Youth Development Coach — Part-Time & Impactful

Boys & Girls Club Of the Northern Plains; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Youth Development Professional will be a positive role model to support, lead, and encourage young people. You will have the chance to form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, all while increasing your knowledge of social work, behavioral studies, and management skills.

We believe that personal relationships hold the key to changing behavior, and we place our trust in our passionate team of youth workers.

Qualifications

• Must understand, implement, and demonstrate behavior management principles.
• Ability to mentor and support youth.
• Commitment to four days a week and to school/summer scheduling.
• Must work during school-year and summer operating hours.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules, model positive behavior, and mentor youth.
• Oversee daily recreation area operations and safety.
• Organize and facilitate recreational activities for youth.
• Encourage participation and build healthy relationships among members.
• Ensure safety and security of youth in the facility.
• Attend monthly all-staff and team meetings.

Skills

Behavior management

Youth mentorship

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Youth Development Professional will be a positive role model to support, lead, and encourage young people. You will have the chance to form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, all while increasing your knowledge of social work, behavioral studies, and management skills.

We believe that personal relationships hold the key to changing behavior, and we place our trust in our passionate team of youth workers.