Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast; Guadalupe (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Retirement savings plan

Staff training and opportunities for p

professional development

Job summary

Guadalupe Jr High | Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is seeking a Youth Development Professional. The role focuses on building meaningful relationships with youth, mentoring and guiding positive behavior while creating a safe, engaging space for them to learn, grow and have fun.

The position offers an hourly pay range and opportunities for tutoring and development activities. Requirements include being 18+, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of experience with school-aged

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience working directly with school-aged youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with youth and serve as a mentor and role model.
• Plan and lead fun, educational and developmentally appropriate activities based on youth interests.
• Encourage youth to participate, try new things and develop confidence.
• Provide positive behavior guidance and help youth strengthen social‑emotional skills.
• Actively supervise members and maintain a safe, positive environment.
• Help with tutoring, mentoring and cooperative learning activities.
• Communicate positively and professionally with youth, families, coworkers and school partners.
• Keep program spaces organized, welcoming, clean and ready for activities.
• Maintain basic attendance, program and member records.
• Participate in staff training and professional development.

Skills

Mentoring

Tutoring

Coaching

Relationship building

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Guadalupe Jr High | Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast
Pay Range: $18.50–$21.50 per hour, based on experience and education

Help Young People Learn, Grow & Thrive

Do you enjoy working with young people, bringing energy to a room, and helping kids discover what they’re capable of?

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is looking for a Youth Development Professional to join our team at Guadalupe Jr High. This is a hands‑on role for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships with youth while creating a safe, welcoming and engaging place for them to learn, have fun and grow.

Our mission is to enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

As a Youth Development Professional, you’ll be one of the caring adults who helps make that mission happen every day.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

No two days at the Club are exactly the same. You’ll help create an environment where young people feel safe, supported and excited to participate.

You will:

• Build positive relationships with youth and serve as a mentor and role model.
• Plan and lead fun, educational and developmentally appropriate activities based on the interests and needs of our members.
• Encourage youth to participate, try new things and develop confidence.
• Provide positive behavior guidance and help youth strengthen their social‑emotional skills.
• Actively supervise members and maintain a safe, positive environment.
• Help with tutoring, mentoring and cooperative learning activities.
• Communicate positively and professionally with youth, families, coworkers, volunteers and school partners.
• Keep program spaces organized, welcoming, clean and ready for activities.
• Maintain basic attendance, program and member records.
• Participate in staff training and professional development.

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to be a consistent, encouraging adult in the lives of young people in Guadalupe.

We’d Love to Meet You If You...

• Are 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have at least one year of experience working directly with school‑aged youth.
• Enjoy mentoring, tutoring, coaching, leading activities or working with young people.
• Can connect with youth while also setting clear, positive expectations.
• Are dependable, responsible and able to work collaboratively with others.
• Communicate well with youth, families, coworkers and community partners.
• Can stay flexible and positive in an active, high‑energy environment.
• Are comfortable being active and on your feet for much of the workday.
• Are willing and able to complete applicable school district requirements.

Experience planning youth programs or activities is a plus.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

You don’t have to know everything on day one.

We’re looking for someone who shows up for kids, brings enthusiasm and patience to their work, follows through on commitments and understands that relationships are at the heart of great youth development.

The right person is willing to jump into a game, help with homework, lead an activity, redirect a challenging moment, celebrate a young person’s success and help create the kind of Club environment youth want to come back to every day.

Benefits

Benefits may include, based on eligibility:

• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation time
• Retirement savings plan
• Staff training and opportunities for professional development

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is an at‑will employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, absent undue hardship.