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:
Work Location: In person
