Youth Development Professional-Mountain Trails Elementary

About the role

Make a lasting impact in your community! Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County & Southern Utah and help inspire the next generation. We are looking for passionate Youth Development Professionals to empower children at Cherry Hill Elementary. If you love working with kids, fostering social‑emotional growth, and creating a fun, safe environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Mentor & engage: Build positive, supportive relationships with youth through active engagement.
• Lead the fun: Facilitate and participate in games, recreational activities, and enrichment programs both indoors and outdoors.
• Support growth: Help children develop social and emotional intelligence by modeling positive communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain safety: Provide active supervision to ensure a physically and emotionally safe space for all participants.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth (ages 5–18) in an educational, recreational, or team setting is preferred.
• A reliable team player with a positive, professional attitude and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to actively participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly paid training and professional development.
• Ability to actively supervise children, stand/walk for extended periods, and lift 25–50 lb.

Benefits

• Work culture: Collaborative, inclusive team dedicated to integrity, respect, and excellence.
• Growth opportunities: Hands‑on experience ideal for future careers in education, social work, or recreation, with ongoing professional development.

Pay

$15.00 – $18.00 per hour

Schedule

Part‑time, estimated 15–18 hours/week. Monday–Thursday, approximately 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Commitment: September 14, 2026 – May 21, 2027. Location: Mountain Trails Elementary.