After School Program Leader

After School Program Leader

Join the YMCA of Greater San Francisco to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth. As a leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA offers a career that aligns with your passion for community impact.

Our values guide our mission to build strong communities where you can Be
, Belong
, and Become. Truth & Courage help us understand individual and societal truths. Authenticity & Accessibility ensure a safe and inclusive environment. Dependable & Creative solutions respond to community needs, while Dignity & Empathy treat everyone with respect and compassion.

The After School Program Leader provides meaningful opportunities for youth in YMCA programs at local elementary and middle schools. Working under the supervision of Program Site Coordinators and Directors, the role requires flexibility, initiative, and punctuality with a commitment to the school‑year schedule. Sites: must be able to work mid‑August 2025 – mid June 2026.

• Develop and implement engaging, inclusive, theme‑based curricula tailored to the developmental and cultural needs of youth.
• Lead academic enrichment sessions, tutoring, and organized outdoor recreational activities.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and participants to plan program activities.

• Supervise and support groups of up to 20 students, ensuring safety and compliance with YMCA and child‑safe protocols.
• Monitor participants, respond swiftly to critical incidents, and enforce safety regulations.

• Maintain accurate program records, including attendance, emergency information, and safety logs.

• Communicate respectfully with participants, parents, staff, and volunteers.

• Complete required safety and program training before the first shift and attend all mandatory meetings and training sessions.

The role involves frequent standing, walking, and active participation in physical activities such as recreational sports and games. The environment can be fast‑paced and loud, and the role may require occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.
• This job description may not be all‑inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance.

The position offers a compensation range of $23 – $25 per hour.

• Bayview – Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
• Buchanan – Chinese Immersion Elementary School
• Buchanan – Dr. William Cobb Elementary School
• Buchanan – John Muir Elementary School
• Buchanan – New Traditions Elementary School
• Buchanan – Rosa Parks Elementary School
• Chinatown – Edwin & Anita Lee Elementary School
• Chinatown – Gordon J. Lau Elementary School
• Chinatown – Jean Parker Elementary School
• Chinatown – John Yehall Chin Elementary School
• Chinatown – Spring Valley Elementary School
• Chinatown – Yick Wo Elementary School
• Mission – Dolores Huerta Elementary School
• Mission – Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy
• Mission – Hillcrest Elementary School
• Mission – Monroe Elementary School
• Mission – Sunnyside Elementary School
• Presidio – Marina Middle School
• Richmond – Claire Lilienthal Elementary School
• Richmond – Jefferson Elementary School
• Richmond – Sutro Elementary School
• Stonestown – Jose Ortega Elementary School
• Stonestown – Miraloma Elementary School
• Stonestown – Sheridan Elementary School
• Stonestown – West Portal Elementary School
• Urban – James Denman Elementary School
• Urban – Downtown High School
• Urban – Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
• Urban – Starr King Elementary School

The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.