Before School Program Leader

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THE Y VISION FOR 2030 (Building strong communities) Where you can be, belong, and become.

With the organization’s mission of building healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities for all generations, the strategic priorities most relevant to this position: to enhance individual, staff, family, and community health & wellbeing; expand opportunities to all ages and life stages; and to advance a safe, collaborative, and sustainable future.

The Before School Program Leader provides meaningful and enriching opportunities for youth in YMCA programs that are offered at local elementary and middle schools before the start of the school day. The Leader will help students develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills through tutoring, mentorship, and enrichment. Leaders will provide academic enrichment and tutoring in classroom groups of up to 20 students, as well as organize and provide outdoor recreational activities in the school yards.

This position will work under the supervision of the Program Site Coordinators and Directors, and will need to be flexible, willing to take initiative, be punctual, and able to make a commitment to work throughout the entire school year.

• You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Fingerprints will be taken upon commencement of employment and will be submitted to the Association Office human resources department prior to beginning the first day of work.
• Staff working on school campuses may be required to complete additional COVID safety trainings.

• Plan, implement and participate in specialized and theme‑based curriculum that meets the needs of the individual child with regards to cultural, developmental, and socioeconomic background.
• Identify and report critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations as well as adequately observe participants’ activities and enforce safety regulations both virtual and in‑person.
• Ensure the delivery method, content, and facilitation all meet child‑safe protocols as outlined by YMCA of San Francisco.
• Utilize Out of School Time best practices to ensure consistent and safe programming.
• Set a positive example for all staff, children, and volunteers.
• Maintain necessary administrative records for programming – sign in/sign out, log book, emergency information, and policies and procedures.
• Respectful communication with staff, participants, parents, and volunteers.
• Plan youth program activities with parent, participant, and staff input.
• Ensure all youth programs meet safety and security requirements per YSF guidelines.
• Know and follow guidelines from the YMCA San Francisco Child Care Staff Manual.
• Complete all mandatory ADP LMS safety training and Y‑USA e‑Learning before the first shift in the facility.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
• Demonstrate the Character Counts values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
• Demonstrate competencies and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of:
  Advancing our Mission and Cause, Building Relationships, Leading Operations, and Developing & Inspiring Others.

ADVANCING OUR MISSION & CAUSE – Facilitates, co‑creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community; builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community‑focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit; secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work; engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS – Creates sustainable relationships…