Youth Development Professional (YDP)

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Idaho
Part-Time | After-School Program

Do you enjoy working with kids, building relationships, and making a positive difference in your community?

Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Idaho is looking for energetic, dependable, and positive individuals to join our team as Youth Development Professionals (YDPs). This is a great opportunity for college students, future teachers, education majors, social work majors, or anyone looking to gain experience working with youth.

Our after-school programs operate Monday through Friday from school dismissal until 6:00 PM, making this position especially convenient for individuals looking for part-time afternoon hours.

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible scheduling – We work with school and class schedules whenever possible.
• Great for college students – Build your work schedule around your classes.
• No late nights – Our after-school programs end at 6:00 PM.
• Opportunities for advancement – We encourage employees to grow within the organization and pursue future leadership opportunities.
• Build your résumé – Gain valuable experience in leadership, communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and youth development.
• Make a difference – Be a positive role model and help youth in our community succeed.
• Fun work environment – Sports, games, art, STEM, group activities, special events, and more are all part of the job.

What You'll Do

As a Youth Development Professional, you will help create a safe, positive, structured, and fun environment for Club members.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supervise youth during after-school programming.
• Lead games, activities, sports, art projects, STEM activities, and other programs.
• Build positive and appropriate relationships with Club members.
• Encourage participation, teamwork, respect, and good decision-making.
• Help youth work through conflicts and everyday challenges.
• Maintain clear expectations and Club rules.
• Assist with transitions between activities, snack, homework time, recreation, and other parts of the daily schedule.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and safe program spaces.
• Communicate and work effectively with other staff and site leadership.
• Act as a positive role model for youth.
• Follow all Boys & Girls Club policies and safety procedures.
• Assist with other program needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working with children and groups of youth.
• Able to communicate effectively with youth, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Willing to learn youth-management and conflict-resolution strategies.
• Responsible and safety-minded.
• Previous experience working with youth is helpful but not required.

Perfect for College Students

Looking for a job that works around your classes?

Our afternoon schedule makes this position a great fit for college students who want consistent part-time work while continuing their education.

You'll also gain transferable skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, and conflict resolution that can benefit you in almost any future career.

This position can be especially valuable for students interested in:

Education Social Work Psychology Counseling Recreation Child Development Criminal Justice Healthcare Nonprofit Leadership Business & Management

Grow With Us

We want our employees to develop as leaders, not just work a shift.

Youth Development Professionals have the opportunity to gain experience, take on additional responsibilities, develop leadership skills, and pursue advancement opportunities within Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Idaho.

For employees interested in building a career in youth development, nonprofit leadership, programming, or management, this position can be a great place to start.

Schedule

• Part-time
• Monday–Friday
• Primarily afternoon/after-school hours
• Programs operate from school dismissal until 6:00 PM
• Flexible scheduling based on school/class schedules, availability, and program needs

Availability can be discussed during the hiring process.

Join Our Team

Working at Boys & Girls Club is more than just an after-school job. You'll have the opportunity to become a trusted role model, create memorable experiences, develop valuable professional skills, and help young people learn, grow, and succeed.

If you're looking for a flexible part-time job where you can have fun, build experience, grow professionally, and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Idaho team!

Pay: $11.75 - $12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person