The Full PLAY Team Captain

Description

Team Captain

Status & FLSA Class: Full Time, 30 hours/week (schedule varies)

Reports to: Team Coach/Site Manager

Location: Castro Valley, CA

Pay Range: $26-$30/hour, depending on experience.

About PlayCV

PlayCV is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Castro Valley students through engaging afterschool programs in art, music, science, and more. We believe in creating safe, inspiring spaces where kids can learn, grow, and explore their interests.

Job/Position Summary

The Full PLAY (TFP) is PlayCV’s afterschool program, designed to provide students with enrichment, academic support, recreation, and social connection in a structured and supportive environment. Students begin each day with a healthy snack and check-in before rotating through a variety of activities—homework support, enrichment classes, playground games, or arts and crafts.

The Team Captain leads a team of TFP Instructors to ensure a high-quality program for youth and their families. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, developing social-emotional skills, and fostering strong relationships with students, families, and school staff. A successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, use sound judgment to problem-solve, and serve as a positive role model. Above all, the Team Captain is responsible for student safety and for building an inclusive and supportive afterschool culture.

The TFP Instructors work with students from the last bell at the end of the school day until the latest pickup time of 6 p.m., every day. In addition to supporting students during scheduled enrichment classes, TFP Instructors implement supplemental enrichment activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor games, in-house and outsourced enrichment classes, art, homework support, and guiding student behavior, social, academic, and career development. As part of PlayCV's continuous improvement efforts, TFP Instructors also help develop and refine enrichment activities such as classes, demonstrations, challenges, and just plain fun. Above all else, the Lead TFP Instructor is responsible for ensuring the safety of our students and acting as the safety manager for the site.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a safe, inclusive environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
• Provide direction, coaching, and mentoring to team members.
• Ensure students are supervised at all times, properly checked in/out, and ratios remain in compliance.
• Train and develop new and existing staff; follow training plans and systems to meet goals.
• Maintain and update the Site Guide (site rules, events calendar, facility information, and contacts).
• Review and implement special accommodations for students and/or staff.
• Ensure employees take required breaks and follow work limitations as directed.
• Address and report staff or parent/guardian concerns promptly.
• Serve as liaison between PlayCV leadership, school staff, and families.
• Report sensitive issues to management and propose workable solutions.
• Support organization-wide events and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Manage snack/supply inventory and place weekly orders.
  
  

Candidate Profile

We’re Looking For Team Members Who

• Are dedicated to nurturing the whole development of children.
• Are passionate about youth development and enrichment programs.
• Demonstrate initiative while keeping student needs first.
• Have experience with TK or elementary-aged children, afterschool, or summer programs.
• Are dependable, consistent, and fair.
• Bring patience, compassion, and kindness to their work.
• Are flexible, proactive, punctual, and committed to the full school year.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
• Visual and auditory ability to interact with students, staff, and families continuously.
• Frequent speaking and listening (75–100%) with students, staff, and families.
• Frequent standing, walking, and outdoor activity (75–100%) to supervise and engage with students.
• Regular use of a computer, cell phone, telephone, and copy machine.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The HR department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
• Negative TB test within the last 4 years
• Able to travel to multiple work sites.
• Must attend any PlayCV required training.