Youth Development Professional - Elementary

Overview

Title: Youth Development Professional (YDP) - Elementary

Organization: Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro

Location: School-Based Site

Department: Programming

Reports to: Program Manager

Direct Reports: None

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time, On-Site

Compensation: $18-$29/hour

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.

• 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.

Required:

• 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 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.

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.

• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently required to use hands for dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to communicable diseases; negative TB screen may be required
• While performing the duties, the noise level is usually moderate to loud
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-70 pounds with assistance
• Specialized equipment:
  Walkie Talkie radios for communication