Wisdom Wellness Academy Program Manager

Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois•South Elgin, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wisdom Family Foundation has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois to empower young girls to live their full potential. The Wisdom Wellness Academy Program Manager will fulfill the responsibilities and deliverables outlined in the Wisdom Wellness Academy grant. The Manager will work closely with the Director of Emotional Well-Being, Site-based Operations team members, U-46 school district partners, and the Wisdom Family Foundation. This role is grounded in our BLUE values, which define how we lead and operate: Believe – You believe strong operations are essential to delivering great outcomes for kids. Learn – You continuously improve systems, processes, and performance using data and feedback. Unite – You align people, partners, and teams around shared standards and goals. Elevate – You raise expectations, build leaders, and create infrastructure that supports excellence at scale.

Requirements

Exceptional skills in the areas of organization, attention to detail, time management, leadership, and ability to manage multiple tasks, define and set priorities and problem-solve.
Exhibit professionalism and integrity through superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take the initiative with projects to work independently and in a team.
A personal mission, vision, and values that align with Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois
Ability to train, supervise and motivate staff.
High School diploma or higher.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Become certified to drive a 12-passenger van

Nice To Haves

Experience working with kids or teens is preferred.
Prior management experience is preferred.
Prior grant experience is a plus.
Program and curriculum planning experience is preferred.
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and implement special programs on social-emotional learning, nutrition, healthy habits, body image, goal-setting, leadership, conflict resolution, healthy relationships, and more
Navigate daily behavior support by guiding youth to resolve conflict, be accountable, include others, and uphold a positive group culture
Encourage youth to stay on task and deepen their understanding of the content being provided
Facilitate marketing and recruitment strategies to support growth and sustainability of program
Plan and facilitate field trips and special events with a focus on fun, learning, and safety
Order supplies for all programs and events
Implement Teen Mentor Model to recruit, train, deploy, and supervise teen mentors at elementary locations and encourage inter-group collaboration
Maintain data-driven goals through pre- and post-assessments of youth and feedback from Operations team
Ensure compliance with curriculum and program expectations
Maintain positive relationships with families, Operations team members, school partners, community partners, board members, and the Wisdom Family Foundation
Collaborate with community partners to deliver specialized workshops and learning opportunities
Work with Director of Emotional Well-Being and Family Support Services Assistant to identify needs of youth and refer families to services as needed
Support with organizational training needs
Maintain positive and professional communication & relationships with youth, staff, parents, and community partners
Assist with special projects and assignments directed by the Director of Emotional Well-Being
Incorporate Trauma-Informed practices in all interactions
Operate under the standards and supervision of the Programming team in alignment with the Strategic Practices