Youth Mentor; Midvale

Job Title

Youth Mentor (Midvale) – Youth Development Professional (YDP)

Reports to:

Program Director

Salary Range: $15–$17 per hour (DOE)

Hours:

25 hours/week, Monday–Friday 1:30–6:30 pm

Youth Development Professionals facilitate fun, engaging, and age‑appropriate activities for youth and teens from diverse backgrounds. Using our three priority outcomes—academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles—as a guide, Youth Development Professionals run programs, offer support, and ensure that every Club Member has an “Optimal Club Experience” that sets them up for lifelong success.

Successful YDPs have a passion for serving others and contributing to the well‑being of the community. They are able to connect with young people and offer supportive relationships. They are team players willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that Club Members are safe, recognized, and given the opportunity to learn new skills.

• Plan and implement daily group activities for youth ages 5–12 or 13–18.
• Transport youth in club vehicles (school pick‑ups, field trips, etc.).
• Ensure engagement and promote consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities.
• Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, and role modeling to support their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement, and academic progress.
• Provide active supervision, continually interacting with all members.
• Submit regular lesson plans, attendance sheets, and other paperwork.
• Plan special events such as guest speakers, performances, or field trips.
• Abide by and carry out safety policies and procedures.
• Attend local trainings.

• Ability to work in high‑energy, loud, and active settings with large groups of youth and teens.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish them in a detailed, timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with club members, peers, parents, and community leaders.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable with both independent and collaborative processes.
• Strong group‑management skills.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, MVR check, and drug screening.
• 21 years and over to meet driving requirements, and willing and able to drive 15‑passenger vans.

• Monday‑Friday work schedule, no late nights or weekends required.
• PTO/Floating holidays available after the first 90 days of employment.
• Paid day off for your birthday.
• Professional development; mentorship with industry leaders, organization‑wide training and professional development scholarships.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake, diversity is the heart and soul of our history. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that does not discriminate against any protected characteristic or other aspect that makes an individual unique. Our greatest strength comes from the insights, experiences, and knowledge of all people. If at any point in the application and interview process you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Human Resource Department.