Crossover Instructor PT

Position Summary

The Crossover Instructor position is part-time, hours vary (non-exempt, please ask) and will primarily take place at our Little Village or Humboldt Park locations. The Crossover Instructor will oversee a cohort of about 18 participants 7-12th grade in our basketball skills program. Program occurs in a group setting and may occur on Saturdays. The Crossover Instructor is responsible for the facilitation of high-quality programming, planning and implementation of our Crossover basketball stipend program. May require some local travel (reimbursable). Pay commensurate with experience. This position is in-person.

Job Responsibilities

• Assures youth participation in information sessions to explain expectations, roles, and responsibilities of participants.
• Assures planning and implementation of outreach and recruiting of youth to program as needed.
• Builds healthy, positive, supportive relationships with participants modeling positive behaviors.
• Produces documents, receipts, data reporting, and correspondence regarding activities and progress as necessary for consistent evaluation of program and timely report submittal, including participant paperwork.
• Regularly assisting youth to address challenges, celebrate milestones, and assisting in identifying goals and problem solving.
• Assures lessons provided or created are relevant and appropriate.
• Participates in on-site visits, regular check-ins, and break-out planning meetings with Supervisor.
• Assists data team and development team with data collection and required reporting.
• May participate in social media, video, writings, and promotions for programming.
• Plans and organizes youth programming and monitors youth enrollment, growth, and completion.
• Assists youth in completing program surveys.
• Assures youth submit all necessary paperwork.
• Organizes guest speakers as necessary.
• Assures timely distribution of stipends.
• Maintains accuracy of budget and spending plan and assures spending within target.
• Participates in required evaluations and audits.
• Demonstrates New Life Centers’ values.
• Attends required meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must become a Certified Mandated Reporter. Training provided.
• Must pass a background check, must not have any pending cases.
• Must pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System background check.
• Must pass a National Sex Offender Registry background check.
• Must have a working phone and phone number.
• One year experience working in the human services field in a capacity that involves direct services to at-risk youth.
• Cross-cultural competency.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be willing to be trained, and proficiently utilize database(s) and information tracking systems relevant to duties.
• Must keep confidentiality of participant information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license, insurance, good driving record, access to a vehicle. Subject to driving background check.
• General knowledge of sports.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter indicating your experience and interest in the position.
• Resume
• List of three references with contact information (minimum 2 professional references, email and phone number included)
• Please mention the name of any New Life Centers staff who referred the position if applicable.

New Life Centers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. New Life Centers complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.