Program Instructor at Fenger High School

About Our Organization

At Youth Guidance, we believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly-trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing Chicago’s youth. We meet kids where they are — physically and emotionally — to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success. Founded in 1924 today Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 8,500 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers, and community member.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Basketball Camp Instructor to lead our morning programming. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about basketball and youth development. The instructor will create a positive and engaging environment, teaching fundamental skills and fostering teamwork among campers.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Skill Development: Teach basketball fundamentals, including dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense to campers of varying skill levels.

• Drills and Activities: Plan and implement daily drills and activities that enhance players' skills while promoting physical fitness and teamwork.

• Positive Environment: Foster a supportive and fun atmosphere where campers feel encouraged to learn and grow.

• Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers during activities and transitions.

• Communication: Engage with campers and parents to provide updates on progress and any relevant camp information.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other instructors and staff to coordinate schedules, activities, and special events.

• Feedback: Provide constructive feedback to campers to help them improve their skills and confidence.

• Behavior Management: Address any behavioral issues promptly and effectively, promoting respect and sportsmanship

• Provide direct supervision of students enrolled in the before school programs and promote the values of Youth Guidance and your assigned

• Maintain behavioral expectations for students in keeping with established methods and procedures.

• Assist in the distribution of program information and publications used to promote the programs and various enrichment programs as offered.

• Provide support to the regular school day administration and

• Communicate information and provide support for

• Provide conflict resolution with children, parents, families, and promote the values of Youth Guidance and your assigned school

• Maintain behavioral expectations for students in keeping with established methods and procedures.

• Assist in the distribution of program information and publications used to promote the programs and various enrichment programs as offered.

• Provide support to the regular school day administration and

• Communicate information and provide support for parents

• Provide conflict resolution with children, parents, families, and staff

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals and coaching techniques.
• Previous experience working with youth in a sports or camp setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and inspire young athletes.
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to camp start).
• A passion for sports, teaching, and mentoring young players.
• Flexible availability to work morning hours (typically [7 AM - 8 AM).

Education/Experience/Training

• Must have minimum of High school Diploma or Bachelor’s degree or student

working towards a degree preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to understand the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of the Chicago Public Schools.
• Ability to be proactive with projects and follow through in a timely manner with an end result that adheres to the Resource Coordinators vision.
• Ability to be flexible with program assignments and make changes to projects and proposals on the fly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficient in conflict

Core Competencies

• Communication: Able to use effective written and oral communication with internal and external audiences and stakeholders; demonstrates empathy and listening
• Client orientation: Can recognize needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation to ultimately maximize impact
• Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity; consistently brings

an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace

• Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if change is required; Demonstrated ability to be solutions-focused, self-reflective, and dedicated the continuous improvement of service quality
• Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work and work of teams ensuring delivery of high-quality work. Proven ability to be innovative and a self- starter • Supervisory skills: effectively manages and develops others
• Mission driven: demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as whole and alignment with organizational values

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Able to lift up to 25
• Mobility to perform filing

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job operates in a professional office environment, school setting, and working with the public, all Youth Guidance employees must be fully vaccinated or approved for a medical or religious exemption
• Occasional local and national travel

DEIB Statement

At Youth Guidance, we understand that diversity, equity, inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) are fundamental to realizing our vision of bright and successful futures for all young people. We celebrate the diversity of youth and staff and recognize them as empowered leaders, problem-solvers, and experts of their own experiences. At the same time, we acknowledge that many systems and institutions meant to support youth and staff are inequitable and unjust.

As such, we are committed to advancing DEIB through our words and our actions, both internally and externally, by:

• Strengthening cultural competence as well as policies, practices, and organizational structures that foster belonging and leverage the unique backgrounds and talents of staff;
• Offering youth-centered programs that are accessible and responsive to people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, language, and cultural and religious beliefs and practices;
• Influencing systems that youth, their families, staff, and communities are impacted by, such as schools, organizational networks, governmental bodies, researchers, and the funding community, to apply approaches that embrace DEIB in addressing the needs and supporting the aspirations of young people and those around them.

Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. Youth Guidance does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity along all of these lines. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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