Youth Engagement Specialist

1 week ago


San Francisco, California, United States CYCSF Full time
Job Title

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Program Specialist

About the Role

This role involves developing and implementing programs to engage youth in physical fitness activities and build their confidence, self-esteem, and character. The successful candidate will have a strong background in social services, coaching, and youth development, and will be able to work effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a peer-to-peer mentorship model for youth in grades 7-12
  • Coordinate youth dragon boat team activities and provide coaching to team captains & youth team members
  • Lead youth dragon boat training sessions at India Basin, focusing on improving health, fitness, and paddling skills
  • Organize weekday and Saturday practices during race season to prepare youth for competitive races in the Bay Area and Long Beach
  • Facilitate teamwork, discipline, and strategy development through on-water practices and fitness workouts
  • Ensure all practices follow safety protocols, including social distancing, while promoting youth engagement and development
  • Develop cooperative relationships with school personnel, probation officers, parents and families, collaborative agencies and other service providers
  • Maintain accurate documentation and statistics on client services, and produce monthly reports for granting agencies
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in social services or related areas plus a minimum of one year of case management and/or coaching experience
  • Experience in conducting interviews and assessments with youth and parents
  • Experience in conducting workshops for youth and parents
  • Experience in working with diverse populations
  • Experience in coaching youth sports team
  • Ability to work with ethnically diverse groups of low-income youth, as well as English learners, to support their social and emotional needs during transition
  • Bilingual/bicultural in Chinese/other Asian language and English preferred
  • Knowledge of the San Francisco Juvenile Justice System
  • Ability to work as part of a team, prioritize tasks, and work independently in a high-pressure environment
  • Knowledge of community-based agencies serving youth in San Francisco
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work with youth, parents, and probation officers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with enforcing safety protocols during youth sports activities, including water sports
  • Strong organizational and collaboration skills
  • Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
  • Able to lift or move at least 25 lbs
  • Commitment to adhering to health and safety protocols, including Covid-19 testing and social distancing guidelines during program activities

We offer a competitive salary range of $40,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.



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