Careers

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Staff at the Club
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Careers at BGCSCC

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to bgcsantacruz@gmail.com.

    • Education/ Recreation Pod Leader
    • Youth Development Specialist

      • Education/ Recreation Pod Leader

      Salary: $14 – $16 / hour DOE
      Supervisor:Live Oak Clubhouse Director
      Status: Part Time (10-25 hours a week)
      The Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County is hiring for Edu/Rec pod leaders.

      Our ideal candidate is at least 18 years of age, with at least one year of experience working with children age 6-14 years old, friendly, well organized, flexible, loves working and playing with children and is willing to put safety first.

      Our pod leaders organize and facilitate developmentally appropriate games, activities, and other programs for children age 6-14 years old.

      Other Job duties include but are not limited to:
      ● Assist children with virtual school, asynchronous work and homework
      ● Maintain a clean safe environment according to Health Department and BGCA Covid -19 guidelines
      ● Communicate with Clubhouse director and other staff to ensure each child has opportunity for success
      ● Assist with food prep, service and clean up.
      ● First aid certification/ SERV safe certification a plus but not required
      ● Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities designed to foster academic success a healthy lifestyle and social emotional wellness

      To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Sherry at jennifer@boysandgirlsclub.info.

      Youth Development Specialist

      Salary: TBD
      Supervisor:Clubhouse Director
      Status: Part Time

      Job Description

      Responsible for overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs within a designated Clubhouse, such as Education, Social Recreation, Creative Arts, and Physical Education. Plan, develop, oversee implementation and supervise programs and program staff.

      Key Responsibilities

      Prepare Youth for Success
      • Plan and oversee the administration of designated Clubhouse programs and activities that support Youth Development outcomes:
      • Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
      • Promote safety of members and quality in programs at all times.
      • Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program areas.
      • Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
      Program Implementation
      • Establish and maintain Clubhouse program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members. Ensure that site staff understand and effectively communicate standards or program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
      • Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
      • Control Clubhouse program and activity expenditures within approved budget.
      Supervision
      • Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and part time staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identify and support training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.
      • Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted breakdowns of daily participation figures (COMET database), notable achievements and any problems/issues.
      Marketing and Public Relations
      • Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, flyers and media releases.
      Additional Responsibilities
      • May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year awards, etc) and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary.
      • May consult with parents concerning member and branch issues.
      • May handle deposits and banking transactions.

      Knowledge and Qualifications

      • A minimum of one year work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
      • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
      • Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
      • Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
      • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.