Program Leader (Education Focused)

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

9d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco since 1891. 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 and 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 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. As a Clubhouse Program Leader, you will own the day-to-day operations and programming of your assigned department, serving as a key mentor and role model for young people. You will design and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate activities while ensuring a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for groups of youth. This position plays a critical developmental role in shaping youth outcomes while serving as a stepping stone toward future leadership opportunities within BGCSF.

Requirements

2+ years of youth development experience working with youth ages 6–18 in a youth development setting, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and implement curriculum
Demonstrated positive disciplinary and behavior management skills with the ability to maintain high expectations in a youth-centered environment
Proven communication, organizational, and self-starter abilities
Strong capacity to establish and follow systems, procedures, and routine operations in a fast-paced environment with continual distractions

Nice To Haves

Education or coursework in Early Childhood Development, Education, or a related field
Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment)
Proven leadership or formal mentorship experience
Bilingual proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for youth participants during all Clubhouse activities and field trips.
Create and lead engaging after-school programs and daily activities for groups of approximately 10 youth.
Design age-appropriate lesson plans and curriculum that promote personal growth, educational achievement, and character development.
Serve as a positive role model to young participants, utilizing positive discipline strategies to manage behavior and foster self-esteem.
Set clear expectations and establish program standards rooted in mutual respect between staff, members, and the community.
Work alongside junior-level colleagues and department staff to align on program goals, maintain operational systems, and share best practices.