Floater - Program Leader

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Description

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

Under the direct supervision of the various School-based and Beacon Site Directors, the Floater Program Leader supports all of our school-based sites by providing program and departmental support to school-based sites 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 School Based Site Director and Assistant Director in various administrative duties including data entry reporting.

This is a part-time opportunity offering 20 hours weekly during the school year and 20 hours weekly for Summer Programming.

Key Responsibilities

Programming

• 60%

• Plan, organize, and implement a range of activities/programs for youth daily.

• Ensure programs and activities meet members' needs, including safety, enrichment, quality, and fun.

• Initiate new and creative program ideas, promoting and stimulating program participation.

• Work with co-lead on special events (i.e Youth of the Week/Month)

• Ensure the Optimal Clubhouse/Site Experience is achieved through regular review of BGCA's Program Basics BluePrint tools, resources, and recommendations.

• Incorporate activities and practices that reduce trauma and increase wellness, as shared and recommended by Behavioral Health Services' (BHS).

• Adhere to school-based sites's meal service program protocols.

• Transport school-based site members (safe walks, in school-based site vehicles) as needed and approved by the supervisor.

Leadership

• 30 %

• Utilize school-based site's Positive Behavior Policy when holding members accountable to agreements.

• Compliance with the school-based site's Restroom Policy.

• Manage inventory of all cleaning and program equipment and supplies. Inform leadership of supplies needed.

• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

• Ensure a healthy, safe, and inclusive environment and safeguard the confidentiality of all youth.

• Maintain contact as needed with members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

• At all times maintain a professional appearance and manner reflective of the high standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco.

Other Duties

• 10%

• Disinfect and sanitize the department before and after work shift; and hourly throughout the day.

• Complete and submit daily sign-in sheets as requested.

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and training.

• Meet weekly with the BHS staff member assigned to your cohort.

• Submit weekly summary to the school-based club Leadership.

• Attend all BGCSF mandatory training.

• Perform any other duties the school-based club Leadership might deem necessary and supportive of the best interest of the school-based club and the overall organization.

Requirements

Requirements

Required Skills

• Experience working with youth in a youth development setting.

• The ability to quickly develop strong and positive relationships with youth.

• An interest in a variety of youth programs including technology, art, sports, and recreation.

• Ability to set and hold strong and effective boundaries with youth.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Organized.

• Tech savvy, including but not limited to Google Workplace.

• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with continual distractions.

• Self Starter.

• Flexible.

• Create and follow systems and procedures.

• Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Skills

• BA/BS from an accredited college or university or equivalent youth development and office management experience.

• Valid driver's license and be able to operate a 12-passenger vehicle.

• Language skills: Spanish and English

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

• Must be able to stand for at least 2 hours consecutively.

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 are dependent on the circumstances of 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 starts at $22 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.