YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESIONAL- Richardson

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Youth Development Professional (YDP) is a part time, hourly position working with our youth to provide “hands on” delivery of daily in-house programing including social recreation, team building activities, and an overall environment to build positive relationships. 

Monday-Friday 2:00pm-7:00pm

Primary Function  

Under the supervision of the Assistant Club Director, a YDP is responsible for assisting with the development and operation of our after-school program. Works to create a welcoming and safe environment for our members and aligns new members to program areas, special events, and opportunities. Will provide support in their assigned program area by monitoring member’s behavior, providing instruction, and engaging with members and parents.  

The YDP develops and delivers the BGCD and BGCA suite of programs ranging from the game room to teen activities, arts and crafts, the food program, low organized games, outdoor activities, special events, before school program, summer program and group clubs. 

YDP’s must be able to demonstrate the following: 

Passion for making a positive impact in children’s lives 

Ability to keep firm boundaries 

Accountability and follow through 

Ability to multi-task 

Ability to be a leader, and gain and maintain the attention of children 

Use a creative perspective to work with children on making good life choices 

Key Roles: 

The YDP is responsible for: 

Building meaningful relationships with members 

The delivery of specific program services within the Clubhouse 

Compliance with organizational operational and HR policies 

The overall Club climate—safety and security, the moral compass, guidance 

Teach and enforce discipline, values, morals, citizenship, manners, life skills and citizenship 

Proper reporting, record keeping and reports

Janitorial, maintenance of equipment and furnishings 

Assisting the Program Director in all phases of the overall Club operation 

Membership administration and program registration 

Other duties as assigned by the Club Director 

Build positive relationships: BGC staff, kids, parents, community stakeholders, visitors, volunteers 

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): 

Job Responsibilities  

• Deliver age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas, for children ages 6 – 18.  

• Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities. This involves, but is not limited to: condition of equipment and facilities, age-appropriateness, ability levels, weather, appropriate use of equipment and supplies  

• Orients new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program, and disciplinary rules.  

• Implements, monitors, and evaluates programs, services, and activities for members.  

• Ensures program area is attractive, neat, and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.  

• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.  

Additional responsibilities  

• Maintain a positive Boys & Girls Club culture, with high energy, strong teamwork, and effective collaboration with other staff  

• Promotes daily learning center program participation, as well as participation in special events.  

• Maintaining productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators and staff, and other visitors to the Club.  

• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings  

Required Qualifications  

High School Diploma GED is required 

18+ years old 

Must be able to pass a background check. Must be over 18 to work with youth, over 21 to work with teens.

Must have at least one year experience working with children. 

Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of 6 months where: • There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.  

Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.  

Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.  

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.  

Ability to de-escalate problems when present, as well as problem-solve during day-today-club activities  

Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.  

Ability to control and manage a group of children through different activities  

Mandatory CPR and First Aid certifications (course will be available for staff upon being hired)  

Preferred Qualifications  

Previous experience as Youth Development Professional  

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 

Ability to be flexible and to cope with a rapidly changing society 

Ability to exercise considerable and sound judgment to coach members instructionally and socially 

Professional leadership through communications and actions 

Ability to have self-control and work with low supervision 

Competency in all club areas 

Friendliness, enthusiasm, energy and creativity for motivating youth 

Valid State Drivers License 

Basic computer skills; detail oriented; ability and willingness to multitask; great communications skill both written and verbal 

Note: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.