Youth Development Coordinator

Overview

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 six 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 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.

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Clubhouse Director, the Youth Development Coordinator supports our Clubhouse by providing program and departmental support to Club Staff. This person will be running or supporting programs that engage youth ages 6-18 years of age and shall assume accountability for the results in achieving the outlined goals and objectives of those programs. This person may also support the Clubhouse Director and Assistant Director in various administrative duties including data entry reporting under the direct supervision of the Assistant Clubhouse Director, the Youth Development Coordinator supports our Tenderloin Clubhouse by providing program and departmental support to Club Staff.

This is a part-time opportunity offering 25 hours weekly during the school year and 40 hours weekly for Summer Programming.

• Plan and conduct educational and recreational programs in a Clubhouse.
• Help youth with homework and tutor, run games, and drop in activities
• Develop educational programs that are stimulating and age appropriate for all members.
• Provide an environment that promotes creativity and exploration through learning.
• Safeguard the confidentiality and safety of all members.
• Promote and stimulate membership in the department ensuring that every Club member participates in some Learning Center activities.
• Understand and communicate to youth the importance of doing well in school and having a plan for going to college, vocational school, or entering the workforce at age 18.
• Support site in taking program attendance daily for programs.
• Support with school pick-ups, snack, outside recreation time, and games room activities
• Work with volunteer tutors and students to participate in an ongoing education improvement program.

Required Skills:

• Experience working with youth ages 6-18 years old in a youth development setting.
• The ability to create strong relationships with youth in a short period of time.
• Ability to manage youth behaviors and maintain high expectations.
• An interest in a variety of youth programs including technology, art, sports, and recreation.
• Strong positive disciplinary skills with youth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated research and organization skills.
• Ability to use PC computer software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with continual distractions.
• Self-Starter.
• Flexibility.
• Detail-oriented
• Strong ability to create and follow systems and procedures.
• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or within 90 days of employment).

Preferred

Skills:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent youth development experience.

• 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.

• 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…