Program Leader/Driver

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

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) currently has an on-site after-school Beacon program at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School (Beacon Carver) for the 2021-22 academic school year.  Through this partnership, BGCSF will provide a comprehensive program to approximately 145 students from Kindergarten to Fifth grade that consists of a balance of academic, enrichment, and recreational physical activities. 

Carver ES is located in the vibrant Bayview-Hunters Point (BHP) neighborhood. BHP is a historically African American neighborhood that is currently undergoing a lot of transition. Rapid development and gentrification are issues that residents face on a daily basis. Although schools in BHP have a reputation for low performance, those numbers do not capture the potential of the students that show up every day. Carver benefits from strong leadership and a staff dedicated to seeing youth succeed in school. The Beacon Program Leader is a person who understands the challenges the students and community face and is dedicated to creating a positive environment of success and access to services and resources. 

This position is part time 25 hours weekly (Monday to Friday 1pm-6pm) during the school year and then 40 hours weekly (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) for summer programming (June 5- July 21, 2023) supporting our Carver Elementary School. 

Key Responsibilities

Primary Duties

• Attend weekly/ bi-weekly staff meetings and supervision meetings with Beacon Carver leadership to support the coordination and strategic goals of Carver’s Beacon program. Utilize the information to inform and support the development and communication with Carver students, families, teachers, and existing partners. 
• Maintain the safety and security of the school and program site during after school hours of operation (2:40-6:00pm). 
• Efficiently oversee all incoming and outgoing stakeholders of the Beacon Carver program daily during after school operational hours by providing periodic oversight of the building & grounds.
• Maintain the collection of all sign-in/ out documentation during programming hours and submit the information to the assigned Beacon Leadership staff daily.  
• Support quality programming options for youth participants that can enrich and expand their understanding of being joyful learners as needed.

Collaboration with Carver ES community 

• Maintain positive communication with the Carver ES administration, teachers and staff to support youth academics, social-emotional learning, and safety procedures. 
• Build relationships with Carver families to ensure that communication about Beacon programs and activities are shared. 
• Collaboration with the Carver Village community.

Professional Conduct 

• At all times maintain a professional appearance and manner reflective of the high standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. 
• Be on-time and ready for work every day. 
• Communicate issues and challenges with the Beacon Director with a positive a perspective.
• Respond to emails and other communication in a timely manner.

Required Skills

• A.A. degree or some credits earned from an accredited college or university or equivalent youth development experience. 
• Experience working with elementary-aged students in a youth development setting. 
• The ability to create and maintain strong, positive relationships with youth and families.
• Strong positive approach to discipline with youth. 
• Ability to be a role model and leader for youth and manage a classroom or group of youth.
• Ability to use a PC computer, including the ability to accurately enter data and use Microsoft Office. 
• Ability to create and follow systems and procedures. 
• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or within 90 days of employment) 
• Ability to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance. 
• Familiarity working with youth with social, emotional, academic and behavioral challenges. 
• Must be able to be actively engaged with youth for several hours a day - including being mobile within the classroom, play area, transitioning youth from one room or location to another by transport, and in other school settings.

Preferred Skills 

• B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent youth development experience in grades K - 5th. 
• Experience working with diverse elementary-aged students and families in a youth development setting. 
• Bilingual Language Skills: Spanish, English 
• Clean DMV record and ability to drive a 10-passenger van. 

Physical Requirements

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon employment. 
• 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 considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs.  At BGCSF,  our decisions are based on other factors and dependant on circumstances for each position.  Depending on the need and requirement of the position,  an individual could be hired at or near the entry level, mid - level or top of the range for their role and compensation.  As such, a reasonable estimate of the current range is $20.00 per hour. 

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. The organization has the discretion to relocate/reassign a person, as needed.