Lead Youth Development Professional
About The Position
The Lead Youth Development Professional creates, leads, and evaluates daily youth programming while ensuring a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate Club environment. The role directly supervises youth and supports Youth Development Professionals through on-the-spot coaching, feedback, and guidance. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and located in Milbank, South Dakota. It requires working four days a week, during the Club’s school-year and summer operating hours, and at the Club during the summer. Employees must coordinate a class schedule for the upcoming semester and meet the Club’s scheduling needs, if applicable. The role supports the Boys & Girls Club’s mission to inspire and enable young people, especially those who need the Club most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The Lead Youth Development Professional implements BGCA’s Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development and upholds Club values of excellence, impact-driven service, teamwork, and good character. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid CPR certification, or ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
- Commitment to working four days a week.
- Commitment to make a class schedule for the upcoming semester and meet the Boys & Girls Club’s scheduling needs, if applicable.
- Commitment to working at the Club during the summer.
- Ability to work within the Club’s school-year operating hours.
- Ability to work within the Club’s summer operating hours.
- Ability to understand, implement, and demonstrate behavior management principles and other youth treatment modalities in accordance with Club training and values, including fun, supportive relationships, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and safety.
- Mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, and volunteers to help ensure safety and provide guidance and reflection aligned with Club outcomes and goals.
- Ability to stand or sit for long periods throughout a shift.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and evaluate daily programs, activities, and special events in assigned program areas.
- Encourage member engagement, belonging, and healthy peer relationships.
- Actively supervise youth and uphold safety standards and policies.
- Keep program spaces clean, welcoming, organized, and safe.
- Support youth experiencing behavioral challenges using aligned corrective strategies.
- Provide real-time and follow-up feedback to Youth Development Professionals and volunteers.
- Model positive interactions, professionalism, and Club values.
- Maintain open communication with supervisors and staff as needed.
- Facilitate activities that build confidence, social skills, leadership, and teamwork.
- Encourage fair play, respect, and positive decision-making in program activities.
- Complete required documentation, including attendance, incident reports, assessments, and behavior notes.
- Monitor program equipment, supplies, and space usage, and promptly report needs.
- Attend all required monthly all-staff, biweekly one-on-one, and team meetings.
- Collaborate with the supervisor on performance goals and follow-through expectations.
- Provide daily feedback on program successes and opportunities for improvement.
- Implement BGCA’s Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development.
- Uphold Club values of excellence, impact-driven service, teamwork, and good character.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
