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POSITION
Teen Staff - BCSL (Barry Carr Sports League )

OUR MISSION
To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive

OUR VISION
All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning

OUR CORE VALUES
Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,700 TK-College students across 30 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Teen Staff are expected to establish a positive relationship with club members. Staff are to help youth develop teamwork, problem solving skills, respect for the game, and how to persevere in the face of adversity. As a staff of BGCP, you're expected to communicate and disperse information about upcoming events and activities to members and the public. Staff will keep track of duties within the Athletic Department and serve as an extension of the Athletic Staff. Main duties include helping the Athletic Staff run various leagues and sport enrichment offerings. This role is located at the East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, or Orange Avenue Clubhouse and will report to the assigned Department Leader.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support various functions within the gym or field space such as: coach, referee, take team attendance, and keep score.
• Guide memorable tours for donors, families and large groups who pass through the gym or playing field.
• Act as coach mentors for youth in our programs.
• Help with set-up for league or enrichment program activities
• Clean up gym and playing space after league play
• Dry mop, sweep, wet mop gym floor
• Maintain cleanliness of the clubhouse specifically gym and athletic storage spaces
• Help take pictures of sports leagues and sports enrichment.
• Inventory Management: manage equipment check-ins & outs, organize and maintain inventory
• Wash, dry and maintain jerseys and pinnies
• Attend all professional development classes and teen staff training.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum GPA of 2.5 for the duration of the academic year. while employed with BGCP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and Positive attitude
• Responsible
• Energetic
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; and some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squatting, and/or crawling. The role also requires significant fine finger dexterity and near vision acuity. The position may occasionally involve lifting or carrying objects up to 25 pounds. Generally, the job requires approximately 20% sitting and 80% walking or standing. The work environment noise level is typically moderate but may occasionally be louder. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.

LOCATION

East Palo Alto Clubhouse, Redwood City Clubhouse, Menlo Park Clubhouse, or Orange Avenue Clubhouse

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday – Saturday working no more than the hours outlined on your work permit. If put on probation, teen staff are only allowed to work a max of 5 hours a week until they reach a GPA of 2.0

COMPENSATION

• Employment Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt
• Pay Range: $18.65 per hour
• Sick Time: Part-time employees accrue sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 20 hours worked, and may use up to 40 hours per year
• Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure

As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a Checkr background check.