Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito to Host Job Fair

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito will be hosting a job fair on July 29th at their Harper Branch (located at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach) from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm with site supervisors and lead staff on site to discuss the jobs and interview applicants; they currently have 45 open positions including after-school leaders, lifeguards, swim instructors, coaches (multiple sports), and a program supervisor. Interested job seekers are encouraged to come with their cover letters and resumes, but job seekers can also pick up an application at the event. Light refreshments will be served. Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito has programs and services in Solana Beach, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, and Encinitas. For more information about the job fair, visit bgcsandieguito.org/careers or call (858) 755-9371. To RSVP for the event, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-job-fair-tickets-371711528187.

Due to the staffing shortage, positions have been open for months, many going unfilled. Last year, it wasn’t unusual to see the executive team driving kids to the Clubhouses or for administrative staff to take on an after-school shift if there wasn’t enough coverage. The staffing shortage has also prevented youth and their families from receiving desperately needed services; currently, there are dozens of families on the waiting list for their After-School Programs and specialty programs.

To get ahead of the staffing shortage, Mark Edington, HR Director, had an idea for a job fair. “We’re ready to hire on the spot. We’re looking for people who are passionate about the community and want to work with children.”

Community is something Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito take seriously with many staff noting how they themselves felt supported by their coworkers and bosses, with a focus on flexibility of hours and the family-oriented atmosphere.

Lexi Arteaga, an aspiring teacher who previously worked at the Griset Club in Encinitas, said, “I loved working for Griset because of its commitment and closeness to the community. I enjoyed nurturing relationships with the community, and I felt my passion for education supported by staff, members, and families alike. I would not be who I am today without Griset.”