Elementary School- Youth Development Professional
Job Title: Elementary School- Youth Development Professional
Division: Operations
Location: Multiple (Santa Monica)
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Base Pay: $22.00 / Hour -$23.50
Summary of the Role
Imagine a place where every young person, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the opportunity to explore, grow, and thrive. A place where potential isn’t just recognized, but nurtured, empowering young people to become the leaders of tomorrow. At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica (SMBGC), we’re dedicated to turning this vision into reality, providing transformative experiences that help youth discover their strengths and achieve their dreams.
Our Youth Development Professionals (YDPs) are educators, coaches, mentors, community leaders, and ambassadors. As highly visible, active, and engaged staff, YDPs lead after school programming, in an outdoor or playground club environment, rooting program in SEL and play-based activities. YDPs support not only engaging programming but have an opportunity to support outreach and engagement for their school community, while connecting with parents.
Essential Functions of the Position
- Lead after school activities around play, character and leadership, healthy lifestyles, and age-appropriate workforce development exploration for elementary youth. Guide a sense of fun, exploration, and teamwork.
- Create positive and supportive relationships with elementary students.
- Assure youth are safe and engaged in activities. This includes following all safety requirements for Boys & Girls Clubs such as adhering to check-in-out procedures, active engagement during programming, and active monitoring of programming spaces.
- Facilitate Boys & Girls Clubs activities and curriculum in a trauma-informed, inclusive, and engaging environment.
- Provide positive mentorship, coaching, and role modeling to youth
- Support activities for all day camps and school breaks on special holidays, spring break, and summer program. Support SMBGC youth field trips, ensuring a fun and safe environment while in community.