Youth Leader - Expanded Learning Programs (Escondido), California

Overview:
This is not a summer position. We are only looking for candidates who can continue to work throughout the school year.

 

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Youth Leader – Expanded Learning Programs (ELP) is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants, and for the daily planning and implementation of expanded learning program activities. The Youth Leader collaborates with other team members, families, and school personnel to provide participants with academic support, enrichment activities, and other student programs that increase student skill building, encourage healthy choices and behaviors, promote diversity and equity, support youth voice and leadership, and increase overall academic achievement. The Youth Leader position requires high energy, dedication, patience, and a strong desire to mentor youth, strengthen families, and serve the community.

 

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SCHEDULE:

M-F 1:30pm – 6pm

 

WORK DESIGNATION:

In-Person

Responsibilities:
Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times

Assist in the planning, management, and implementation of age-appropriate program activities that engage students in active and meaningful experiences

Communicate in a positive and professional manner with all participants, families, school and district personnel, and community partners

Collaborate with school personnel and program partners to align high quality academic activities and coordinate student services

Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students

Ensure that program meets the requirements of the ASES/21st CCLC grants, school district, and the YMCA of San Diego County

Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe

Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act in an emergency situation

Physical ability to lead activities such as sports, games, academic assistance, assemblies, transitions, and other program activities

 

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

This position occasionally requires travel throughout San Diego County in the event of shift coverage

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities         

Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/GED

Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act in an emergency situation.

Physical ability to lead activities such as sports, games, academic assistance, assemblies, transitions, and other program activities.

 

PRE-HIRE CONTINGENCIES:

Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications

Negative TB assessment or test results obtained within the past 60 days, prior to working on a school site, and every four (4) years thereafter

CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health Institute

Completion of one of the following: 48 college credits at an institution of higher education

AA/AS degree, OR

Passing score on district’s Classroom Assistant/Instructional Aide proficiency exam

 

 

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County .

Pay Range:
USD $19.69 - USD $23.63 /Hr.