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 programming including social recreation, team building activities, and an overall environment to build positive relationships.

Monday–Friday 2:00 pm–7:00 pm

Under the supervision of the Assistant Club Director, a YDP is responsible for assisting with the development and operation of our after‑school program. The YDP creates a welcoming and safe environment for our members and aligns new members to program areas, special events, and opportunities. Responsibilities include monitoring member 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.

• Passion for making a positive impact in children’s lives
• Ability to keep firm boundaries
• Accountability and follow through
• Ability to multi‑task
• Leadership skills and ability to maintain the attention of children
• Creative perspective to help children make good life choices

• Build meaningful relationships with members
• Deliver specific program services within the Clubhouse
• Ensure compliance with organizational operational and HR policies
• Maintain overall club climate—safety, security, moral compass, guidance
• Teach and enforce discipline, values, manners, life skills, and citizenship
• Proper reporting, record keeping, and reports
• Janitorial maintenance of equipment and furnishings
• Assist the Program Director in all phases of overall club operation
• Membership administration and program registration

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

• Deliver age‑appropriate programs and activities reflecting Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas for children ages 6–18
• Ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities, including condition of equipment and facilities, age‑appropriateness, ability levels, weather, and appropriate use of supplies
• Orient new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program, and disciplinary rules
• Implement, monitor, and evaluate programs, services, and activities for members
• Ensure program area is attractive, neat, clean, and bulletin boards and notices are current
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed

• Maintain a positive Boys & Girls Club culture, with high energy, strong teamwork, and effective collaboration with other staff
• Promote daily learning center program participation and participation in special events
• Maintain productive relationships with parents, school faculty, administrators, and other visitors to the Club
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings

High School Diploma or GED required. 18+ years old. Must 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 interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. Ability to de‑escalate problems when present, as well as problem‑solve during day‑to‑day 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).

• Previous experience as Youth Development Professional

• Ability to be flexible and cope with a rapidly…