Youth Mentor (Sugar House)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake • Salt Lake City, UT

13h • $15 - $17

About The Position

Youth Development Professionals (YDPs) facilitate fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities for youth or teens from diverse backgrounds. Guided by the organization’s priority outcomes—academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles—they run programs, offer support, and help ensure each Club Member has an Optimal Club Experience that supports lifelong success.

Successful YDPs are passionate about serving others and contributing to community well-being. They connect with young people and build supportive relationships, working as part of a team to help ensure Club Members are safe, recognized, and given opportunities to learn new skills. The role involves planning and implementing activities, mentoring and supervising youth, transporting them in Club vehicles, maintaining program documentation, and following safety procedures.

This position is 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The salary range is $15–$17, depending on experience. The position reports to the Club Director.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) check, and drug screening.
• Must be at least 21 years old to meet driving requirements.
• Willingness and ability to drive 15-passenger vans.
• Ability to work in high-energy, loud, and active settings with large groups of diverse youth or teens.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, ensure safety, and complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with Club Members, peers, parents, community leaders, and others.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong group management skills and willingness to learn and implement trauma-informed practices.
• Willingness to learn and exemplify social and emotional learning competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily group activities for youth ages 5–12 or teens ages 13–18.
• Transport youth in Club vehicles for school pick-ups, field trips, and other activities.
• Encourage engagement and consistent attendance among youth enrolled in activities.
• Build rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, and role modeling to support leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement, and academic progress.
• Provide active supervision and continually interact with Club Members.
• Submit lesson plans, attendance sheets, and other required paperwork regularly.
• Plan special events, including guest speakers, performances, and field trips.
• Follow and carry out safety policies and procedures.
• Attend local trainings.

Benefits

• PTO and floating holidays available after the first 90 days of employment.
• Paid day off for the employee’s birthday.
• Professional development through mentorship with industry leaders and organization-wide training.
• Monday–Friday schedule with no late nights or weekends required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED