Youth Development Professional

Title: Youth Development Professional (YDP)
Market Title: Recreational Youth Mentor (A market title is used on job boards to help job seekers find our position easier)
Supervisor: Site Coordinator/Lead
Supervises: Children (aka Members)
Status: Part-time, non-exempt, hourly
Rate of Pay: $19.50/hr
After-School Schedule: 1:30pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Posting Date: April 10th 2026

This might be the perfect role for you if…

• You’re passionate about youth development, education, or childcare (or all of the above!)
• You can meet the posted schedule
• You posses qualities that make you a relational role model

First things first: What’s Club?
Since 1865, Boys & Girls Clubs (aka Club) has been making positive impacts in the lives of kids and teens. Today, we’re a global movement, reaching nearly 3.6 million young people in over 5,000 locations worldwide! Right here in Rochester, we’re proud to have 4 amazing Club sites, offering out-of-school programs designed to meet unique educational and health needs. We currently serve about 300 children and teens (aka members) and their families.

What’s the Role?
Club has 4 positive outcomes areas that serve as the north star for how we serve our members: 1) Health & Well-being, Character & Leadership, 3) Academic Success, and 4) Life & Workforce Readiness. YDPs help Club make these positive outcome areas a reality, you'll be the ultimate guide, mentor, and fun-maker for a group of awesome members! You’ll lead activities, spark imaginations, and build strong, supportive relationships — all while keeping things safe, exciting, and fresh.

Location Grades
We are currently hiring a YDP to work with our middle and high school teens, based out of our flagship Club at The Place (1026 E Center St., Rochester, MN 55904). While YDPs are usually assigned to work with specific grade levels, YDPs are expected to be flexible to work with any grade level. Additionally, site assignments are subject to occasional change based on coverage needs, school closures, and summer schedule. Club will always strive to work with you on agreeable grade and site assignments.

Working Schedules
This is an after-school position running through June 3. School-year programs run Monday–Friday from 1:30pm to 8pm, with most staff scheduled from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. There are occasional opportunities to work past 5:30pm, based on attendance and a rotating dismissal schedule.

If you have specific site or scheduling needs, please include them in your application.

YDPs are also expected to attend monthly trainings, typically held at The Place.

What Does the Day-to-Day Look Like?

• Safety First: The most important job a YDP has is keeping members safe and supervised. This means ensuring members have staff eyes on them at all times and that the Club environment is positive, clean, and welcoming.
• Program Planning & Execution: Design and implement curriculum and activities – while keeping the 4 positive outcome areas weaved into programming and interactions. You’ll have an awesome team helping you with this.
• Youth Development: Be a mentor and positive role model — guide members in building life skills, self-confidence, leadership abilities, and a sense of belonging.
• Be a Problem Solver: Handle any challenges (including behavioral) with creativity and care, ensuring a positive, respectful space for everyone.
• Flexibility Staying Levelheaded: Working with children and teens is about as meaningful of a job there is. It can be a ton of fun. It also comes with daily challenges that require teamwork, adaptability, and patience! No two days are the same.

What You’ll Need:

• You must be 18 years old.
• High School Diploma/GED usually required, but we may consider applicants who are actively pursuing completion of either or can demonstrate other commitments to education and trades!
• Prior experience working with young people, parents, schools, and or community leaders – either in a paid or volunteer capacity.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. It’s who we are!
• Ability to stand, sit, and move around for extended periods (we’re active and hands-on!).
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs (have we mentioned we’re active?)
• Reliable transportation to your work site, including a monthly trip to The Place and possible different site assignment during summers and school breaks.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Prior experience at a Boys & Girls Club (or similar youth-serving organization), either as a staff member or a participant.
• A background in creating activities that are developmentally appropriate for kids.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (we’ll help you get this if you don’t already have them).

Don’t Hold Back:
If you have a passion for making a real difference – even if you don’t meet every qualification – we still want to hear from you! Research shows that many candidates may not apply if they don’t meet every single requirement, but if this job excites you, please apply! We’re all about balancing experience with potential.

The Perks:
In addition to a competitive wage and some flexibility with scheduling, YDPs accrue PTO, can participate in a 401k plan, take advantage of Club trainings as part of professional development, and receive a free Club membership for any household dependents.

The Fine Print:

• Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
• Club performs comprehensive and criminal background screenings as a condition of employment offers.
• This job posting provides a snapshot of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the YDP role. It’s not a complete list, so expect a few other tasks to pop up as we go!
• We will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants who have disabilities which hinder their ability to complete the application process. Please call our main line at 507.287.2300 to request an accommodation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Please answer yes or no, are you able to meet the after-school schedule needs of Monday through Friday, 1:30 pm to 6:00pm?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

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