SIGNING BONUS!! After-School Program Staff (Youth Development Professional)
Company: SAN LEANDRO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
Limited time $500 signing bonus available to new hires who meet
performance and retention criteria.
Title: Youth Development Professional (YDP)Organization: Boys and
Girls Clubs of San LeandroLocation: San Leandro, CA/San Lorenzo,
CADepartment: ProgramsReports to: Program Manager or KCCDirect
Reports: NAExempt Status: Non-ExemptPosition Type & Pay Rate:
Part-Time (25hrs) / $18-$29
About Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro:For over 75 years, the Boys
and Girls Clubs of San Leandro (BGCSL) has proudly served the San
Leandro and San Lorenzo community as the primary provider of youth
services. Our unwavering mission is to inspire youth-especially
those who need us most-to achieve their full potential in a safe,
positive, and engaging environment. We offer a wide range of
programs to youth ages 4 to18 years old, including after-school
programming, school break day camps, and summer camps. We take
pride in providing a nurturing and supportive atmosphere where our
youth can have fun and thrive across 25 Club sites, including San
Leandro, San Lorenzo and Hayward school-based sites and the Teen
Clubhouse.
Why Come Work with Us?Working at the Boys and Girls Clubs of San
Leandro (BGCSL) is more than just a job-it's a chance to make a
real impact on the lives of young people. Great futures start with
YOU, and here, you'll find that we are as committed to our staff as
we are to the youth we serve. By working with us, you'll gain
valuable experience that will enhance your skills and open doors to
future possibilities, all while enjoying a supportive and dynamic
environment that promotes collaboration and innovation.
Join BGCSL to unlock your potential and enjoy a range of benefits
that make your work experience rewarding, fulfilling, and fun.
Why you are right for the job?
- You are looking for part-time work that makes a positive impact
on the lives of young people.
- You are dedicated and enthusiastic about making a difference in
the community.
- You are reliable and the team and youth can count on you.
- You are excited by the opportunity to work with a diverse group
of colleagues and youth in a fun and safe after-school
environment.
- You have or desire to gain experience and skills working with
youth in a non-profit.
- You are deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion,
belonging, justice, and accessibility.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:Program and Operations
Support
- Supervision & Safety: Ensure a safe and nurturing environment
for youth participants.
- Program Facilitation: Create and lead engaging afterschool
programs and activities for a group of approximately 20
students.
- Lesson Planning: Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and
activities that promote personal growth, educational achievement,
and character development.Classroom Management and Teaching
- Establish classroom rules and behavior.
- Provide for children's basic needs and ensure supervision.
- Adapt teaching methods to children's interests and learning
styles.
- Manage classroom activities, lessons, play, breaks, and
meals.
- Track children's progress and communicate effectively with
parents and teachers.
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom.Relationships
- Mentoring: Serve as a positive role model and mentor to young
participants, fostering their self-esteem and personal
development.
- Maintaining a Positive Environment: Cultivate a welcoming and
inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and
respected.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues to ensure
program goals are met and share best practices.
Qualifications & Experience:
- This is an entry level role and no prior experience working
with youth is required.
- Multi-conversational language skills a HUGE plus (Spanish,
Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog)
- Candidates with experience, education, or coursework in Early
Childhood Development, Education, or related fields will be given
preference.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- A safety-first mindset
- High emotional intelligence and integrity
- Ability to connect in an authentic way with a diverse group of
youth
- Collaborative nature to work well in teams and support member
conflict resolution
- Extremely patient and able to work under pressure or
emotionally volatile situations
- Genuine belief in the mission of BGCSL and the responsibility
that comes with serving youth and the
communityCompetencies:Dependability: Follows instructions, responds
to management direction; Accountable; Keeps commitments; Completes
tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate
plan. Is consistently at work, meetings, and appointments, and is
on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when
absent.Interpersonal Skills and Communication: Focuses on solving
conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions
under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
High emotional intelligence- can read the room. Approaches others
in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with
respect and consideration; Speaks clearly and persuasively in
positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification;
Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet
needs.Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures;
Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports
organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through
outside activities; Supports and respects diversity in thought,
demographics, experience, and personalities.Safety and Security:
Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate
action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly; Vigilant.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to walk
- Occasionally required to sit
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or
crawl
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Rarely work in high, precarious places (playground equipment
height)
- Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions
- Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or
infectious materials (Communicable diseases in an office
environment including COVID-19, common cold, and flu viruses.
Negative TB screen required).
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate to loud
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-70
pounds (with support, a child that has fallen)
- Specialized equipment: Walkie Talkie radios for
communication
The above description is intended to describe the general content
and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an
exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical
requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts
management's right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time, nor does it change your
status as an at-will employee. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro is committed to diversity
and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex,
age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran
status or any other status protected by state or federal law. We
encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to
apply. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit,
and business needs.
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