High School Services Director

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:

Reporting to the Clubhouse Director, the High School Services Director is responsible for providing a continuum of services for 9th through 12th-grade members who attend that Clubhouse, including academic case management and support, job readiness, career exploration, mentorship, and college preparatory support. The Director is responsible for achieving the outlined goals and objectives of the high school services program within the Clubhouse. The goal is for every high school member at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco to graduate from high school with a diploma or GED with a clear transition plan to college, work, or a vocational training program.

This position is a Non-Exempt Full Time (30+ hours weekly) supporting our Sunnydale Clubhouse. This position is benefits-eligible.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic/College Preparatory – 30%

• Manage tutoring, academic support sessions, and comprehensive mentorship program.
• Develop and maintain an individual written plan for teens focusing on high school graduation.
• Effectively communicate goals and resources available through the college preparatory/academic programs to youth, schools, and parents/guardians.
• Facilitate community service projects and leadership programs for high school-aged members.
• Partner with the Clubhouse Education Director to ensure high school members receive quality educational support services.

Job Readiness/Career Exploration – 15%

• Facilitate job readiness and career exploration programming/curriculum in a small group setting.
• Manage internship and job opportunities for youth utilizing youth workforce development services.
• Design programs based on career interests of high school-aged youth.

Mentorship/Counseling – 25%

• Coach, support, and lead Clubhouse staff through the facilitation of Academic Case Management.
• Build life skills development into programs that Club members need to successfully transition out of the Clubhouse at age 18.
• Assist all interested high school members individually or in small groups with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
• Use data to develop comprehensive programs that meet Clubhouse member needs.

Administrative – 15%

• Management and analysis of attendance and participation data.
• Attend all meetings, conferences, and training as required.
• Any other duties the Clubhouse Director might deem necessary to the best interest of the Club and the overall organization.
• At all times maintain a professional appearance and manner reflective of the high standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco.

Other Job Segments – 15%

• Promote and stimulate high school membership in the Teen Services department ensuring that every teen Club member receives needed resources and support necessary to meet individual goals, interests, and needs.
• Facilitate the integration of high school members into other departments of the organization/Clubhouse.
• Partner with Citywide Directors at BGCSF to ensure consistency and quality of programming.
• Conduct outreach to a diverse population of teens.
• Facilitate Teen Night activities.
• Partner with other agencies in the community to help support the Teen Center.
• Supervise the maintenance and operation of the department's physical property, ensuring club member safety at all times.
• Transport Club members in Club vehicles or on public transportation as needed.

Requirements

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of college process and trade schools.
• Previous exper