Activity Leader - Saddleback Valley

Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community center is seeking a Recreation & Sports Activity Leader to help implement and supervise activities for children ages 5-14. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth and a solid understanding of youth development. Responsibilities include guiding recreational games, ensuring safety during activities, and monitoring program quality. This position is available for both full-time and part-time hours, offering a dynamic environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/youth/teens is essential.
• Understanding of youth development principles is required.
• Must possess the ability to motivate youth and manage behavior challenges.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and supervising activities for youth ages 5-14.
• Guide members to participate in recreational games and sports.
• Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure safety and quality.
• Monitor safety and quality of programs and facility at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism and accountability in all actions.
• Commit to building a safe, child-focused community.
• Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.

Skills

Experience working with children/youth/teens

Knowledge of youth development

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems

Motivate youth & manage behavior

Education

High School Diploma or GED or attending college

Job description

Skills:

Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, "Where PLAY is Serious BUSINESS!"

Position Description:

Job Title: Recreation & Sports Activity Leader

Classification: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: Full time & Part time Hours Available.

Reports to: Site Coordinator/Director

Locations: Lake Forest

Primary Function:

Under the supervision of the Site Director, the sports, fitness & recreation activity leader will assist the program directors to implement and supervise activities for youth ages 5-14. Guiding members to participate in recreational games, activities and organized sports to learn basic game/sports fundamentals, good sportsmanship and development of healthy lifestyles in a safe, fun and creative environment.

Key Roles:

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes.
• Promote and stimulate program participation.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the facility at all times.
• Serve as an ambassador and role model demonstrating our mission and values in a positive and professional manner.
• Commit to building a safe, child-focused community.
• Demonstrate professionalism and accountability.
• Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.

Skills/knowledge Required:

• High School Diploma or GED or attending college or re-entering the job market.
• Experience working with children/youth/teens.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.