Middle School Director

Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco — Springer Clubhouse

San Francisco, CA | Full-Time (30+ hrs/wk) | Non-Exempt | In-person

$27.00 – $29.00 / 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

As the Middle School Services Director at our Springer Clubhouse location, you will provide a critical continuum of services for 6th through 8th-grade members during a pivotal stage in their development. Guided by BGCSF's Success Equation and proven youth development strategies, you will collaborate with your Clubhouse team and citywide Middle/High School Directors to ensure middle schoolers excel academically, socially, and emotionally. You will build an inclusive Club culture, manage daily participation data, drive recruitment/retention, and support key school-to-Club connections.

• Program Leadership & Member Development
  
  • Develop and execute programs for 6th–8th graders centered on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character, Community Engagement, and Job Readiness.
  • Mentor middle school members individually or in small groups to establish academic, career, and personal goals.
  • Guide members through critical educational transitions (5th to 6th grade and 8th to 9th grade).
  • Build a Club culture rooted in social-emotional learning, diversity, inclusion, and support for learning differences.
  • Ensure active engagement in citywide BGCSF programs, events, and the "Optimal Club Experience" framework.
• Outreach, Data & School Partnerships
  
  • Manage and interpret middle school attendance and participation data to drive continuous improvement and boost average daily attendance.
  • Implement proactive recruitment and retention strategies to maintain strong member participation.
  • Build collaborative relationships with school administrators and teachers; attend IEP meetings when applicable to support student success.
  • Prepare and submit all required program reports, grant documentation, and data metrics.

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent relative work experience
• Experience in curriculum development and implementing high-quality youth programs
• Demonstrated ability to analyze participation data to assess student needs and inform program decisions
• Proven organization and project-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities through detailed work plans
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across diverse stakeholders
• Valid CA Class C Driver's License and comfort driving/transporting youth in San Francisco
• Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)

Preferred

• 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support
• Education Assistance
• Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Mandatory Summer + Winter Weeklong Organization-wide Closures
• Professional Development Opportunities

Compensation

The estimated wage range for this role is $27.00 – $29.00 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.