STEAM Enrichment Specialist

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 with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community.

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

About the Role

The Enrichment Instructor is responsible for designing and leading engaging activities in Academic, STEAM, and/or Sports and Recreation at their program site. This role ensures that all programming aligns with YMCA curriculum guidelines and Youth Development Principles, while fostering student engagement, learning, and a positive environment. The Instructor collaborates with the Site Coordinator and site-specific staff to deliver high-quality programming, procure necessary materials, and support day-to-day logistics.

Program dates: August 18, 2025 – June 13, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other instructors to develop lesson plans that prepare students for showcases.
• Deliver relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons that enhance student learning.
• Maintain a safe and productive learning environment through consistent classroom and behavior management strategies.
• Supervise students during class time, breaks, and transitions to ensure their safety and engagement.
• Maintain attendance records and support classroom procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, with frequent interaction with youth in active and dynamic program spaces. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds, as well as participating in physical activities with students. The role requires adaptability to a variety of environments and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the program and its participants.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.

The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, including reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.

Pay

The Enrichment Instructor position offers a compensation range of $20.40–$25.00 per hour. This rate is based on salary benchmarking for similar roles and is aligned with grant fund approvals and requirements for the position.