YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESIONAL- Riley Elementary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Inc seeks a part-time Youth Development Professional to create positive interactions with youth while delivering engaging programs. Responsibilities include supporting after-school programs, ensuring safety, and fostering a welcoming environment.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with children, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to manage group behavior.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check.
• Must be over 18 to work with youth, over 21 for teens.
• At least one year experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate programs and activities.
• Ensure safe implementation of programs and activities.
• Orient new members to the club's programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Ability to manage behavior

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School

11230 Lippit Ave

Job Id:525-620

# of Openings:1

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.

Core Competencies

• 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

• Building meaningful relationships with members
• Delivering specific program services within the clubhouse
• Compliance with organizational operational and HR policies
• Ensuring 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 and maintenance of equipment and furnishings
• Assisting the Program Director in all phases of the overall club operation
• Membership administration and program registration

Other Duties Assigned by the Club Director

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

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, including condition of equipment and facilities, age appropriateness, ability levels, weather, and appropriate use of equipment and 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, 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 or GED
• 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 six months: 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 hiring).

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as Youth Development Professional.

Skills and 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 Driver’s License.
• Basic computer skills; detail oriented; ability and willingness to multitask; great communication skills 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.