Summary
Location
Streamwood
Type
full-time
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Description
Job Summary
The Site Coordinator for the After-School Program is responsible for managing a team of staff to deliver high-quality programming at one of our Boys & Girls Club sites. This role ensures a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for youth while fostering positive relationships with families, school personnel, and the community. The Site Coordinator leads program implementation, staff development, and ensures alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois.
Key Responsibilities
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that promotes an Optimal Club Experience, as measured by NYOI survey results, attendance patterns, and other data
- Supervise and support Youth Development Assistants in delivering age-appropriate, engaging daily programs
- Maintain appropriate staff-to-member ratios (generally 1:15; minimum 1:20), adjusting staffing based on attendance
- Establish clear structure, expectations, and behavioral guidance for members and staff
- Ensure compliance with uniform policy and model professionalism at all times
- Oversee the cleanliness, safety, and organization of program spaces, ensuring areas are left better than found
- Build strong relationships with members, families, school personnel, community partners, and staff
- Support members’ physical, social, artistic, technological, and life skill development
- Promote moral character development, educational achievement, and post-secondary readiness
- Recognize and celebrate the achievements of members and staff
- Assist with food preparation, front desk duties, and administrative tasks as needed
Key Competencies
- Leadership and supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Program quality assurance
- Behavioral guidance
- Relationship building
- Accountability and follow-through
- Organizational and time management skills
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
- Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Alignment with the mission and values of Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois
- Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff and members
- Effective in managing member discipline issues
- Valid driver’s license required
- Willingness and eligibility to train as a 12-passenger van driver
- Bilingual abilities preferred
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred
- Experience working with youth preferred
- Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
- Non-profit experience is a plus
Mental/Emotional Requirements
- Ability to stay calm and patient in stressful situations
- Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
- Trauma-informed approach that promotes safety, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to build trust, encourage voice and choice, and empower youth and staff
- Commitment to collaboration and relationship-building across members, families, staff, and partners
Other facts
About Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois
About
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois, it is our mission to be the leader in youth development programs by developing partnerships to produce positive outcomes.
Mission
To enable young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Company Overview
1993: The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois officially opened its door to 100 youth, to provide alternative prevention programs for the area’s at-risk youth. The Club began its small operation out of a 2,000 square foot city owned and renovated residential house located at 355 Dundee Avenue.
The capacity of this facility quickly became inadequate as membership grew. After years of preparation and a feasibility study, the board of directors decided to move forward with a capital campaign to build a new facility.
In 2006, the organization embarked on a $3 million dollar capital campaign which was successfully completed in 2007. This campaign raised funds to support the construction of a brand new 15,000 square foot facility, establishment of an endowment fund and to support increased program costs.
Since opening the new Clubhouse, membership has more than doubled. Now serving about 1,000 youth a day, the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois has also partnered with the school district to serve at-risk schools that have been unsuccessful in meeting state requirements.
The Club serves members at four area middle schools and two high schools with education programs that work to prepare young people for success in the classroom. Through its traditional programs at its 6 service sites, and outreach efforts the Club has a membership base of 3,000 youth.
What you'll do
- The Site Coordinator manages a team to deliver high-quality programming for youth at a Boys & Girls Club site. They ensure a safe and engaging environment while fostering relationships with families, school personnel, and the community.
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