After School Program Leader

About the Organization

The YMCA of Greater San Francisco is a global movement and the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We offer careers that make a lasting difference in communities by addressing pressing social issues.

Our organizational culture is built on values that foster strong communities: Truth & Courage (understanding and acting on societal truths), Authenticity & Accessibility (ensuring inclusive environments), Dependable & Creative (responding to community needs through partnerships), and Dignity & Empathy (treating everyone with respect and compassion).

About the Role

The Full-Time After School Program Leader provides meaningful opportunities for youth in YMCA programs at local elementary and middle schools. This role requires flexibility, initiative, and punctuality, with a commitment to the school-year schedule (mid-August 2025 – mid-June 2026 for San Francisco ASP sites).

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development & Program Delivery: Develop and implement engaging, inclusive, and theme-based curricula tailored to youth's developmental and cultural needs. Lead academic enrichment, tutoring, and outdoor recreational activities. Collaborate with staff, parents, and participants to plan program activities.
• Supervision & Safety: Supervise and support groups of up to 20 students, ensuring safety and compliance with YMCA and child-safe protocols. Monitor participants, respond to critical incidents, and enforce safety regulations.
• Record-Keeping & Compliance: Maintain accurate program records, including attendance, emergency information, and safety logs.
• Communication & Engagement: Communicate respectfully with participants, parents, staff, and volunteers.
• Training & Development: Complete required safety and program training before the first shift and attend all mandatory meetings and training sessions.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The role operates in dynamic environments at local elementary or middle school sites, including indoor classrooms and outdoor schoolyards. Responsibilities involve frequent standing, walking, and active participation in physical activities such as recreational sports and games. The environment can be fast-paced and loud, and the role may require occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification (some positions may require a credit check).
• All duties are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.
• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $20.25 – $22.00 per hour, based on salary benchmarking and grant fund requirements.

Locations

Full-Time Program Leaders are needed at the following sites:

• Bayview- Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
• Buchanan- Chinese Immersion Elementary School
• Buchanan- Dr. William Cobb Elementary School
• Buchanan- John Muir Elementary School
• Buchanan- New Traditions Elementary School
• Buchanan- Rosa Parks Elementary School
• Chinatown- Edwin & Anita Lee Elementary School
• Chinatown- Gordon J. Lau Elementary School
• Chinatown- Jean Parker Elementary School
• Chinatown- John Yehall Chin Elementary School
• Chinatown- Spring Valley Elementary School
• Chinatown- Yick Wo Elementary School
• Mission- Dolores Huerta Elementary School
• Mission- Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy
• Mission- Hillcrest Elementary School
• Mission- Monroe Elementary School
• Mission- Sunnyside Elementary School
• Presidio- Marina Middle School
• Richmond- Claire Lilienthal Elementary School
• Richmond- Jefferson Elementary School
• Richmond- Sutro Elementary School
• Stonestown- Jose Ortega Elementary School
• Stonestown- Miraloma Elementary School
• Stonestown- Sheridan Elementary School
• Stonestown- West Portal Elementary School
• Urban- James Denman Elementary School
• Urban- Downtown High School
• Urban- Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
• Urban- Starr King Elementary School