About the Role
BGCSF is seeking a Program Leader for its School-Based Clubs to inspire and enable young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. This role is crucial in shaping the lives of youth and offers a stepping stone into leadership positions.
Responsibilities
- Providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth participants
- Creating and leading engaging after-school programs and activities for a group of approximately 10 youth
- Developing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote personal growth, educational achievement, and character development
- Serving as a positive role model and mentor to young participants, fostering their self-esteem and personal development
- Creating standards and setting expectations based on mutual respect between staff and the community we serve
- Collaborating with junior-level colleagues to ensure program goals are met and to share best practices
Requirements
- 2 years of youth development experience working with youth ages 6-18 years old in a youth development setting
- Ability to create strong relationships & curriculum with youth
- Strong positive disciplinary skills with youth
- Ability to manage youth behaviors and maintain high expectations
- Proven communication, organizational, and self-starter ability
- Strong ability to create and follow systems and procedures in a high-paced environment with continual distractions
- Candidates with education or coursework in Early Childhood Development, Education, or related fields
- Proven leadership or mentorship experience
- Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or within 90 days of employment)
- Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply
- Valid driver’s license and be able to operate a 10-passenger vehicle
- Must 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.
- Completion of LiveScan fingerprinting, a background check, and a tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test as part of the hiring process.
Skills
- Youth development
- Relationship building
- Curriculum development
- Positive discipline
- Behavior management
- Communication
- Organization
- Self-starter
- Systems and procedures
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- First Aid/CPR
- Bilingualism
- Driving
- Lifting
- Standing
- Computer workstation use
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- 25 hours per week during the school year
- 40 hours per week during the summer
Experience Level
- Entry
- Mid
- Senior
Education Level
- Early Childhood Development coursework
- Education coursework
Salary/Compensations
- $24–$25/hr
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits, including employer contributions
- 401K pre-tax program and 7% employer contribution after one year of service
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education assistance
- Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off program
- Paid Holidays
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Free all-location West Coast Bay Club membership (for FT & PT after 90 days)
About the Company
- 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 six 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 Club 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.
