Youth Development Professional; High School Sports and Recreation Coach

Youth Development Professional – Sports and Recreation Coach

Organization:
Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro

Location:

Teen Clubhouse – San Leandro, CA

Department:
Programming

Reports to:

Teen Sports and Recreation Coordinator

Direct Reports:
None

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt

Position Type:
Part-Time (20–25 hrs/week)

Compensation: $20-25/hour

Note:

This role follows the school-year calendar and does not include hours during academic breaks. Summer Camp work may be available based on program needs and availability.

Position Overview:

The Youth Development Professional (YDP) – High School Sports and Recreation Coach works directly with high school students at the Teen Clubhouse, providing coaching and leadership during daily sports programs, recreational program support, and facilitation of sports leagues throughout the year. This role balances relationship-based youth development with structured program support to help teens stay active, build character, and develop their skill in that respective sport.

This role is also responsible for assisting with the facilitation of sports leagues throughout the year and supporting leadership programming.

Our Values in Action:

Transformative Leadership:
We aspire to transform possibilities into probabilities. By embodying emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and empathy, we foster positive change with humility, authenticity, and continuous self-improvement.

• What that looks like in this role: A transformative YDP is not simply someone students enjoy being around. They are a consistent, credible adult presence who builds meaningful relationships with young people beyond their athletic abilities. They understand who is thriving, who may be withdrawing, and who could benefit from additional support. Through intentional engagement, they create an environment where teens feel seen, respected, challenged, and psychologically safe.
  
  They use everyday moments, including practices, competitions, conflicts, victories, and setbacks, as opportunities for learning and growth, while holding students to high expectations and supporting them in reaching their full potential.

Resilience:
We approach every situation with a growth mindset, demonstrating flexibility and courage, and reframing challenges as opportunities. We acknowledge our current state, embrace change, and adapt as needed, maintaining a solutions-oriented approach throughout our growth journey.

• What that looks like in this role:
  Resilience begins with a young person knowing they have a trusted adult who sees them, believes in them, and remains present when challenges arise. A resilient Youth Development Program (YDP) coach builds strong relationships by learning each teen's strengths, interests, and goals, while paying attention to signs that a young person may be struggling or disengaging. They create consistency and predictability, offering a stable and supportive presence that fosters trust and belonging.
  
  Rather than solving problems for teens, they provide encouragement and guidance that helps young people develop confidence in their own abilities. They also create space for teens to process difficult experiences, setbacks, and challenges, turning those moments into opportunities for reflection, growth, and resilience.

Youth Centered:
Every organizational action or maneuver is designed to directly impact and benefit the youth we serve. We value and prioritize the youth perspective, making decisions with a focus on their needs and well-being, rather than adult convenience.

• What that looks like in this role: A youth-centered YDP starts by getting to know young people not just as athletes, but as individuals with unique strengths, interests, aspirations, and experiences. This means taking the time to understand what…