Enrichment Specialist - Full time

YMCA of Greater San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 45,460; Part time

Job summary

A local community organization in San Francisco is seeking an Enrichment Specialist responsible for leading engaging enrichment programs for youth, focusing on various areas such as STEAM and academic support. The role involves planning lessons, supervising students, and collaborating with camp staff to enhance programming quality. Candidates should possess innovative teaching skills and a passion for fostering student engagement and personal growth. Compensation ranges from $24.00 to $33.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic support or enrichment programming for youth.
• Ability to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with camp coordinators and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging lessons in assigned specialty areas.
• Supervise youth during program time and activities.
• Collaborate to ensure program quality and student engagement.

Skills

Engagement programming

Collaboration

Project-based learning

Creativity

Supervision of youth

Job description

Position Summary

The Enrichment Specialist is responsible for designing and leading engaging enrichment programming within YMCA Summer Camp Programs and related youth programs. Specialists may focus on Academic Support (including Math and Literacy), STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), Dance, Arts, Health & Wellness, Sports & Recreation, or other specialty areas.

Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, the Enrichment Specialist develops and implements high-quality, age-appropriate lessons that align with YMCA curriculum guidelines and Youth Development Principles. The Specialist fosters student engagement, confidence, creativity, and personal growth while maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Programs primarily serve elementary and/or middle school youth.

Summer Camp Program dates: June 08, 2026 – August 14, 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging lessons in assigned specialty area(s).
• Supervise youth during program time, transitions, and activities.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with Camp Coordinators and staff to ensure program quality.
• Support family engagement events, showcases, and community activities.
• Deliver high-quality, structured enrichment sessions that promote skill development, creativity, and confidence.
• Incorporate project-based learning, performance-based learning, or academic intervention strategies as appropriate.
• Align programming with YMCA curriculum guidelines and Youth Development Principles.
• Prepare students for showcases, performances, family engagement events, or academic milestones when applicable.
• Collaborate with Site Coordinators and program staff to ensure cohesive programming.

Disclaimers

• 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, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
• 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 qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Salary Description

The Enrichment Specialist position offers a compensation range of $24.00 – $33.00 per hour. This rate is based on salary benchmarking for similar roles and is aligned with grant fund approvals and requirements for the position.