Dynamic Youth Club Enrichment Instructor

YMC; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a Club Instructor for Expanded Learning Programs (ELP) to lead high-quality club activities at one or more school sites in San Diego County. Responsibilities include lesson planning, marketing clubs to students, and mentoring youth to build leadership and skills.

The role requires 18+ with a HS diploma, prior enrichment experience, and the ability to respond to emergencies. In-person shifts run M-F, with travel within the county as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/GED
• Six months of experience in enrichment programming, youth development, education, or comparable setting required
• Previous experience as instructor or demonstrated advanced skill in specialty
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
• Lead the planning, management, and implementation of club enrichment activities at one or more school sites throughout the week
• Design club activities that are culturally relevant and age appropriate for youth, teach progressive skill building and mastery, and end in a culminating event or product
• Ensure club is at program capacity by assisting in the assessment of student interests, creating marketing materials, and facilitating student recruitment activities
• Collaborates with school and district personnel to align club enrichment with the goals and priorities of the school, district, and ASES/21st CCLC grant
• Serve as a mentor to participants, by providing positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of youth
• Provide all participants, families, school personnel, and program guests with an exceptional YMCA customer service experience
• Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe
• Must be able to attend all scheduled shifts, required meetings, and trainings
• 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 and curriculum activities and monitor behavior

Skills

Youth development experience

Instructing / specialty skill

Emergency response ability

Critical incident response

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

YMCA is seeking a Club Instructor for Expanded Learning Programs (ELP) to lead high-quality club activities at one or more school sites in San Diego County. Responsibilities include lesson planning, marketing clubs to students, and mentoring youth to build leadership and skills.

The role requires 18+ with a HS diploma, prior enrichment experience, and the ability to respond to emergencies. In-person shifts run M-F, with travel within the county as needed.