Youth Development Specialist

Boys & Girls Club of Wausau; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Free club membership for your children

Training and development

Leadership/youth-development exposure

Opportunities for additional hours

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support afterschool programs across multiple locations in Wausau and nearby towns. This part-time role offers 15-25 hours per week, typically afternoons and evenings, Monday through Friday.

You will engage youth in activities across arts, sports, STEM, and academics, creating a welcoming, inclusive Club environment and helping young people build confidence and skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth is welcomed, with training provided.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups of children, parents and staff is essential.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Interact with youth and teens and lead activities.
• Build positive relationships and foster a safe Club environment.
• Support program planning in arts, sports, STEM, academics.
• Commit to 15 hours per week with afternoon/evening availability.

Skills

Youth engagement

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

First aid basics

Job description

Part-Time | 15-25 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday

Afterschool Locations:

Caroline S. Mark Site, Wausau, WI, 2:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m., MONDAY-FRIDAY

D.C. Everest Middle School, Weston, WI, 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m., MONDAY-FRIDAY

The Club at Greenheck Turner Community Center, WI, 2:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m., MONDAY-FRIDAY

Prairie River Middle School, Merrill, WI, 3 p.m. -6:30p.m., MONDAY-FRIDAY

Looking for a job where you can have fun, build experience, and make a difference?

At the Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area, Youth Development Specialists create positive, engaging experiences for kids and teens. Whether your interests are sports, art, STEM, gaming, education, leadership, or simply working with young people, there is a place for you on our team.

You don't have to be an expert in everything-we'll provide training, resources, and support to help you succeed.

What Would I Actually Do?

You'll spend your day interacting with youth and teens, leading activities, building positive relationships, and helping create a Club environment where every young person feels safe, included, and supported.

Depending on your interests, you may lead programs in areas such as:

• Art, music, and creativity
• Sports, fitness, and recreation
• Gaming, E-Sports, and social recreation
• STEM, technology, and hands-on experiments
• Academic success and learning activities
• Healthy lifestyles and social-emotional wellness
• Leadership and community service
• Career and workforce readiness

You'll have opportunities to bring your own interests and creativity into the programs you lead.

What You'll Do

As a Youth Development Specialist, you will:

• Build positive, supportive relationships with youth and teens.
• Create a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and fun Club environment.
• Plan and lead engaging programs and activities.
• Encourage Members to try new things and develop new skills.
• Supervise youth and maintain appropriate staff-to-member ratios.
• Reinforce Club expectations and positive behavior.
• Help Members develop confidence, leadership skills, and healthy relationships.
• Complete basic program attendance and documentation.
• Work alongside a team committed to helping young people succeed.

Schedule

• 15-25 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours.
• Monday-Friday.
• Primarily afternoons and evenings on school days.
• Morning and afternoon hours available on non-school days.
• Optional summer employment.
• Minimum availability of 15 hours per week required.

This position works especially well for students and individuals looking for consistent part-time hours while keeping mornings and weekends available.

Benefits May Include

Depending on position and eligibility:

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Pension/retirement benefits
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Free Boys & Girls Club membership for your children
• Training and professional development
• Opportunities to develop leadership and youth-development experience
• Opportunities for additional hours and continued employment

You Might Be a Great Fit If You Are...

• Starting your first job or building your résumé.
• A college or technical college student.
• Returning to the workforce after time away.
• Looking for a meaningful second job.
• Interested in education, psychology, social work, recreation, coaching, STEM, the arts, or youth development.
• A military-experienced candidate.
• Someone who doesn't have a college degree but has the skills, reliability, and attitude to succeed.
• Creative, energetic, dependable, and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys helping kids and teens learn, grow, and have fun.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Complete an employment application through the Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area website.

Come help us create a place where kids and teens can learn, belong, have fun, and become their best selves.