Youth Development Coordinator

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K + employer contributions

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Education assistance

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco — Mission Clubhouse in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Youth Development Coordinator for a part-time, in-person role (25 hrs/wk during school year; 40 hrs/wk in summer). The position focuses on delivering engaging youth programming for members aged 6–18 and supporting daily operations.

You will plan activities across learning, arts, and recreation, manage behavior, and assist with attendance and reporting. Strong relationships with youth are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth ages 6–18 in a youth development setting.
• Ability to build strong relationships with youth quickly.
• Strong behavior management and positive discipline skills.
• Passion for diverse youth programming (technology, art, sports, academics, recreation).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, research, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with PC software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop).

Responsibilities

• Plan, run, and support stimulating educational, creative, and recreational activities.
• Promote department membership to ensure participation in Learning Center activities.
• Inspire youth toward academic success and post-secondary goals.
• Facilitate safe, creative spaces and safeguard confidentiality and safety.
• Assist with daily school pickups, meal/snack service, games room activities, and outdoor recreation.
• Record and track daily attendance and support administrative reporting.

Skills

Youth development experience

Relationship building

Behavior management

Communication skills

Organization skills

PC software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco — Mission Clubhouse

San Francisco, CA | Part-Time (25 hrs/wk school year / 40 hrs/wk summer) | In-person

$23.50 – $24.00 / hour | Benefits Eligible

Why This Role Matters

Since 1891, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco. 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. We impact the lives of Club members, primarily ages six to 18, by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character & community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. We are nationally recognized for the high quality of our programs and comprehensive approach to serving youth. Whether you’re joining our administrative team, a Club team, or our Camp Mendocino team, you’ll be surrounded by enthusiastic, talented, and passionate colleagues who wake up every day ready to inspire young people to reach their full potential.

What You’ll Do

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Clubhouse Director, the Youth Development Coordinator supports the Mission Clubhouse by delivering engaging, high-impact youth development programming for members ages 6–18. This role is responsible for facilitating activities across learning, arts, and recreation, managing positive youth behavior, assisting with daily operational duties, and supporting administrative tasks like data entry and attendance tracking.

• Program Facilitation & Member Engagement
  
  • Plan, run, and support stimulating, age-appropriate educational, creative, and recreational activities (including homework help, tutoring, drop-in games, and technology/arts/sports projects).
  • Promote department membership to ensure every Club member actively participates in Learning Center activities.
  • Inspire youth to prioritize academic success and build post-secondary goals (college, vocational training, or career paths).
  • Facilitate safe, creative spaces that encourage exploration and safeguard the confidentiality and safety of all members.
• Clubhouse Operations & Daily Support
  
  • Assist with daily school pick-ups, meal/snack service, games room activities, and outdoor recreation.
  • Record and track daily program attendance and support administrative reporting under leadership guidance.
  • Collaborate with volunteer tutors and members to maintain an active educational improvement program.

What You Bring

Required

• Demonstrated experience working with youth ages 6–18 in a youth development setting
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with youth quickly
• Strong behavior management and positive discipline skills while maintaining high expectations
• Passion for and interest in diverse youth programming (technology, art, sports, academics, recreation)
• Excellent verbal, written communication, research, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with PC software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop)
• Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to build and follow systems in a fast-paced environment with continual distractions
• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college/university or equivalent youth development experience
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for at least 2 hours consecutively.
• Must be able to sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time.

Why BGCSF

• Comprehensive Health Benefits + Employer Contributions
• 401K + 7% Employer Contribution After One Year of Service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support
• Education Assistance
• Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Mandatory Summer + Winter Weeklong Organization-wide Closures
• Professional Development Opportunities

Compensation
The estimated wage range for this role is $20.00 – $21.00 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on a range of factors, including skill set, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs. Candidates may be hired at the entry, mid, or top level of the range depending on qualifications and position requirements.

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of the hiring process, BGCSF requires candidates to complete LiveScan fingerprinting, a background check, and a tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. The organization has the discretion to relocate/reassign a person, as needed.