Part-Time Youth Development Mentor

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc.; Milbank (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc. Milbank location seeks a Youth Development Professional to be a positive role model, support, lead, and encourage young people.

You will design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and help youth develop social work and leadership skills. This part-time, non-exempt position emphasizes safe, fun, and supportive interactions, with opportunities to grow teamwork and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to working four days a week.
• Commitment to make a class schedule for the upcoming semester meet the scheduling needs of the Boys & Girls Club (if applicable).
• Commitment to working at the Club during the summer.
• Must be able to work within the school year operating hours of the Club.
• Must be able to work within the summer operating hours of the Club.
• Understand and demonstrate behavior management principles and Club values.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas by enforcing rules, modeling positive behavior, and serving as a friend and mentor for young people.
• Oversee daily operations of recreation areas, including maintaining safety equipment, cleaning facilities, displaying signage, and operating a computer as necessary.
• Organize and facilitate recreational activities, including daily games, physical fitness events, arts and crafts, and daily musical instruction.
• Encourage members to participate in activities and form healthy relationships by greeting and introducing new members, encouraging group activities, and providing oversight to ensure fairness.
• Assess group dynamics and collaborate with leadership personnel to create activities for outcomes such as relationship building and improved self‑confidence.
• Complete necessary paperwork, incident reports, progress evaluations, and activity assessments as required.
• Foster collaboration and leadership among participants by adding activities that promote teamwork and encouraging responsibility.

Skills

Behavior management

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc. Milbank location seeks a Youth Development Professional to be a positive role model, support, lead, and encourage young people.

You will design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and help youth develop social work and leadership skills. This part-time, non-exempt position emphasizes safe, fun, and supportive interactions, with opportunities to grow teamwork and