providers as required by the Illinois Department of Human Services, including monthly meetings to share knowledge with other organizations and “emergency meetings” when conflicts related to program participants arise
• Other duties as assigned
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• Responsible for maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment to further ensure proper youth supervision and managing conduct issues and incidents.
• Attends required staff meetings and trainings.
• Works with other staff to execute effective outreach, recruitment and retention strategies.
• Responsible for accurate data collection and data entry for grant and program compliance.
•   Supports the mission of GCYC.
• Works collaboratively in a team setting serving the needs of youth.
• Is committed to the safety and development of all GCYC members.
• Takes on other duties as needed.
• Serves as a role model for youth and community.
• Abides by the employee handbook and established GCYC policies and procedures.

• Ability to deliver age appropriate programs and activities that lead to positive youth development outcomes, internal and external competences and skills in the areas of sports, fitness and recreation. 
• Ability to develop program plans and curriculums that are intentional, research backed and measurable.
• Self-directed and motivated, able to prioritize goals and tasks, exercise efficient time     

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in assigned area of responsibility.
• Ability to supervise youth and influence peers to act.
• 2+ years experience in after school programming or youth coaching
• 2+ years experience in youth engagement
• Current CPR certification preferred

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• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others, including Sports Instructors, parents and community partners.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills necessary to interact with internal and external customers.

• Energetic and enthusiastic about youth development theory and practice.
• Seen by youth as approachable and a valuable source of advice, even in matters not directly related to the course.
• Ability to stimulate, direct and pace instruction to evoke wonder and encourage consistent participation.
• Is consistently well prepared, provides clear objectives and makes difficult topics easy to understand.
• Is sensitive to youth’s motivation and differentiates instruction according to the various activity and ability levels of youth.
• Uses a strengths based approach to provide consistent and critical feedback to  youth.
• Uses feedback from youth and coaching from others to assess and improve instruction.
• Is goal oriented, data driven and outcomes focused in your work.

Embrace/demonstrate the values of the Comer Education Campus:

• Ø Youth Power
• Ø Innovation
• Ø Wellbeing
• Ø Community Commitment
• Ø Equity and Inclusion
• Ø Joy

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• Must possess genuine care and concern for youth – especially pre-teens and teens.
• Program area management skills that are engaging, non-oppressive and age appropriate.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.  Must be able to initiate and finish projects.
• Able to communicate effectively with youth, co-workers, stakeholders and families in a respectful and culturally competent manner via written and verbal communication.
• Must enjoy working with teams but can also work independently.
• Enjoys being the leader but is also confident enough to take directions from others.
• Must be able to take initiative and problem solve.  Must be a creative thinker.
• Demonstrates strong accuracy in all areas of work.
• Must possess adaptive vitality.
• Demonstrates understanding of the positive youth development philosophy.
• Demonstrates an understanding of guidance and discipline principles & conflict resolution strategies.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency, dedication to working with youth, families and community members in our care.
• Must have basic computer literacy skills – including Microsoft Office, independent use of the internet and ability to learn and properly utilize software systems.

• Have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Physically capable to run, jump and play consistently with youth for 3 hours or more.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions, including outdoors for 3 or more hours per day.
• Possess the ability to stand and walk for long periods during field trips and group outings.
• Be able to stand and move with youth during special events.
• Must be able to ride various modes of transportation including school and coach buses, airplanes, cars, vans and public transportation.
• Can operate in crowds or with small groups.
• Able to complete administrative work in a shared office space within a youth center.
• A flexible schedule for evening and some weekend hours is required during school year.  Summer hours have a more traditional work schedule.