Youth Development Specialist - Manitowoc
About The Position
The Boys & Girls Clubs are looking for a rewarding, challenging, and inspiring opportunity to make a difference. Join an amazing team of caring, supportive people working hard and having fun while giving young people in our communities the opportunities and support they need to reach their full potential. This is a 2026–2027 School Year opportunity at the Manitowoc Branch - Washington Middle School. Hours During the School Year: Part-Time | Monday through Friday. Schedule will vary based on the school calendar: School Days: Hours will be scheduled before and/or after school. Non-School Days (including winter break, spring break, and teacher development days): Schedule availability will typically be between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. For Teen Center Positions, the center remains open until 8:00 p.m.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of youth development
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
- Ability and desire to work with youth ages 6-18 in a variety of environments, including small group and large group settings
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all Club personnel, Board of Directors and Club parents.
Nice To Haves
- College or teaching experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure programs, services and activities that prepare youth for success, promoting safety of members and quality in program at all times.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
- Responsible for coordinating, promoting, and stimulating participation in programs at the Club.
- Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in program area.
- Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
- Prepare periodic activity reports.
- Assist with daily activities.
- Prior to its start, will ensure all equipment needed for programs/activities is gathered and in working order.
- Actively engage Club members in programs and activities and encourage participation by all members.
- Record participation numbers for all programs/activities facilitated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
