Program Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

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 Purpose

Clubhouse Program Leaders are assigned to specific departments based on their knowledge and proficiency. Their duties encompass designing and leading tailored programs, coordinating and supervising field trips, and autonomously overseeing departmental operations.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, (25 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours during the summer)

Location: Don Fisher Clubhouse

Key Responsibilities

As 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 participants
• Program Facilitation: Creating and leading engaging after-school programs and activities for a group of approximately 10 youth
• Lesson Planning: Developing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote personal growth, educational achievement, and character development
• Mentoring: Serving as a positive role model and mentor to young participants, fostering their self-esteem and personal development
• Clubhouse Cultivation: Creating standards and setting expectations based on mutual respect between staff and the community we serve
• Team Collaboration: Collaborating with junior-level colleagues to ensure program goals are met and to share best practices

Minimum Requirements

• 2 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 youth
• Strong positive disciplinary skills with youth with 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with education or coursework in Early Childhood Development, Education, or related fields
• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or within 90 days of employment)
• Proven leadership or mentorship experience
• Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Physical Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including employer contribution
• 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)

Pay

The 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 $24 to $25 per hour.

Disclaimer

The 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.