Middle School Director

Middle School Services Director

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.

As the Middle School Services Director, you'll lead and enhance our programs for 6th to 8th graders. Your goal is to support their development through academic achievement, healthy habits, good character, community involvement, and career readiness. You'll work with a team of youth development professionals and collaborate with other Middle School Directors to create an impactful Club culture.

This position is a Non-Exempt Full Time (30+ hours weekly during the academic year, 40 hours a week in the summer) supporting our award-winning Willie Mays Clubhouse. This position is benefits-eligible.

Standard Hours: Mondays 10 AM – 6 PM | Summer 9 AM – 5 PM

Note: Hours may vary for special events or citywide events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage middle school programs to build life skills and meet BGCSF's strategic goals.
• Foster a Middle School Club culture emphasizing social-emotional learning, diversity, and inclusion.
• Support members in academic, career, and personal development.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver an exceptional Club experience.
• Drive participation and engagement in citywide programs and activities.
• Mentor members, helping them set and achieve goals for academic and personal success.
• Analyze attendance data and recommend improvements to enhance the middle school experience.
• Manage and interpret the Club's middle school attendance and program participation data, make recommendations to Club leadership on how to improve the middle school experience, and drive participation.
• Build relationships with school administrators and teachers to strengthen connections.
• Attend IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings as needed and support transitions between grade levels.
• Prepare and submit reports to meet program requirements.
• Support other Club-Wide efforts, ranging from helping to safe walk kids, snack service, among others as planned, organized, or needed.

Skills/Knowledge

Minimum Qualifications:

• Background in Early Childhood Development, Education, or related fields preferred.
• Proficient in data analysis for decision-making and assessing student needs.
• Experienced in curriculum development and implementing policies for student achievement.
• Committed to creating high-quality youth programs with an optimistic, innovative approach.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and develop effective solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university or related work experience.
• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or within 90 days of employment).
• Valid CA Class C Driver's License, comfortable driving in San Francisco and transporting youth members.
• Language Skills: Fluent/Bilingual in Spanish/Arabic

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• 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 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)

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 $27.00 to $29.00.

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.