Program Leader

Pay: $24.00 to $25.00 per hour

Description
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco — George Washington Carver Elementary School
San Francisco, CA | Full-Time (32 hrs/wk) | Non-Exempt | In-person
$24.00 – $25.00 / hour | Benefits Eligible
Schedule:
School Year:
Monday–Friday (32 hrs/wk)
Summer:
Monday – Friday | 8:45 AM – 5:45 PM (40 hrs/wk)
Why This Role Matters
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.
What You’ll Do
As a Program Leader at our Carver Elementary School-Based Club, you will play a crucial developmental role in shaping the lives of youth in our community. Rooted in strong relationships with members, school faculty, and families, this role oversees department activities and manages groups of children. You will facilitate engaging after-school activities, design age-appropriate curriculum, manage positive youth behavior, and mentor participants while collaborating with colleagues to meet program goals.
Program Facilitation & Lesson Planning

Create, organize, and lead engaging after-school programs and activities for groups of approximately 10 youth participants.

Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and curriculum that promote personal growth, educational achievement, and character development.

Supervision, Mentoring & Culture

• Provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for all youth participants.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor, fostering self-esteem, goal-setting, and personal development.
• Establish Clubhouse standards and expectations grounded in mutual respect between staff and the community served.
• Apply positive behavior management and disciplinary skills to maintain high expectations in a high-paced environment.

Team Collaboration & Operations

Collaborate with junior-level colleagues to share best practices, ensure program targets are met, and support team cohesion.

Maintain operational systems, routines, and record-keeping in a fast-paced environment with continual distractions.

What You Bring
Required
Minimum 2 years of youth development experience working with youth ages 6–18 in a youth development setting
Demonstrated ability to build strong, positive relationships with youth and design engaging curriculum
Strong positive behavior management and disciplinary skills while maintaining high expectations
Excellent communication, organizational, and self-starter abilities
Ability to create, implement, and maintain systems and procedures in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Educational background or completed coursework in Early Childhood Development, Education, or related fields
Proven leadership or mentorship experience
Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a 10-passenger vehicle
Bilingual skills (highly encouraged)
Physical Requirements
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.
Why BGCSF
Comprehensive Health Benefits + Employer Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support
Education Assistance
Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
Mandatory Summer + Winter Weeklong Organization-wide Closures
Professional Development Opportunities
401K pre-tax program and employer contribution after one year of service
Compensation
The estimated wage range for this role is $24.00 – $25.00 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on a range of factors, including skill set, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs. Candidates may be hired at the entry, mid, or top level of the range depending on qualifications and position requirements.
Pre-Employment Requirements
As part of the hiring process, BGCSF requires candidates to complete LiveScan fingerprinting, a background check, and a tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test.
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.