Youth Development Mentor & Activities Leader

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

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc. in Elkton, SD seeks a Youth Development Professional to guide and mentor young people, foster positive behaviors, and design engaging activities that support their welfare and growth.

You will lead daily recreational activities, ensure safety, and build lasting relationships with youths while expanding your knowledge of social work, behavioral studies, and management skills. This role emphasizes teamwork and responsible youth development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Commitment to four days a week.
• Ability to work during the school year and summer.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage activities and ensure safety.

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 appropriate 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 everyone is treated fairly.
• Assess group dynamics and collaborate with leadership personnel to create activities for desired outcomes such as relationship building, positive social interaction, 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 participants to pursue responsibility actively.

Skills

Youth development

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc. in Elkton, SD seeks a Youth Development Professional to guide and mentor young people, foster positive behaviors, and design engaging activities that support their welfare and growth.

You will lead daily recreational activities, ensure safety, and build lasting relationships with youths while expanding your knowledge of social work, behavioral studies, and management skills. This role emphasizes teamwork and responsible youth development.