Program Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Program Leader

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco — Don Fisher Clubhouse

San Francisco, CA | Part-time (25 hrs/wk school year / 40 hrs summer) | In-person

$24.00 – $25.00 / hour | Benefits Eligible

Why This Role Matters

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. 

What You’ll Do

Clubhouse Program Leaders design and lead tailored department programming, coordinate field trips, and autonomously oversee departmental operations at the Don Fisher Clubhouse. Servicing as a critical youth development role and pathway to leadership, Program Leaders facilitate structured activities that foster member growth, safety, and community culture.

• Program Facilitation & Lesson Planning
  
  • Create, plan, and deliver age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for groups of approximately 10 youth.
  • Facilitate programming designed to promote personal growth, educational achievement, character development, and skill-building.
• Supervision & Mentorship
  
  • Provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for all youth participants.
  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor, actively building strong relationships to boost member self-esteem.
  • Maintain high behavioral expectations using strong positive discipline skills.
• Operations & Team Collaboration
  
  • Set Clubhouse culture standards rooted in mutual respect between staff and community.
  • Collaborate with junior staff members to meet program goals, share best practices, and support field trip execution.
  • Execute departmental operations and systems within a high-paced setting.

What You Bring Required

• 2+ years of youth development experience working with youth ages 6–18 in a youth-serving setting
• Strong positive discipline, behavior management, and relationship-building skills
• Proven communication, organizational, and self-starter abilities
• Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain operational systems in a fast-paced environment with distractions

Preferred

• Coursework or degree 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 skills (highly encouraged)

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.

Why BGCSF

• Comprehensive Health Benefits + Employer Contributions
• 401K + 7% Employer Contribution After One Year of Service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Mental Health Support
• Free All-Location West Coast Bay Club Membership (for FT & PT after 90 days)
• Education Assistance
• Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities

Compensation

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 $24.00 - $25.00 per hour. 

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of the hiring process, BGCSF requires candidates to complete LiveScan fingerprinting, a background check, and a tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test.

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.

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