The Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside (BGCC) serves over 1,100 youth on the San Mateo coast with high quality out-of-school time programming. Our programs include academic support, enrichment, and fitness after-school daily and during school breaks for students in grades 5 to 12 on the Cunha Intermediate School campus in downtown Half Moon Bay.

Youth Development Professional

The Youth Development Professional a team member committed to safety and student success helping elementary, middle and high school students succeed academically and emotionally, and capable of problem-solving and troubleshooting on a day-to-day basis. This is a part-time position.

Key Roles:

Maintain a positive Boys & Girls Club culture, with high energy, strong teamwork, and effective collaboration with other staff.
Oversee safety of Club members, including supervision during inside learning, outside activities, and entry/exit.
Assist with all aspects of homework — accessing assignments, completing homework, checking grades and accessing Power School when needed.
Organize and lead a range of activities for members that are fun, engaging, instructional and that develop team building skills.
Ensure inclusion of all members and encourage their participation in a variety of program areas/activities.
Respect and recognize members for their efforts.
Provide guidance to members; act as role model to Members.
Maintain a healthy and safe environment, including daily cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities.
Build positive relationships with parents, school personnel, volunteers, and fellow colleagues.
Exercise sound decision making, problem-solving skills, and restorative justice practices in resolving club members’ needs or issues.
As part of our staff team, identify day-to-day needs and areas of improvement for the Club.
Follow protocol with incidents by notifying the Site Manager immediately and writing an incident report.
Participate and demonstrate leadership in Special Events, Staff Huddles and team training.
Attend all required trainings.
Assume other duties as assigned
Initiate new programs with the approval of the Site Manager.

Experience and Skills

Experience working with young people.
Knowledge of the Coastside community and especially the Cabrillo Unified school system helpful.
High school degree (or equivalent) and commitment to helping students access K-12 and higher education.
Understanding of the developmental needs of young people.
Strong oral communication skills.
Ability to problem-solve during day-to-day Club activities.
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
Ability to engage respectfully with various groups including youth, public, parents, co-workers.
Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline issues.
Ability to pass required background checks.
Willingness to adhere to COVID safety guidelines.
Bilingual in Spanish and English is very helpful, but not required.

Timing

Our After School program is open every day after school. Shift times are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:45 to 6:15 and Thursdays from 1:45 to 6:15.

We are hiring for positions that begin in mid-August 2024.

We do need some “on call” substitute workers as well.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range is $17-20/per hour and dependent upon skill and experience.

How to Apply

Click here to complete the initial application.

Initial reviews will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

Questions? Email Rolando Madrid at rolando@bgccoastside.org or call 650-712-9710.

BGCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer

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

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