Youth Program Assistant - Part Time, Door County, WI

Ikrut; Sturgeon Bay, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid time off

Resume-building experience

Supportive team

Leadership opportunities

Active daily environment

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region in Sturgeon Bay is seeking a part-time Program Assistant to support youth after school hours. You will lead engaging games, assist with homework, promote positive behavior, supervise 10–15 children, help with snacks, and support events in a vibrant Clubhouse environment.

The role offers paid training, paid time off for part-time staff, and opportunities to develop leadership and real-world skills in youth development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children (3+ months preferred).
• Experience leading or supervising groups is a plus.
• Interest in Education, Child Psychology, Human Development or Social Work.
• Conversational Spanish skills are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun games, activities, and enrichment programs.
• Help students with homework and academic success.
• Encourage positive behavior and build relationships with youth.
• Supervise groups of approximately 10-15 youth.
• Assist with snacks and meal service.
• Keep attendance records and communicate with teammates.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming Clubhouse and support events.
• Jump in wherever needed to create a great experience for members.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Dependable

Empathy

Emotional regulation

Conversational Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a part-time job that makes a difference? Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region and spend your afternoons helping kids learn, grow, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment. Whether you're studying education, psychology, social work, human development, or simply enjoy working with kids, this is a great opportunity to build real-world experience while making a positive impact in your community. No two days are the same, and every day gives you the chance to be someone a child looks up to.

Job Title: Program Assistant

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region

Location: David G. Hatch Unit (55 S. 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay)

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Paid training – we’ll help you succeed
• Paid time off, even for part-time employees
• Build meaningful experience and develop real-world skills for your resume and future career while making a difference
• Supportive team that wants to see you grow
• Opportunities to build leadership skills and explore careers in youth development
• Every day is active, engaging and different

What You’ll Do:

• Lead fun games, activities, and enrichment programs
• Help students with homework and academic success
• Encourage positive behavior and build meaningful relationships
• Supervise groups of approximately 10-15 youth
• Assist with snacks and meal service
• Keep attendance records and communicate with teammates
• Help maintain a clean, welcoming Clubhouse
• Support special events, field trips, and Club activities
• Jump in wherever needed to help create an amazing experience for our members

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:

• Enjoy working with children and being a positive role model
• Bring positive energy and a team-first attitude
• Are dependable and ready to take initiative
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and emotional regulation when supporting youth experiencing behavioral challenges
• Can stay organized in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points If You Have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children (3+ months preferred)
• Experience leading or supervising groups
• An interest in Education, Child Psychology, Human Development, Social Work, or related fields
• Conversational Spanish skills

Schedule: Monday-Friday, School Year Hours: 2:00-6:00pm, Summer Hours: between 7:30am-5:30pm

Pay: Starting pay at $15.50/hour up to $19.00/hour based on experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Together, we can build great futures for all youth in our community.