New Paris KidsCare Youth Development Professional - PM

Boys-; New Paris (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Youth Development Professional at Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County in New Paris provides a safe, engaging environment for youth ages 5–12 after school, delivering activities that support youth development, academic success, social-emotional growth, healthy lifestyles, and positive relationships.

You will supervise, implement high-quality programs, collaborate with school staff, and help create meaningful experiences in a part-time PM schedule, 2:35pm to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Demonstrated competence working with youth ages 5-12
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to move continuously throughout program areas
• Must be able to monitor children visually and audibly
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions in emergencies
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 lbs

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise and engage youth throughout daily program activities
• Enforce club expectations and maintain safe, clean spaces
• Respond to injuries and safety situations per policies
• Support transitions and structured supervision in all environments
• Deliver fun, creative, educational activities
• Foster belonging, competence, usefulness, and influence in youth
• Build positive relationships with members, families, and staff
• Assist with attendance tracking, recordkeeping, and admin tasks
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development

Job description

Position: New Paris KidsCare Youth Development Professional - PM

Location: New Paris, IN

Job Id: 634

# of Openings: 1

Are you wanting to make a difference, impact local youth, and have the best job ever? Looking for more than a career? Are you searching for a mission where you Inspire and Empower all young people to reach their full potential? If building a strong community is your passion OUR team is for you! Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County have been changing children’s lives for over 65 years! We have opportunities to mentor youth by assisting with program activities and creating on-going relationships. This role focuses on activity and program support at our school based KidsCare location.

Job Summary

The Youth Development Professional plays an important role in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for youth ages 5–12 participating in KidsCare programming. This position supports the implementation of high-quality programs and activities that promote youth development, academic success, social-emotional growth, healthy lifestyles, and positive relationships. The Youth Development Professional actively engages youth in daily programming, fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, and helps create meaningful experiences that support each child’s sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, and influence.

Hours & Schedule

• Part-time, 14.58 hours per week
• Monday through Friday 2:35pm -5:30pm

Duties & Responsibilities

Youth Supervision & Safety

• Actively supervise and engage youth throughout daily program activities, maintaining full visibility and awareness of members at all times.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all members by enforcing Club expectations, monitoring behavior, and maintaining clean, organized, and hazard-free program areas.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to injuries, emergencies, behavioral concerns, and safety situations in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Support safe transitions, routines, and structured supervision in indoor and outdoor environments.

Program Delivery & Youth Engagement

• Support the implementation of fun, creative, and educational activities that encourage learning, teamwork, personal growth, and positive youth outcomes.
• Utilize Youth Development Strategies to foster members’ sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, and influence.
• Create positive interactions and meaningful experiences that support youth development and engagement.
• Encourage participation and help create an inclusive environment where all youth feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Relationship Building & Positive Culture

• Model and reinforce positive behavior, respect, responsibility, and inclusion.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with members, families, coworkers, and school personnel to support a positive Club experience.
• Contribute to a welcoming, team-oriented environment that reflects the mission and values of Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County.

Administrative Support & Professional Development

• Assist with attendance tracking, recordkeeping, program documentation, and other assigned administrative tasks.
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with organizational expectations, safety requirements, and program procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrated competence working with youth ages 5-12.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to move continuously throughout program areas (walking figure-8 patterns, bending, kneeling, reaching) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to visually and audibly monitor children in variety of settings (indoor and outdoor)
• Ability to maintain composure and make quick, sound decisions in emergency or behavioral situations
• Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.