Youth Development Professional (After school) - Elementary

SupportFinity™; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro is looking for a part-time Youth Development Professional to create a safe, engaging after-school environment for elementary students. The role involves facilitating activities that promote learning and social-emotional development while building positive relationships with youth.

No prior experience is needed, making this perfect for enthusiastic individuals ready to make a difference. The position offers a pay range of $20 - $25/hr and requires working onsite at a school-based site.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No prior experience required; entry-level role.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and supportive environment for youth.
• Facilitate engaging after-school activities.
• Build positive relationships with youth.
• Oversee daily operations and program flow.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Patience

Ability to work under pressure

Connection with diverse youth

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Youth Development Professional (After school) - Elementary

Organization: Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro

Location: School-Based Site

Position Type: Part-Time, On-Site

Compensation: $20 - $25/hr

Position Overview

As a Youth Development Professional, you’ll create a safe, fun, and inclusive after-school environment where middle school youth can learn, grow, and build confidence. Through engaging activities and mentorship, you’ll support their academic success and social-emotional development. This role directly contributes to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro by fostering positive youth development and ensuring a high-quality after-school experience. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, work with a diverse team, and make a lasting impact in a dynamic, supportive setting.

Essential Functions

• Engaging Supervision – Create a safe, structured, and welcoming environment where all youth feel supported.
• Facilitate Engaging Activities – Lead fun and meaningful after-school programs that promote learning, creativity, and social development.
• Adapt and Implement Lessons – Deliver curriculum-based activities while modifying approaches to meet the needs and interests of elementary-aged students.
• Create a Positive Learning Environment – Establish clear expectations, routines, and behavior management strategies to keep youth engaged.
• Build Positive Relationships – Foster trust and inclusion by mentoring youth, encouraging participation, and recognizing individual strengths.
• Manage Daily Operations – Oversee transitions, playtime, meals, and lessons to ensure a smooth and structured program flow.
• Collaborate with Your Team – Work closely with colleagues to improve activities, support program goals, and share best practices.
• Be Flexible and Support Where Needed – Step in to assist at different sites or take on additional responsibilities to meet program needs.

Our Values In Action

• Transformative Leadership: We aspire to transform possibilities into probabilities through emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and empathy, fostering positive change with humility, authenticity, and continuous self‑improvement. In this role, you support students and colleagues with a team‑first mindset, fostering a collaborative and positive environment.
• Resilience: We approach every situation with a growth mindset, demonstrating flexibility and courage, reframing challenges as opportunities. In this role, you embrace unpredictability with commitment and energy, staying motivated under pressure.
• Youth Centered Approach: Every organizational action is designed to directly impact and benefit the youth we serve. In this role, you prioritize safety, well‑being, and development, build relationships, and advocate for young people, ensuring their needs remain at the heart of decisions.

Requirements

• No prior experience working with youth required—this is an entry‑level role.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for this position.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• High emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Ability to connect authentically with a diverse group of youth.
• Patience and the ability to work under pressure in emotionally charged situations.

Preferred

• Multi‑conversational language skills are a huge plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog).
• Experience, education, or coursework in Childhood Development, Education, or related fields.
• Prior experience working in youth programs, education, or nonprofit settings.

Work Environment

Youth Development Professional – Elementary will work primarily in a school-based site at the Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro. This role may occasionally require flexibility to accommodate organizational events or deadlines. Key aspects of the work environment include:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Rarely work in high, precarious places (playground equipment height)
• Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-70 pounds (with support, a child that has fallen)
• Specialized equipment: Walkie Talkie radios for communication

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

The above description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, nor does it change your status as an at‑will employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.