Youth Mentor (Midvale)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri work schedule

PTO/Floating Holidays after 90 days

Birthday day off

Professional development

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake is seeking a Youth Development Professional (YDP) to support youth ages 6-12 with engaging activities, mentorship, and skill-building afterschool hours.

This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (25 hours/week) with no late nights or weekends, a $15–$17 hourly wage DOE, paid time off after 90 days, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in high-energy, loud, active settings with large groups of youth
• Ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish them in a detailed, timely manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with youth, parents, and staff
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in teams
• Strong group management skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily group activities with youth ages 6-12
• Transport youth in Club vehicles for pickups, field trips, etc.
• Ensure engagement and promote consistent attendance
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and role modeling to support leadership development and academic progress
• Provide active supervision and continual interaction with all members
• Submit regular lesson plans, attendance sheets, and other paperwork
• Plan special events such as guest speakers or field trips
• Abide by and carry out safety policies and procedures
• Attend local trainings

Skills

High-energy work

Task prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Group management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Youth Development Professional (YDP)
Reports to: Program Director
Salary Range: $15-$17 - DOE
Hours: 25* hours per week- Monday-Thursdays 2:00pm-6:30pm, Fridays 12:00pm-6:30pm

*Potential for more hours during summer programming.

JOB SUMMARY:

Youth Development Professionals (YDP) facilitate fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities for youth or teens from diverse backgrounds. Using our three priority outcomes - academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles - as a guide, Youth Development Professionals run programs, offer support, and ensure that every Club Member has an Optimal Club Experience that sets them up for lifelong success.

Successful YDPs have a passion for serving others and contributing to the well-being of the community at large. Youth Development Professionals have the ability to connect with young people and offer supportive relationships. They are team players willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that Club Members are safe, recognized, and given the opportunity to learn new skills.

The Perks!

• Monday-Friday work schedule, no late nights or weekends required, great for student/work/life balance
• PTO/Floating Holidays available after the first 90 days of employment
• Paid day off for your birthday - because YDPs should have some fun too!
• Professional development- mentorship with industry leaders and organization-wide training

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Plan and implement daily group activities with youth ages 6-12
• Transport youth in Club vehicles (school pick-ups, fieldtrips, etc.)
• Ensure engagement and promote consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities
• Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, and role modeling to support their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement, and academic progress
• Provide active supervision, continually interacting with all members
• Submit regular lesson plans, attendance sheets, and other paperwork responsibilities
• Plan special events, such as guest speakers, performances, or field trips
• Abide by and carry out safety policies and procedures
• Attend local trainings

Needed Knowledge:

• Ability to work in high-energy, loud, and active settings with large groups of youth and teens
• Ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish them in a detailed, timely manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with Club Members, peers, parents, community leaders, etc.
• Self-motivated, and comfortable with both independent and collaborative processes
• Strong group management skills

Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• 21 years and over (to meet driving requirements), and be willing and able to drive 15-passenger vans
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, MVR check, and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish/English