Youth Leader ELOP- Oceanside

YMC; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Youth Leader – ELOP to supervise participants after school and support daily activity planning. You will work with families, school personnel, and partners to promote academic achievement and healthy choices.

This role requires high energy, strong mentoring desire, and the ability to lead age-appropriate activities. Schedule: Mon-Thu 1:30pm-6pm, Fri 11am-6pm; background checks and CPR/First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a HS diploma/GED.
• AA/AS degree or 48 college units or passing the district proficiency exam may be required.
• Fingerprint clearance from DOJ/FBI is required prior to working.
• TB test clearance within 60 days prior to employment.
• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with participants.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification from an approved organization within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise program participants and ensure safety at all times.
• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
• Communicate positively with participants, families, school staff, and partners.
• Collaborate with school personnel to align quality academic activities.
• Provide positive behavior guidance supporting students' development.
• Ensure compliance with school district and YMCA requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe program space.
• Respond to incidents with appropriate safety actions.
• Lead sports, games, and curriculum activities; supervise youth behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program planning

Safety supervision

Youth mentorship

Education

HS diploma/GED

AA/AS degree or 48 college units

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Background clearance

TB test clearance

Job description

Overview

Youth Leader - ELOP

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Youth Leader – ELOP is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants, and for the daily planning and implementation of program activities. The Youth Leader collaborates with other team members, families, and school personnel to provide participants with academic support, enrichment activities, and other student programs that increase student skill building, encourage healthy choices and behaviors, promote diversity and equity, support youth voice and leadership, and increase overall academic achievement. The Youth Leader position requires high energy, dedication, patience, and a strong desire to mentor youth, strengthen families, and serve the community.

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

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 1:30pm-6pm

Friday 11:00am-6pm

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 needs to be included to all roles

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

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 $19.69 - USD $21.00 /Hr.