·        Assist in key events and projects around recruiting, selecting, and training 50 teen girls who reside on the South and West Side of Chicago.

·        Co-lead and support Sports & Violence Prevention Curriculum Sessions which occur twice monthly during high-risk hours for teen violence.

·        Lead introductory, non-competitive sports and physical activity programming, including traditional and non-traditional sports such as basketball, soccer, football, volleyball, lacrosse, and tennis

·        Facilitate activities that address violence prevention risk and protective factors, including: mental health and emotional well-being, healthy relationships, domestic violence education, goal setting etc.

·        Support Alumnae Mentorship Sessions including career-readiness, mentorship, and opportunities for participants to engage with alumnae and professional women.

·        Support and facilitate hangouts that provide opportunities for social connection, relationship building, and positive peer engagement. 

·        Coordinate with guest coaches and subject-matter experts who support sensitive or specialized topics, including mental health, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and other violence prevention topics.

·        Support transportation, field trip, or other program logistics as assigned.

·        Create, manage, and track all participant data and information on our Salesforce and Sharepoint databases.

Qualifications

·        High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred

·        Must be at least 21 years old, in accordance with JTDC requirements

·        At least two years of experience working with teenagers and/or facilitating youth programs

·        Experience working with youth involved in the juvenile justice system preferred. Knowledge of or experience using trauma-informed practices

·        Athletic experience is not required, but must be able to learn and demonstrate the basic skills of multiple sports and fitness activities

·        Must be able to travel regularly between Girls and the Game office and the JTDC

·        Must be comfortable working in a secured facility

·        Basic computer skills

·        Must be willing to adapt to constant changes inside the facility

·        Spanish language skills a plus

Core Competencies

·        Group Facilitation

·        Youth/teen development

·        Problem solving and decision making

·        Supporting and developing others

·        Relationship building

·        Juvenile justice system

·        Trauma-informed care

·        Flexibility/adaptability