Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains

Youth clubs and early childhood education centers

Teen Center Lead Youth Development Professional

Community Outreach & ProgramsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeYankton, SD, USA$17 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A valid CPR certification is required, or the ability to obtain and maintain certification within 90 days of employment.
Commitment to working four days a week and preparing a class schedule for the upcoming semester while meeting the Club’s scheduling needs, if applicable.
Commitment to work at the Club during the summer.
Availability to work within the Club’s school-year and summer operating hours.
Ability to understand, implement, and demonstrate behavior-management principles and youth-treatment modalities aligned with Club training and values.
Ability to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, and volunteers to ensure safety and provide guidance and reflection.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods throughout a shift.
Ability to meet the position’s safety-sensitive requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of daily programs, activities, and special events in assigned program areas.
Encourage member engagement, belonging, and healthy peer relationships.
Actively supervise youth and uphold safety standards and policies.
Keep program spaces clean, welcoming, well-organized, and safe for all members.
Support youth experiencing behavioral challenges using aligned corrective strategies.
Provide real-time and follow-up feedback, coaching, and guidance to Youth Development Professionals and volunteers.
Model positive interactions, professionalism, and Club values.
Maintain open communication with supervisors and staff as needed.
Facilitate activities that build confidence, social skills, leadership, and teamwork.
Encourage fair play, respect, and positive decision-making in program activities.
Complete required documentation, including attendance, incident reports, assessments, and behavior notes.
Monitor program equipment, supplies, and space usage, and promptly report needs.
Attend all required monthly all-staff meetings, biweekly one-on-ones, and team meetings.
Collaborate with the supervisor on performance goals and follow-through expectations.
Provide daily feedback on program successes and opportunities for improvement.
Implement BGCA’s Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development.

TITLE: Lead Youth Development Professional
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator or Director
CLASSIFIED: Part Time, Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Yankton, SD

MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

JOB SUMMARY: The Lead Youth Development Professional creates, leads, and evaluates daily youth programming while ensuring a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate Club environment. This role provides direct supervision of youth and supports Youth Development Professionals through on-the-spot coaching, feedback, and guidance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of daily programs, activities, and special events in assigned program areas.
Encourage member engagement, belonging, and healthy peer relationships.

Maintain active supervision of youth and uphold all safety standards and policies.
Ensure program spaces are clean, welcoming, well-organized, and safe for all members.
Support youth experiencing behavioral challenges using aligned corrective strategies.

Provide real-time and follow-up feedback to Youth Development Professionals and volunteers.
Model positive interactions, professionalism, and Club values.
Maintain open communication with supervisors and staff as needed.

Facilitate activities that build confidence, social skills, leadership, and teamwork.
Encourage fair play, respect, and positive decision-making in all program activities.

Complete required documentation including attendance, incident reports, assessments, and behavior notes.
Monitor program equipment, supplies, and space usage; report needs promptly.
Attend 100% of required meetings: monthly all-staff, biweekly one-on-ones, and team meetings.

Collaborate with supervisor on performance goals and follow-through expectations.
Provide daily feedback on program successes and opportunities for improvement.
Implement BGCA’s Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development.
Uphold Club values: excellence, impact-driven service, teamwork, and good character.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Valid CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment. We provide this training in-house if you are not currently certified!
Commitment to working four days a week.
Commitment to make a class schedule for the upcoming semester, meet the scheduling needs of the Boys & Girls Club (if applicable).
Commitment to working at the Club during the summer.
Must be able to work within the school year operating hours of the Club.
Must be able to work within the summer operating hours of the Club.
Must understand, implement, and demonstrate behavior management principles and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club training and values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and safety.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, etc. at the Club to ensure the safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals.
Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time throughout a shift.
This position is considered to be safety-sensitive.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace!

All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at 605-692-3333.

About the Company

Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains

Youth clubs and early childhood education centers

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Brookings, SD
Founded: 2003

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