Lead Youth Development Professional

TITLE: Lead Youth Development Professional  

LOCATION: Brookings 

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator 

CLASSIFIED: Part Time, Non-Exempt 

MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.  

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Lead Youth Development Professional will plan, organize, implement, supervise, and evaluate daily programs and activities for youth. This role involves coordinating with other staff to ensure a safe, enriching, and supportive environment. The Lead Youth Development Professional is responsible for overseeing the supervision of youth and managing the Youth Development Professionals. 

JOB DUTIES: 

• Must be able to provide leadership, on-the-spot and reflective feedback, and supervision to assigned Youth Development Professional/volunteers. 

• Develop and organize daily programs and activities for youth that are engaging, educational, and promote positive development.  

• Ensure programs align with the Club’s goals and meet the needs of all youth participants.  

• Commitment to youth safety; to include adequate supervision of youth, as well as providing a safe and welcoming environment. 

• Foster effective communication with parents, community and school. 

• Assist with youth having behavioral challenges and support corrective methods and plans. 

• Ensures an environment that facilitates cleanliness, attractiveness and safety of members, properties and equipment. 

• Participate in training, special programs and/or events. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

• Ensure a safe and positive environment for all participants, addressing any issues or conflicts that arise. 

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 

• Commitment to working four days a week 

• Committed to working school year hours (M, T, TH, F: 3:00-6:00pm) (W: 2:30-6:00PM) 

• Commitment to working at the Club during the summer 25-35 hours. (Open M-F: 7:30-6:00PM) 

• Valid CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment. We provide this training in-house if you are not currently certified! 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, etc. at the Club to ensure safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals. 

• Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time throughout a shift. 

• This position is considered to be safety-sensitive. 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace!

All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at 605-692-3333.