Youth Leader - ELOP: South Bay

YMC; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County seeks a Youth Leader – ELOP to supervise participants and plan engaging activities after school. You will coordinate with families, schools, and partners to deliver enriching programs that boost academic achievement and healthy choices.

The role emphasizes safety, positive behavior guidance, and alignment with district and YMCA expectations. Typical hours are after-school, with energy and dedication to mentoring youth and strengthening families.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience coordinating youth activities and supervising groups is preferred.
• Strong communication with students, families, schools, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise program participants and ensure safety at all times.
• Plan, manage, and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Communicate professionally with participants, families, and school/district staff.
• Collaborate with school personnel and partners to align academic activities.
• Provide positive behavior guidance supporting social-emotional needs.
• Ensure program meets district and YMCA requirements.

Skills

Supervision

Student engagement

Communication

Planning activities

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA/AS degree or 48 college units (preferred)

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:

Mon-Thurs 1:30pm-6pm

Fri 1pm-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.