Inspire. Mentor. Make a Difference.
Do you have a passion for helping young people succeed?
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation is seeking energetic, caring, and dependable Youth Development Professionals (YDPs) to join our Afterschool Program team.
As a YDP, you'll do more than supervise students—you'll mentor, encourage, and inspire youth through engaging educational, recreational, and enrichment activities that help prepare them to Win in Life.
Every afternoon is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
As a Youth Development Professional, you will:
- Lead fun, engaging activities for school age youth.
- Build positive relationships with students and serve as a mentor and role model.
- Supervise students and ensure a safe, welcoming environment.
- Support homework assistance and educational enrichment.
- Lead or assist with activities in areas including but not limited to Education, Steam, Arts, Sports & Recreation
- Assist with student arrival, attendance, and dismissal.
- Monitor student during snacks and meals.
- Support special events, and enrichment activities.
- Work collaboratively with fellow staff to provide an exceptional afterschool experience.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Some college coursework or a degree preferred.
- A minimum 2 years of experience in education, childcare, recreation, coaching, mentoring, camps, youth programs, or afterschool programming.
- Passion for mentoring and working with youth.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
- Willingness to obtain: Mandated Reporter Certification and CPR/First Aid Certification
We're Looking for Someone Who Is...
- Dependable and committed to maintaining excellent attendance and arriving to work on time.
- Passionate about helping children succeed.
- Positive, energetic, and dependable.
- Creative and engaging.
- A strong communicator.
- Comfortable leading groups of children.
- Patient and encouraging.
- A team player.
- Able to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation?
When you join our team, you're joining a mission—not just taking a job.
Every day you'll help create opportunities that empower youth academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
You'll work alongside a team committed to helping every child develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed in school and in life.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive hourly pay
- Meaningful work making a difference in children's lives
- Supportive team environment
Together, we help youth Win in Life.
Physical Requirements
This is an active position requiring staff to:
- Walk, stand, bend, reach, and participate in activities with children.
- Lead indoor and outdoor games and enrichment activities.
- Respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Maintain an active presence throughout the program.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Make a meaningful difference every day.
- Positive, mission-driven work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Collaborative and supportive team.
- The chance to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Apply Today!
If you're passionate about working with children and want to make a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation and help youth Win in Life!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your experience working directly with children (ages, setting, length of time, and your responsibilities).
- Are you available to work Wednesday 12:30 - 6:00pm and Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 1:30 - 6:00pm throughout the school year?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- working with children in a structured setting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
