Youth Development Coordinator, Level 2

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

A Youth Development Coordinator, Level 2 (YDC-2) should exhibit a specialized program skill and adeptness in effectively engaging youth of all ages at the Club. A YDC-2 is expected to independently manage departmental operations regularly, facilitate essential BGCSF programs, and ensure the safety of all members when assigned a Club duty or task.

Responsibilities for staff at this level include independently managing departmental operations regularly, facilitating essential BGCSF programs, and leading supervised walks to ensure safety.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1 pm - 6 pm (25 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours during the summer)

This role is open at our Visitation Valley Clubhouse. 

Key Responsibilities

As a Youth Development Coordinator, Level 2 (YDC-2), 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. 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements 

• 1 year of youth development experience working with youth ages 6-18 years old in a youth development setting and ability to create strong relationships with youth
• Strong positive disciplinary skills with youth with ability to manage youth behaviors and maintain high expectations.
• An interest in a variety of youth programs including technology, art, sports, and recreation 
• 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
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience 
• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or within 90 days of employment).
• 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 + Employer Contributions
• 401K + 7% Employer Contribution After One Year of Service
• Employee Assistance Program: In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support
• Education Assistance
• Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Mandatory summer + winter Weeklong Organization-wide Closures
• Professional Development Opportunities

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are