Part-Time Youth Program Lead — Open Gym

Job overview

The Part-Time Youth Program Lead role is onsite in Elgin, IL; compensation is $17.50 per hour. The position supports Hanover Township’s Open Gym Program under the direction of the After-School Program Coordinator and contributes to the department’s youth-serving mission. The lead provides programming and supervises Youth Program Assistants and participants, with responsibility for participant safety and engagement. By modeling Positive Youth Development and Restorative Practices, the role helps create a safe, supportive program environment.

What you'll do

• Provide programming and supervise Youth Program Assistants and participants at the Open Gym Program
• support participant safety and engagement
• model and implement Positive Youth Development and Restorative Practices in individual and group interactions
• serve as a positive role model.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth program lead

part-time

elgin il

hanover township

open gym program

youth development

restorative practices

participant safety

program supervision

$17.50/hr

monday–friday

occasional weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Pro-rated holiday pay, up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers per year, paid training, and access to Hanover Township’s Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

Part-time, non-exempt position; Monday through Friday schedule, with school-year and school-break hours specified; regular evenings and occasional weekends may be requested; high school diploma or GED preferred; bilingual English and Spanish preferred; valid Illinois driver’s license required.

About the employer

Hanover Township is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.