Description

Job Title: Education Coordinator

Department: 

Budgeted Hours: 1660

Reports to (Position): 

• Exempt 
• Non-Exempt 

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 6 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 Clubhouse team, a school-based 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.

Position Purpose

The Education Coordinator has general responsibility for programs that support members’ success in school and directly reports to the Education Director. They will plan, organize, direct, and control the program and maintenance of programs related to homework completion, tutoring, and academic mentoring within the policies of the organization. The Education Coordinator assumes accountability for the results in achieving the outlined goals and objectives of the Education Program.

This position is part-time (25 hours weekly during the school year; 40 hours weekly during Summer programming) supporting our Mission Clubhouse.

Key Responsibilities

Education Department Duties – 75%

• Plan, organize and conduct educational programs, including tutoring, PSAT and SAT preparation, homework completion, and academic mentorship programs.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to get new youth to participate in the education program while focusing on youth who need it most.
• Establish relationships with SFUSD and serve as a liaison and educational advocate for youth members at their schools.
• Promote and stimulate membership in the department ensuring that every Club member participates in some Learning Center activities. 
• Build a culture where all youth understand the importance of completing high school and developing a career path that strongly encourages college enrollment.
• Ensure homework completion programs are conducted at a high level in all departments.
• Provide coaching, resources and support as needed.
• Ensure youth who need it most are enrolled in on-site tutoring and academic mentorship programs.

Day to Day Duties – 25%

• Track member participation and progress in academic programs.
• Support the Education Director in maintaining academic portfolios for each core member, that includes various sources of data indicative of members’ academic progress. This includes report cards, youth surveys/interviews, work samples, reports from teachers/parents, etc.
• 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.
• At all times maintain a professional appearance and manner reflective of the high standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Experience working with youth in a recreational program.
• Ability to develop and implement organized recreational programs and services.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Red Cross first aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and be able to operate a 12 passenger vehicle.

Preferred Skills

• Equipment and property accountability skills.
• Record keeping skills.
• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university preferred or related work experience.

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.

Benefits

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

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. At BGCSF, our decisions are based on other factors and dependant on circumstances for each position. Depending on the need and requirement of the position, an individual could be hired at or near the entry level, mid - level or top of the range for their role and compensation. As such, a reasonable estimate of the current range is $20-$22 per hour.

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.