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Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is dedicated to providing children and teens with safe, fun places to learn and grow, with professional staff who offer support and guidance, serving as caring mentors and role models. We offer a wide variety of programs and activities that support youth development, from technology and leadership skills to fine arts and athletics. Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco also offers access to health services, daily homework assistance and tutoring, as well as specialized programs for young girls and teens.

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.

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs within a designated Clubhouse, including education, technology, social recreation, arts & crafts and physical education. This position also provides supervision of program staff towards planning, developing and implementing youth development programs as well as performs related administrative duties as needed.

This position is open at our Columbia Park Clubhouse

Skills/Knowledge Required


•Experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities within a youth development framework
•Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision and facilities management
•Strong oral and written communication skills
•Ability to deal effectively with youth members including discipline problems
•Demonstrated ability in working with young people and parents
•Current Red Cross first aid/CPR certification (within 90 days of employment)
•Strong PC/computer skills
•BA/BS from an accredited college or university or related work experience


Skills/Knowledge Preferred


•Familiarity with community resources and ability to develop partnerships to support youth development programs
•Class B license for operation of motor vehicles in order to transport youth members
•Ability to speak Spanish


Job Segments


•Establishes and maintains program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members
•Ensures that Staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe; and that Club equipment is maintained in good working condition
•Develops and fosters a positive climate for youth development based on the mission and goals of BGCA. Ensures that members actively participate in a variety of programs/activities
•Establishes program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission
•Evaluates programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities address the gender and cultural diversity of members
•Provides direct supervision of program staff to ensure high standards of program development and implementation. Direct supervision includes, in partnership with the Clubhouse Director, hiring, coaching and managing, consistently evaluating performance, identifying training and capacity needs, progressive discipline and rewarding staff
•Oversees provision of guidance services to members to assist them in fulfilling and making appropriate choices in educational, personal, physical, social, emotional and vocational needs
•Oversees proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems or issues. Oversees program within established budgetary guidelines.
•Promotes and markets program to members via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion mailings and fliers
•Transport Club members in Club vehicles or on public transportation as needed
•Attend all meetings, conferences and training as required, assist with any fundraising projects conducted by the Club and assist with all Club-wide special events. Requisition supplies and equipment for the Club
•Effectively works with Volunteer Manager and club staff to ensure proper documentation, trainings and supervision of all volunteers as required by the Clubhouse Director
•Other duties the Clubhouse Director might deem necessary to the best interest of the Club and the overall organization
•Maintains Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco values and standards

Please refer to Program Manager - Columbia Park Clubhouse on your cover letter and on the subject line of the e-mail. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

Please send a RESUME and COVER LETTER with SALARY REQUIREMENTS to:

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
Human Resources Department
Email: jobs@kidsclub.org
Fax: 415-445-5463