Youth Program Lead & Mentor (Part-Time)

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains; South Dakota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains in Brookings, SD seeks a Lead Youth Development Professional to design, lead, and evaluate daily youth programs within a safe, engaging Club environment. You will coach Youth Development Professionals with on-the-spot feedback and guidance to uphold Club standards and positive youth development outcomes.

The role emphasizes supervision, collaboration with supervisors, and implementation of activities that build confidence, social skills, leadership, and

Qualifications

• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating daily youth programs.
• Ability to supervise and coach staff and volunteers in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety standards and youth development principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of daily programs, activities, and events.
• Encourage member engagement and healthy peer relationships.
• Maintain active supervision and uphold safety standards and policies.
• Ensure program spaces are clean, welcoming, and safe.
• Support youth with behavioral challenges using constructive strategies.
• Provide real-time and follow-up feedback to staff and volunteers.
• Model positive interactions and Club values.
• Communicate openly with supervisors and staff as needed.
• Facilitate activities that build confidence, social skills, leadership, and teamwork.
• Encourage fair play and positive decision-making in activities.
• Complete attendance, incident reports, assessments, and behavior notes.
• Monitor equipment and supplies; report needs promptly.
• Attend all required meetings and participate in performance goal setting.
• Provide daily feedback on program successes and opportunities for improvement.
• Follow BGCA's Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development.

Skills

Program planning

Youth development

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Feedback delivery

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains in Brookings, SD seeks a Lead Youth Development Professional to design, lead, and evaluate daily youth programs within a safe, engaging Club environment. You will coach Youth Development Professionals with on-the-spot feedback and guidance to uphold Club standards and positive youth development outcomes.

The role emphasizes supervision, collaboration with supervisors, and implementation of activities that build confidence, social skills, leadership, and