Enrichment Leader - Playground Partners (Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach)

YMC; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking an Enrichment Leader to supervise a group of youths ages 5-12, assist with homework, plan and implement enrichment activities, and create a safe, engaging learning environment.

The role includes supporting online learning, maintaining safety, and modeling positive behavior. Requires 18+ and a high school diploma; CPR/First Aid certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/GED.
• Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of children ages 5-12 years of diverse ethnic populations.
• Skill set to lead students in at least two of the following areas: recreational games, crafts, drama, songs, science, art, team building or sports.
• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with program participants.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required, including Adult and Child/Infant, within 30 days of hire from a recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies.
• Plan and implement lesson plans for activities in arts & crafts, cooking, science, engineering, sports, drama and others.
• Support and guide students with attending online distance learning and homework completion.
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment encouraging creativity and individuality.
• Actively supervise participants ensuring guidance and safety at all times.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, students and families.
• Recognize and respond to needs of individual students.
• Adhere to work schedule and be prepared for activities at the start of each shift.
• Serve as role model to all students and participate in staff meetings.
• Provide positive behavior guidance supporting developmental, social-emotional and physical needs.

Skills

Group leadership

Arts & crafts

Drama & performance

Science activities

Sports & games

Communication with families

Online learning support

Emergency response awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/AED & First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

Enrichment Leader

The Enrichment Leader, under the supervision of the Enrichment Supervisor: supervises and supports a group of students ages 5-12 daily with completing homework, plans and implements enrichment activities; ensures the safety and well-being of students, and serves as a positive role model.

For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)

Schedule:

Monday - Friday ; 10:45am - 12:45pm

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies
• Plan and implement lesson plans for activities in the areas of arts & crafts, cooking, science, engineering, sports, drama and others
• Support and guide students with attending online distance learning and homework completion
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the participants
• Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
• Maintain a positive and responsive relationship with staff, students and families
• Recognize and respond to needs of individual students
• Adhere to work schedule and be prepared for activities at the beginning of each shift
• Serve as role model to all students
• Actively contribute and participate in staff meetings or activities
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports developmental, social-emotional and physical needs of all students
• Adheres to YMCA dress code and Code of Conduct and Mission Statement
• Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe
• Ability to be flexible with change within a daily schedule
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act in an emergency situation
• Physical ability to lead sports, games and curriculum activities, monitor youth behavior, and perform general housekeeping responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/GED
• Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of children ages 5-12 years of diverse ethnic populations
• Skill set to lead students in at least two of the following areas: recreational games, Crafts, drama, songs, science, art, team building or sports
• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with program participants
• 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

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 CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $20.41 /Hr.