Youth Leader: After-School Mentoring & Programs

YMC; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is hiring a Youth Leader – ELOP to supervise program participants and plan activities for before/after school programs in Escondido, CA. The role serves TK-8 students, with shifts 6:30 am - 8:00 am and 12:45 pm - 6:00 pm, fostering a fun, engaging learning environment.

You will work with families, school personnel, and partners to provide academic support, enrichment activities, and healthy-behavior guidance while ensuring safety and district/YMCA compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/GED
• Must meet minimum qualifications for a highly qualified Classroom Assistant/Instructional Aide in the district in which the assigned school operates; AA/AS degree, 48 college units or passing score on district’s Classroom Assistant/Instructional Aide proficiency exam acceptable
• Fingerprint clearance from DOJ/FBI required prior to working
• TB test clearance within 60 days prior to employment or prior to working on a school site
• 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

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 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 sports, games and curriculum activities, monitor youth behavior, and perform general housekeeping responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

YMCA of San Diego County is hiring a Youth Leader – ELOP to supervise program participants and plan activities for before/after school programs in Escondido, CA. The role serves TK-8 students, with shifts 6:30 am - 8:00 am and 12:45 pm - 6:00 pm, fostering a fun, engaging learning environment.

You will work with families, school personnel, and partners to provide academic support, enrichment activities, and healthy-behavior guidance while ensuring safety and district/YMCA compliance.