High School Program Leader - Recreation (EPA Clubhouse)

High School Program Leader - Recreation (EPA Clubhouse)East Palo Alto ClubhousePosition High School Program Leader - Recreation (East Palo Alto)Our Mission To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thriveOur Vision All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learningOur Core Values Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, EquityOrganization Overview Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,700 TK-College students across 30 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 Overview The High School Program Leader - Recreation is responsible for running the games room and shaping how high school youth experience the space when they walk in. This role will often be the first team member students see when they enter, so setting the right energy, warmth, and excitement is a core part of the job, not an afterthought. The games room is where a lot of relationship-building happens, and this role makes sure that time is intentional: this role will design and lead structured community-building activities that give students a reason to connect with each other and with staff while they're hanging out. This role will also support other high school program leaders to deliver effective learning environments for students in enrichment and academic spaces through additional teaching, facilitation and coordination. This role will provide valuable youth development and personal growth opportunities as you will have the chance to work with different grade bands (9-12th), learn to read a room and adjust on the fly, and build the kind of consistent, welcoming culture that keeps youth coming back.This role is for those who are available to work 5 days a week during the school year at East Palo Alto Clubhouse in East Palo Alto, CA and reports to the Program Director. Drawing upon best practices in youth development, you'll turn unstructured downtime into moments that build belonging, life skills, and trust.Roles & ResponsibilitiesManage the games room, lawn, gym, and various program spaces with approximately 20 students per 1 staffRefer students to academic mentoring and homework assistance as neededCreate and sustain a welcoming, inclusive, and youth-centered environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging for all participantsBuild and adapt lesson plans for delivering daily recreational enrichment programming including games, open gym, and enrichment sessions that include but are not limited to tournaments, leagues, and special events that encourage life skills and teamworkServe as a positive presence and culture-setter, modeling respect, enthusiasm, and community valuesBuild relationships with youth to cultivate trust, engagement, and consistent participationProactively monitor the social atmosphere and adapt programming to maintain an energizing, safe, and supportive environment across the clubhouseSupport daily program schedule facilitation of enrichment and academic programsSupport ongoing recruitment and retention efforts with Community LiaisonCommunicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and BGCP leadershipMaintain a positive, safe, productive work environmentParticipate in supporting special events, field trips, and other high school initiatives and programsAttend training and professional development opportunitiesPerform additional relevant duties as assignedQualificationsCommitment to BGCP's mission and vision and working with 9-12th grade youthFamiliarity working with students who attend Title 1 schoolsExperience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituentsAbility to motivate through positive reinforcementStrong communication skillsFlexible in navigating a fast-paced environmentPreferred one year of experience working with 9-12th grade youthSpanish fluency is a plusPhysical Requirements and Work Environment The 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; and some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squatting, and/or crawling. The role also requires significant fine finger dexterity and near vision acuity. The position may occasionally involve lifting or carrying objects up to 25 pounds. Generally, the job requires approximately 20% sitting and 80% walking or standing. The work environment noise level is typically moderate but may occasionally be louder. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.LocationEast Palo Alto Clubhouse - East Palo Alto, CAWork Schedule24-29 hours per weekAcademic Year Schedule2:30pm – 7:00pm (Monday - Friday)Occasional SaturdaysWeekly team meeting + additional professional development trainingsCompensation & BenefitsEmployment Status: Part Time-Non ExemptPay Range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers salary contributions to the 401(k) planSick Time: Part-time employees accrue sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 20 hours worked, and may use up to 40 hours per yearContributing 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) evaluation or test.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.