All Sports Youth Program Leader (East Palo Alto)

POSITIONAll Sports Youth Program Leader OUR MISSIONTo empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thriveOUR VISIONAll youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learningOUR CORE VALUESCuriosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, EquityORGANIZATION OVERVIEWBoys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,000 TK-College students across 29 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.POSITION OVERVIEWThe All Sports Youth Program Leader is responsible for leading a classroom to deliver safe and effective learning environments for students through teaching, facilitation, and coordination. This role will provide you with valuable professional development and personal growth opportunities as you will have the chance to work with different grade bands (6-8). This role reports to the Associate Site Director and is for those who are available to work 5 days a week during the school year at our Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School Site. Drawing upon best practices in youth development, you will guide students to build life skills & find joy in sports & fitness in a meaningful, fun context. RESPONSIBILITIESManage a classroom of approximately 10-20 students per 1 staffOversee participants to ensure their guidance and safety at all timesPlan, coordinate and implement activities that enable students to develop skills while having funGuide students in a manner that supports their social, emotional, and physical developmentLead sports, games, and various program activities while monitoring student behaviorCommunicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and BGCP leadership Engage in weekly check-ins and participate in staff meetingsMaintain a positive, safe, productive work environment Participate in supporting games, special events and field trips Attend training and professional development opportunities Perform additional relevant duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSCommitment to BGCP's mission and vision and working with youth Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituents Ability to motivate through positive reinforcement Strong communication skills Flexible in navigating a fast-paced environment Preferred one year of experience working with TK-8 youthPreferred one year of coaching experience in sports such as soccer, volleyball, or basketball Spanish fluency is a plusPhysical Requirements and Work EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squatting, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 80% walking & standing. Work environment noise level is usually moderate but can be noisy at times. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.LOCATIONEast Palo Alto - Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle SchoolWORK SCHEDULE24-29 hours per week Five days a week, Monday through Friday Shift Times: (Subject to extend past 6:15pm depending on league games)Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:00pm - 6:15pmWednesday: 12:30pm - 6:15pmWeekly team meeting additional professional development trainingsCOMPENSATION & BENEFITSEmployment Status: Part-Time, Non-ExemptPay Range: $22-25/hr, depending on experience (DOE)Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measureAs part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, and tuberculosis (TB) test.Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an "all-inclusive" list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.

Salary : $22 - $25