Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription :Since 1891, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We impact the lives of Club members, primarily ages 6 to 18, by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. We are nationally recognized for the high-quality of our programs and comprehensive approach to serving youth. Whether you’re joining our administrative team, a Clubhouse team, a school-based team, or our Camp Mendocino team, you’ll be surrounded by enthusiastic, talented, and passionate colleagues who wake up every day ready to inspire young people to reach their full potential.Position PurposeA Program Leader at a School-Based Club possesses robust youth development skills rooted in their relationships with youth, faculty, and families, complemented by their extensive knowledge and experience in the field. They demonstrate the capacity to effectively oversee their department, consistently managing groups of children.Schedule : Monday-Friday, 25-40 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours during the summerThis role is available at our Malcolm X School-Based Clubs.This role is available at our San Francisco Community School-Based Clubs.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Program Leader, you will play a crucial developmental role in shaping the lives of the youth in our community and a further stepping stone into leadership roles. Your responsibilities will include :Supervision & Safety : Providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth participantsProgram Facilitation : Creating and leading engaging after-school programs and activities for a group of approximately 10 youthLesson Planning : Developing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote personal growth, educational achievement, and character developmentMentoring : Serving as a positive role model and mentor to young participants, fostering their self-esteem and personal developmentClubhouse Cultivation : Creating standards and setting expectations based on mutual respect between staff and the community we serveTeam Collaboration : Collaborating with junior-level colleagues to ensure program goals are met and to share best practicesRequirements : Minimum Requirements2 years of youth development experience working with youth ages 6-18 years old in a youth development setting and ability to create strong relationships & curriculum with youthStrong positive disciplinary skills with youth with ability to manage youth behaviors and maintain high expectationsProven communication, organizational, and self-starter abilityStrong ability to create and follow systems and procedures in a high-paced environment with continual distractionsPreferred Qualifications :Candidates with education or coursework in Early Childhood Development, Education, or related fieldsProven leadership or mentorship experienceCurrent Red Cross First Aid / CPR certification (or within 90 days of employment).Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to applyValid driver’s license and be able to operate a 10-passenger vehiclePhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift 25 lbs.Must be able to stand for at least 2 hours consecutively.Must be able to sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time.BenefitsComprehensive Health Benefits + Employer Contributions401K + 7% Employer Contribution After One Year of ServiceEmployee Assistance Program : In-Person Counseling + 24 / 7 Confidential Mental Health SupportEducation AssistancePre-tax Transportation Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountLifestyle Spending AccountPaid Time Off + Paid HolidaysMandatory summer + winter Weeklong Organization-wide ClosuresProfessional Development OpportunitiesThe wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. At BGCSF, our decisions are based on other factors and dependent on circumstances for each position. Depending on the need and requirement of the position, an individual could be hired at or near the entry-level, mid-level or top-of-the-range for their role and compensation. As such, a reasonable estimate of the current range is $23 to $24.DisclaimerThe information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. The organization has the discretion to relocate / reassign a person, as needed.
