Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland

Organization Description

Mission: To develop our community's youth into positive contributors to society. To accomplish its purpose, Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland (BGCO) provides programs and services tailored to the special needs of today's youth and supplementary to the endeavors of families, our schools, and other community-based organizations. BGCO provides outcome-driven Club experiences and incorporates the Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development—a safe, positive environment; fun; supportive relationships; opportunities and expectations; and recognition—into its service delivery system; ensures the delivery of high-yield activities and targeted programs; and increases the regular attendance, participation, and retention of its registered student-members, with emphasis on attracting and holding the interest of teens. Members are ages 6 to 17.

Program Information

Responsible for assisting primary staff with overseeing the delivery of a broad range of supplementary education and educational enhancement programs within a designated Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland Clubhouse. Assist with overseeing the implementation and supervision of various departments, and programs, in the area of: Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career, Health and Fitness, The Arts, and Sports and Recreation.

Health & Safety

Additional requirements and/or considerations

Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
Must be 18 or older
HIGH RISK: Students will be working with "behaviorally challenged" populations
RISK: Physical Recreation - Risk includes but is not limited to: sprains, strains, bruises, gym equipment, falling

Site Details

Address

3300 High Street

Oakland, CA 94619

United States

General Phone

(510) 444-8211

General Email

mclay@bgcoakland.org

Website:

http://www.bgcoakland.org

Student Contact