Program Lead Flex (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University (GCU) partners with Future for Kids to offer mentor-driven out-of-school programs focused on academics, athletics, and ethics. This CSLP student-worker position supports these programs and is approved as community service under 34CFR675.2(b).

The role is limited to 20 hours per week during the academic year for full-time GCU students. The position involves assisting staff with programming activities, leading program execution when needed, and building rapport with youths

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s or master’s program at GCU.
• Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 (bachelor) or 3.0 (master) and SAP good standing.
• Arizona Level1 fingerprint clearance card required.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with programming activities such as games, behavior management, and mentor support.
• Take the lead in program execution when required.
• Build strong rapport with participating youths and mentors.
• Assist with set-up, clean-up, tabling, and recruitment at each program.
• Attend Monday meetings from 11am to 1pm.
• Visit assigned school sites at least two of the four program days per week (minimum availability of 10hours per week).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mentoring

Ethics

Reliability

Bilingual

Transportation

Education

Arizona Level1 fingerprint clearance card

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Grand Canyon University (GCU) partners with Future for Kids – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Tempe, AZ – to offer mentor‑driven out‑of‑school programs that focus on academics, athletics, and ethics. This CSLP student‑worker position supports these programs and is approved as community service under 34CFR675.2(b). The role is limited to 20 hours per week during the academic year for full‑time GCU students.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Assist staff with programming activities such as games, behavior management, and mentor support.
• Take the lead in program execution when required.
• Build strong rapport with participating youths and mentors.
• Assist with set‑up, clean‑up, tabling, and recruitment at each program.
• Attend Monday meetings from 11am to 1pm.
• Visit assigned school sites at least two of the four program days per week (minimum availability of 10hours per week).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Potential Site Locations

• Sousa Elementary – 616N Mountain Rd, Mesa, AZ (Mon1:15‑4:15pm)
• Loma Linda Elementary – 2002E Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ (Mon2:00‑4:45pm)
• IgnacioConchos Elementary – 1718W Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ (Mon2:15‑5:15pm)
• Western Valley Elementary – 6250W Durango St, Phoenix, AZ (Mon2:15‑5:15pm)
• Whitman Elementary – 1829N Grand, Mesa, AZ (Tue1:15‑4:15pm)
• Taft Elementary – 9800E Quarterline Rd, MesaAZ (Tue2:00‑5:00pm)
• Wood Elementary – 727W Cornell Dr, Tempe, AZ (Tue2:05‑5:05pm)
• Thew Elementary – 1326W 18th St, Tempe, AZ (Tue2:05‑5:05pm)
• Gateway School – 1100N35th St, Phoenix, AZ (Wed12:45‑3:45pm)
• Sun Canyon Elementary – 8150W Durango St, Phoenix, AZ (Wed2:15‑5:15pm)
• Holdeman Elementary – 1326W 18th St, Tempe, AZ (Wed2:15‑5:15pm)
• CASA Academy – 8047N35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ (Wed3:00‑6:00pm)
• Sunridge Elementary – 6244W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ (Thu12:30‑3:30pm)
• Roosevelt Elementary – 828S Valencia, Mesa, AZ (Thu1:15‑4:15pm)
• Spracale Elementary – 1325E Malibu Dr, Tempe, AZ (Thu2:05‑5:05pm)
• P.LJulian School – 2149E Carver Dr, Phoenix, AZ (Thu2:45‑5:45pm)

Equipment Used

Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Passion and willingness to help others succeed.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
• Previous mentoring experience is a plus.
• Ability to speak a second language is a plus.
• Reliable transportation.
• Requires an Arizona Level1 fingerprint clearance card.

Experience and Education

Eligible applicants must be enrolled full‑time at GCU in a bachelor’s or master’s program, maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 (bachelor) or 3.0 (master), and hold good financial and academic standing (SAP). Applicants may be terminated if they fall below these requirements.

Compensation

Minimum Wage.

Anticipated End Date

June30,2027.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and other pre‑employment screening activities as determined by the university.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Grand Canyon University values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. GCU is an equal opportunity employer.