High School Program Leader - Recreation (EPA Clubhouse)

High School Program Leader - Recreation (EPA Clubhouse)

East Palo Alto Clubhouse - East Palo Alto, CA

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 & Responsibilities

• Manage the games room, lawn, gym, and various program spaces with approximately 20 students per 1 staff
• Refer students to academic mentoring and homework assistance as needed
• Create and sustain a welcoming, inclusive, and youth-centered environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging for all participants
• Build 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 teamwork
• Serve as a positive presence and culture-setter, modeling respect, enthusiasm, and community values
• Build relationships with youth to cultivate trust, engagement, and consistent participation
• Proactively monitor the social atmosphere and adapt programming to maintain an energizing, safe, and supportive environment across the clubhouse
• Support daily program schedule facilitation of enrichment and academic programs
• Support ongoing recruitment and retention efforts with Community Liaison
• Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and BGCP leadership
• Maintain a positive, safe, productive work environment
• Participate in supporting special events, field trips, and other high school initiatives and programs
• Attend training and professional development opportunities
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Commitment to BGCP's mission and vision and working with 9-12th grade youth
• Familiarity working with students who attend Title 1 schools
• 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 9-12th grade youth
• Spanish fluency is a plus

Physical 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.

Work Schedule

• 24-29 hours per week
• Academic Year Schedule
• 2:30pm – 7:00pm (Monday - Friday)
• Occasional Saturdays
• Weekly team meeting + additional professional development trainings

Compensation & Benefits

• Employment Status: Part Time-Non Exempt
• Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
• Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers salary contributions to the 401(k) plan
• Sick 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 year
• Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure

As 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.