Youth Development Coordinator - Pea Ridge

Boys and Girls Club of Benton County•Pea Ridge, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Development Coordinator helps create a fun, safe, and emotionally supportive environment where young people feel seen, heard, and valued. The role supports engaging programs that empower youth to explore their strengths and reach their potential, while fostering healing, connection, and growth. This part-time position requires availability Monday–Friday from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Candidates must have reliable transportation, dependability, integrity, and a passion for working with youth in a supportive and inclusive setting. The job description reflects the general scope of the role and may evolve with the needs of youth and the organization; flexibility and a trauma-informed mindset are important.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Reliable transportation.
Dependability and integrity.
Understanding of child and adolescent development, including trauma and its impact.
Ability to plan and lead group activities that foster safety, predictability, and empowerment.
Strong communication skills and commitment to active listening and cultural humility.
Ability to remain calm and grounded in high-energy or stressful situations.
Ability to work with diverse populations in a flexible and empathetic manner.
Demonstrate sound judgment, self-awareness, and emotional regulation, especially when supporting youth with challenging behaviors.
Clear and respectful verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in pre-employment and trauma-informed training, including practices that promote emotional safety and relationship-building.
Collaborate with team members to ensure youth are cared for, supervised, and supported in ways that promote dignity and belonging.
Encourage youth participation through respectful engagement and support for youth voice and choice in programming activities.
Build trust with families by warmly greeting caregivers at drop-off and pick-up, answering questions, and referring questions to a supervisor as needed.
Assist in planning and implementing daily programming, including grant-funded activities, that is developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and responsive to participants’ needs.
Maintain a physically and emotionally safe space that promotes consistency, predictability, and positive interactions.
Support and engage youth during off-site activities and field trips, ensuring safety and meaningful participation.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development focused on trauma-informed practices, youth development, and inclusion.
Cultivate trusting, respectful, and supportive relationships with club members; model empathy, patience, and professionalism with peers, supervisors, and volunteers.
Maintain a trauma-sensitive and professional presence with families, schools, and community partners, representing the organization in a way that fosters connection, understanding, and mutual respect.