About this opportunity
AmeriCorps lists this Athletics Specialist - Boys & Girls Clubs of the NW Suburbs opportunity in carpentersville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs provides comprehensive youth education and enrichment programming for K–12 youth across our community. Our programs create safe, supportive spaces where young people can learn, explore interests, develop relationships, and participate in meaningful experiences beyond the school day. Programming is offered across five key areas: Art; Education; Health & Wellness; Leadership & Service; and Sports, Esports & Recreation. Youth participate in academic support and enrichment, STEM and educational activities, creative arts, physical activity and wellness opportunities, leadership development, community service, and recreational programming. Programs are designed to meet youth at different ages and developmental stages, with opportunities for both elementary and secondary youth. AmeriCorps members support the delivery of high-quality programming by building positive relationships with youth, facilitating activities, assisting with academic and enrichment experiences, encouraging participation, and helping create an engaging and inclusive club environment. Members work alongside Club staff to provide consistent support and positive role models for youth while gaining experience in youth development, education, leadership, and community service.
Member Duties
As an Athletics Specialist, you will provide after-school sports and recreation programming for K–12 youth. You will lead activities that teach fundamental sports skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition while creating fun, inclusive opportunities for youth to stay active and engaged.
Program Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible
Living Allowance
Training
Education award upon successful completion of service
Terms
Uniforms provided and required
Car recommended
Service Areas
Children/Youth.
Skills
None
Program Type
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Athletics Specialist - Boys & Girls Clubs of the NW Suburbs
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
ILLINOIS Chicago
Accepting Applications
From 08/31/2026 To 01/01/2027
Contact
Kayla Caldwell
770 Navajo Dr
Carpentersville IL 60110
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Worksite address
carpentersville, IL, 60110, US
Who can apply
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