Teen Development Specialist

The Teen Development Specialist supports educational, recreational, and arts-focused activities for middle school and high school age youth, ensuring a fun, safe, and engaging environment. This role helps facilitate programs, directly supervises youth, maintains state and organizational safety standards, and fosters a positive atmosphere of inclusion and participation.  

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. This is a summer position with the potential to continue part-time during the school year.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Welcome new members, explain rules, and encourage participation. 
• Support educational, recreational, and STEAM based activities that engage and interact with youth. 
• Provide guidance and supervision for youth while maintaining a staff to youth ratio of 1:20.   
• Maintain a clean and organized environment. 
• Promote a fun, engaging, and safe atmosphere, including assisting with age-appropriate themes, activities, and field trips. 
• Ensure that each teen program is operating in compliance with organizational, partnering agency, state and federal regulations and requirements and internal policies. 
• Report and help resolve complaints or concerns per established procedures. 
• Submit accurate daily attendance records. 
• Provide supervision, guidance, and support to youth. 
• Oversee the care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and facilities. 
• Attend staff meetings and required training sessions. 
• Support special activities and events. 
• Assist in preparing and serving meals and snacks, including reporting requirements.  
• Perform additional tasks assigned by supervisor/leadership. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience, education, or training in adolescent development, secondary education, or youth behavior management is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.  
• A valid CPR Certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment is required. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire does provide training for those not certified. 

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.  

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: 

• Constant hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination.
• Intermittent speaking, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, reaching, low-level activity, and squatting.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
• Frequent lifting of objects under 20 pounds, and occasional lifting of items up to 75 pounds.
• Indoor with minimal outdoor work. Extreme temperatures in the summer and winter to be expected.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

• Pre-employment screenings may include, but not limited to, the following: drug screen, criminal background check(s), child abuse/neglect screening(s), driving history screening(s), and reference checks. 

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.