Playground Club Site Coordinator at Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Program Design, Safety Protocols, Trauma-Informed Practice, Social-Emotional Learning, Field Trip Logistics, Community Outreach, Staff Supervision, Project Management, Digital Platforms, Enrollment Events, Mentoring, Coaching

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Division: Club Operations Location: Santa Monica – All PGC Locations Status: 25-29 hrs./week, Nonexempt Salary Range: $25/hour 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. Reporting to the Manager of Playground Clubs, the Site Coordinator of Special Projects will serve as a floating Site Coordinator lead for SMBGC programming at all (7) Playground Club Sites, driving youth engagement and enrollment, collaboration with school leadership, and supervising on-site youth development professionals. The Site Coordinator is a dynamic, organized, and community focused leader responsible for the safety and well-being of club members. This role requires strong administrative and organizational skills, as well as a passion for facilitating outdoor activities, and play rooted in SEL. The qualified candidate will have strong team leadership skills, a passion for youth development, and be adaptable to design programming in a unique school campus space. Essential Functions of the Position: § Lead youth development programming for grades 1–5, ensuring activities are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and aligned with Boys & Girls Club principles. § Train and coach staff using a “train-the-trainer” model on curriculum facilitation, integrating technology in diverse settings, and implementing trauma-informed, social-emotional learning practices. § Collaborate with the Manager of Playground Club to design and implement intersession activities, field trips, and special programs; serve as lead for all field trip logistics and Saturday sports competitions, ensuring safety and parent engagement. § Oversee safety initiatives and protocols across all sites, including safety walks, staff training, and incident response. § Participate in Boys & Girls Clubs of America training and workshops as a tiered trainer to strengthen organizational capacity. § Support youth impact measurement through surveys, data tracking, and engagement with the My Club Hub database. § Foster strong relationships with school leadership and parents by sharing resources, promoting programs, and supporting communication efforts. § Contribute to enrollment and average daily attendance goals, assisting with youth management and maintaining staff-to-youth ratios at high attendance sites. § Provide support for special projects and organization-wide events as needed. Experiences You’ll Bring § Demonstrated experience facilitating programming for elementary youth with an understanding of SEL and trauma-informed practice. § Knowledge of local school districts in Santa Monica or LA. § Knowledge and understanding of healthy play, activity, and age-appropriate activities for elementary youth. § Experience supervising and managing either direct service teams, staff, volunteers, or interns. Demonstrated experiences mentoring or coaching. § Strong organizational, communications, and planning skills to include managing deadlines, documenting practices, facilitating team meetings, and managing program logistics § Demonstrated experiences with holding crucial conversations, de-escalation, mentoring, and supporting youth. § Experience supporting or running after school programs, camps, sports programs for youth, outdoor experiences or excursions for youth. Must be able to manage safety protocols § Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate your ideas clearly and for diverse audiences. Experience with digital platforms: Teams, Zoom, Excel, PowerPoint, and case management or databases are required. Daily use of case management software and email is required. § Experience with community outreach, enrollment events, tabling, and planning field trips. Requirements Qualifications for the Ideal Candidate § Experience working in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or youth serving nonprofits, and program design. § Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, out-of-school-time programming, or related nonprofit leadership roles. § At least 1 year of staff supervision experience, including onboarding or training, coaching, and performance management. Demonstrated supervision of volunteers and/or interns will be considered. § Understanding and experience with safety protocols when working with youth in an education or after-school setting. § Training of SEL curriculum, and motivational interviewing. § Great organizational skills, attention to detail, project management, use of Microsoft 365 apps, databases, and general case management. § Familiarity supply orders and program budgeting.

Responsibilities

The Site Coordinator will lead youth development programming for grades 1-5, ensuring activities are engaging and aligned with Boys & Girls Club principles. They will also oversee safety initiatives and collaborate with school leadership to drive youth engagement and enrollment.