After School Youth Specialist

Looking for a fun and impactful way to spend your afternoons? Become a Youth Development Specialist and inspire the next generation while building valuable skills for your future! This is your chance to inspire young minds and build your resume in a meaningful role.

What You’ll Do:

• Engage and Inspire: Help plan and lead fun, age-appropriate activities (games, crafts, sports, etc.) while promoting social skills, teamwork, and inclusion. Supervise field trips and events to ensure student safety and engagement.

• Collaborate and Mentor: Work with a dynamic team to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ personal and academic growth. Serve as a role model and help students set and achieve goals.

• Ensure Safety and Communication: Respond to student needs, maintain safety, and track progress. Build relationships with parents and foster strong connections with local schools to support a thriving community.

What We’re Looking For:

We have great trainers who will teach you everything you need to know, but here are a few things we look for in our Youth Development Specialists:

• Communication & Reliability: Strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with youth and families, along with reliability and punctuality to ensure consistent programming and student care.

• Education & Experience: Previous experience or education in a related field is helpful but not required. CPR certification is required; however, we provide this training in-house if you are not currently certified.

• Screening Process: Job offers are contingent upon a post-offer screening, which includes, but is not limited to, background checks, child abuse and neglect screening, and drug test.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy part-time hours from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday – perfect for balancing work, school and life!

• Competitive Pay: Earn $15.00/hour while making a difference.

• Career Development: Gain hands-on experience in youth development and education, ideal for future careers in teaching, social work, or community service.

Locations:

• Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Harrisburg Elementary Schools

Ready to Inspire?

• If you’re passionate about youth development and eager to kickstart your career, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire and start making a difference.

We strive to make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. For a full job description or for any assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Coordinator at 605-306-1125.

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.