Teen Development Specialist

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire offers a part-time Youth Development Specialist (Teen Program) role in Sioux Falls, SD, guiding middle school youth through educational, recreational, and STEAM activities after school.

Hours are 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, Monday through Friday during the school year. Join a team dedicated to a safe, inclusive environment with strong mentorship and youth development focus.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in adolescent development or youth behavior management preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new members and explain rules to encourage participation.
• Assist with student check-in, welcoming visitors, and answering phones.
• Support educational, recreational, and STEAM activities for youth.
• Provide supervision to youth with a staff-to-youth ratio of 1:20.
• Maintain a clean, organized environment and promote safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Initiative

Problem-solving

Education

Adolescent development

Youth program experience

Job description

Description

The Youth Development Specialist (Teen Program) is a part-time position in Sioux Falls, SD, working with middle school youth at Patrick Henry, Ben Reifel and/ or George McGovern middle schools. This role supports educational, recreational, and STEAM activities, promotes a safe and inclusive environment, and provides youth supervision and mentorship while ensuring compliance with state and organizational safety standards. This is a part-time position with hours scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM during the school year.

Why Join Us?

• Starting at $17/hour, with annual merit-based & cost of living raises to reward performance and growth.
• Enjoy a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued.
• Gain hands-on experience in youth development, with access to training and professional development opportunities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Welcome new members, explain rules, and encourage participation.
• Assist with student check in, welcoming visitors, answering phones and other communications.
• Support educational, recreational, and STEAM based activities that engage and interact with youth.
• Provide guidance and supervision for youth while maintaining a staff to youth ratio of 1:20.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Promote a fun, engaging, and safe atmosphere, including assisting with age-appropriate themes, activities, and field trips.
• Ensure that each teen program is operating in compliance with organizational, partnering agency, state and federal regulations and requirements and internal policies.
• Report and help resolve complaints or concerns per established procedures.
• Submit accurate daily attendance records and maintain data tracking for programming.
• Submit accurate daily attendance records.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and support to youth.
• Oversee the care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Attend staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Support special activities and events.
• Drive vehicles in accordance with transportation schedules.
• Assist in preparing and serving meals and snacks, including reporting requirements.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by supervisor/leadership.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience, education, or training in adolescent development, secondary education, or youth behavior management is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license and a minimum of four years of driving experience.
• A valid CPR Certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment is required. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire does provide training for those not certified.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Constant hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination.
• Intermittent speaking, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, reaching, low-level activity, and squatting.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
• Frequent lifting of objects under 20 pounds, and occasional lifting of items up to 75 pounds.
• Indoor with minimal outdoor work. Extreme temperatures in the summer and winter to be expected.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

• Pre-employment screenings may include, but not limited to, the following: drug screen, criminal background check(s), child abuse/neglect screening(s), driving history screening(s), and reference checks.