Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
About the Job
Mission YMCA is seeking After School Program Leaders for the 2024-25 School Year at the following program sites:
- Dolores Huerta Elementary School -65 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
- Hillcrest Elementary School -810 Silver Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
- Monroe Elementary School -260 Madrid St, San Francisco, CA 94112
- Sunnyside Elementary School -250 Foerster St, San Francisco, CA 94112
- Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy (K-5th) -4235 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
The After School Program Leader provides meaningful and enriching opportunities for youth in YMCA programs that are offered at local elementary and middle schools. The Program Leader will help students develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills through tutoring and mentorship. Program Leaders will provide academic enrichment and tutoring in classroom groups of up to 20 students, as well as organize and provide outdoor recreational activities in the school yards. Individuals hired for this position will work under the supervision of the Program Site Coordinators and Directors, and will need to be flexible, willing to take initiative, be punctual, and able to make a commitment to work throughout the entire school year.
Minimum Qualifications
- 18+ years of age for elementary school programs, 21+ years for middle school programs
- Associate’s degree or higher, or High School diploma/equivalent, plus any of the following:
- Completed 48 college units verified by transcript
- Passed CA Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)
- Passed District Instructional Aide Exam
- Experience working with youth (elementary or middle school)
- Highly motivated to provide quality program opportunities to youth
- Team player
- Knowledge or expertise in youth development
- Comfortable leading physical activities with youth
- Available daily Monday-Friday during youth program hours; shifts vary ~1:00-6:00 pm
- Willing to participate in bi-annual evaluations and supervision meetings as needed
- Current YMCA approved CPR and First Aid certification (training available upon hire)
- TB Test clearance
- Fingerprint background check clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field
- Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or other languages strongly preferred
- Knowledge of arts, dance, drama, or sports
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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