Safety & Support Leader

About the YMCA of Greater San Francisco

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 with a future, providing opportunities to make a lasting difference in your community.

Organizational Culture

We are committed to building strong communities where you can Be, Belong, and Become. Our values include:

• Truth & Courage: Understanding and acting on individual and societal truths.
• Authenticity & Accessibility: Ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Dependable & Creative: Responding to community needs through strong partnerships.
• Dignity & Empathy: Treating everyone with respect and compassion.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Site Director, the Safety & Support Leader is responsible for monitoring school grounds, including the courtyard, restrooms, building interior, and surrounding areas, to keep students safe and engaged during the school day and out-of-school time programs. This role assists the Site Director with behavior management, conflict mediation, restorative practices, and de-escalation strategies.

Responsibilities

Student Supervision & Safety

• Monitor school grounds and ensure students are in appropriate program spaces.
• Report suspicious behavior to the Site Director.
• Provide behavioral support and implement progressive discipline as needed.
• Mentor students requiring intensive behavioral support.
• Facilitate restorative practices and de-escalation in collaboration with the Student Support Department.

Program Coordination & Logistics

• Coordinate program logistics, including activities, parent communication, and other tasks as needed.
• Support enrollment and program attendance, assisting students who are not enrolled.
• Support program attendance goals and evaluation through the QAP and YPQA processes.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain regular communication with Program Leaders and school leadership.
• Build proactive connections with school-day staff and teachers.
• Stay informed about current YMCA programs, services, and schedules.

Program Activities & Development

• Support planning of and lead field trips and activities during early release days as requested.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing training.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The Safety & Support Leader will spend significant time on school grounds, both indoors and outdoors. The role may require:

• Standing for extended periods and walking.
• Occasional physical activity to ensure safety and student engagement.
• Working in various weather conditions.
• Responding to incidents in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment.

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.

Pay

The Safety and Support Leader position offers a compensation range of $20.40 – $24.00 per hour. This rate is based on salary benchmarking for similar roles and is aligned with grant fund approvals and requirements for the position.

Schedule

Program Dates: August 18, 2025 – June 3, 2026

Available School Sites: James Denman, Charles Drew School