The Youth Development Professional is responsible for delivering daily in-house programming, including social recreation and team-building activities, while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for youth. They also handle member supervision, behavior management, and administrative tasks such as record-keeping and facility maintenance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with children. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a background check.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER DALLAS POSITION DESCRIPTION PART-TIME - SUMMER SEASONAL (June 1st, 2026 - July 24th, 2026) TITLE: Youth Development Professional (YDP) PERFORMANCE PROFILE SOURCE: Part-Time, Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Programs_ Serving Oak Cliff Club REPORTS TO: PT Assistant Club Director POSITION DESCRIPTION The Youth Development Professional (YDP) summer seasonal 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 during the summer program time frame. Primary Function Under the supervision of the Assistant Club Director, a YDP is responsible for assisting with the development and operation of our summer 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 games 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. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.
