After School Teen Mentor- Youth Development Professional- High School

Title: YDP- High School

Organization: Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro

Location: Teen Center San Leandro, CA

Department: Programs

Reports to: Teen Center Program Manager

Direct Reports: NA

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type & Pay Rate: Part-Time 20-25 hours/ $18-29

About Boys & Girls Club 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. This commitment has allowed us to expand our reach and impact into the neighboring cities of Hayward and Union City. 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 23 Club sites, including San Leandro and San Lorenzo 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.

Position Overview:

The Youth Development Professional (YDP) - High School is responsible for working directly with high school students at the Teen Clubhouse, offering homework assistance, academic support, and enrichment activities. The role requires leadership, effective communication, and patience to create a positive environment where teens can succeed.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Teen Engagement: Provide direct academic support, including homework assistance and enrichment activities, to high school students at the Teen Clubhouse.
• Program Implementation: Execute after school activities across core program areas such as academic assistance, fitness/recreation, arts, and enrichment, ensuring alignment with BGCSL’s goals.
• Behavior Management: Utilize positive behavior management techniques to maintain a productive and supportive atmosphere for all teens.
• Attendance Tracking: Accurately record daily attendance, including sign-in/sign-out procedures, and maintain up-to-date records.
• Health & Safety: Uphold high standards of health and safety, ensuring a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Program Support: Assist with program setup, registration, customer service, and community outreach, ensuring the Teen Clubhouse is clean and welcoming.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with teens, parents, staff, and community partners, providing regular feedback and updates on student progress.
• Role Modeling: Continuously serves as a positive role model, embodying the BGCSL values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
• Curriculum Planning: Under guidance, plan and implement curriculum activities, prepare necessary supplies and equipment.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with staff to ensure program quality and achieve BGCSL’s goals.
• Incident Management: Provide first aid, when necessary, report incidents promptly, and document notable behaviors in accordance with BGCSL policies.
• Family Engagement: Communicate program standards and policies effectively to families, offering consistent feedback and conducting parent conferences as needed.
• Professional Development: Participate in regular training, staff meetings, and special events to enhance skills and program delivery.
• Facility Maintenance: Keep the Teen Clubhouse clean and presentable.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in youth development, including planning and supervising activities for teens.
• Education: AA degree or BA degree (minimum of 60 units). Preference in education or youth related fields
• Certification: CPR/First Aid certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Commitment: Ability to work the entire school year, adhering to the scheduled hours.

Technology: Proficient in Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangouts, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) and comfortable with utilizing technology in program delivery.

Mental Agility: Ability to handle stress, analyze problems, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods, and perform routine math calculations.

Competencies:

Communication- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage diverse youth populations.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. High emotional intelligence (EQ), can “read the room”, and gain the trust and confidence or a diverse group of teens.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Can identify and predict potential hazards and works with stakeholders to implement solutions.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Definitions: Rarely (Less than 10% of the job) Occasionally (11-33% the job) Frequently (34-66% of the job) Continually (more than 67% of the job)

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• 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 (Select applicable) occasionally lift and /or move up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Walkie Talkies

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.