Careers with a Cause
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
About the Job
Under the supervision of the Community Programs Director, the Teen Center Coordinator will support the Bayview YMCA Youth & Teen Department and its operation. The Teen Center Coordinator is responsible for the supervision, operation, development, and implementation of dynamic out of school time programs for middle school and high school-aged youth. Highly collaborative, the Teen Center Coordinator builds and maintains strong and productive relationships with and among youth, families, Bayview YMCA staff, partner organizations, and community members of the Bayview. They should be adept at working in a fast-paced environment with students of color and thinking fast on their feet.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 21 years of age
- 1-2 years’ experience working with youth
- Experience working with youth after school or enrichment programming
- Must be available Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
- Knowledge of San Francisco community health and wellness services
- Demonstrated experience recruiting, engaging, and serving parents, caregivers, and youth
- Understanding of community- and school-based programming based upon Youth Development Practices & Principles, the Common Core State Standards, and Restorative Practices
- Experience working in communities of color with low-income populations
- Able to effectively communicate to individuals and groups, both orally and in writing
- Courteous, professional, and able to reason logically
- Detail-oriented and well-organized
- Able to establish and meet deadlines
- Proven ability to work with people from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual orientation backgrounds
- Passion for developing and sustaining quality services for youth and families, and a desire to learn and understand needs of YMCA’s constituents, staff, and partners
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and YMCA Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date
- Fingerprint background check clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS in education, public health, psychology or related field preferred or equivalent professional and community experience
- Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, Tagalog
- Experience with restorative practices and de-escalation strategies
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FOR CURRENT STAFF AT THE Y OF SF:
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records