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Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains

Youth clubs and early childhood education centers

Junior Youth Development Professional

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$15/hr
Entry
Elkton, SD, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesCommunity Outreach & Programs

About the job

Requirements
  • Be a current Boys & Girls Club member.
  • Be available to work four days a week, including during the Club's summer operating hours and within its school-year operating hours.
  • Make the class schedule for the upcoming semester meet the Boys & Girls Club's scheduling needs, if applicable.
  • Understand, implement, and demonstrate principles of behavior management and other youth treatment modalities, following Club trainings and its values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and safety.
  • Have the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, and volunteers to ensure safety, and to provide guidance and reflection aligned with Club priority outcomes and goals.
  • Be able to stand or sit for long periods throughout a shift.
  • Be able to operate general office equipment, including a personal computer, telephone, and copier.
  • Meet the requirements of a safety-sensitive position.
Responsibilities
  • Implement the five key elements of positive youth development in daily interactions with youth.
  • Supervise youth and the program areas specifically assigned.
  • Ensure program activities are conducted according to Club policies and procedures.
  • Ensure the safety and security of youth in the facility.
  • Attend all monthly all-staff meetings, biweekly one-on-one meetings, and biweekly team meetings.
  • Assist the supervisor in creating trimester performance-plan goals and accomplishing them by the end of each trimester.
  • Provide daily feedback to the supervisor about how the day went and how programs and the space can improve.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

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Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains

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Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains is a nonprofit network of youth clubs and licensed early childhood centers in eastern South Dakota. Its community sites serve children and teens with programs focused on academic success, healthy habits, character, and preparation for life after school. The organization combines places for young people to spend time with adult mentors and structured learning activities, while its early childhood centers serve younger children in Brookings and Flandreau. Families pay membership and program fees, with scholarships and payment plans supporting access alongside charitable donations. Founded in 2003 in Brookings, it is headquartered in Brookings, South Dakota.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Brookings, SD

Founded

2003

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