Youth Leader - Expanded Learning Programs (North County)

YMCA of San Diego; Escondido, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego is seeking a Youth Leader for Expanded Learning Programs in Escondido, CA to supervise participants and support daily planning and implementation of activities. You will work with families, school staff, and partners to deliver academic support, enrichment activities, and programs that strengthen youth skills and promote healthy choices.

This in-person role requires energy, patience, and a genuine desire to mentor youth and contribute to the community.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/GED.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act in an emergency situation.
• Physical ability to lead activities such as sports, games, academic assistance, assemblies, transitions, and other program activities.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
• Assist in planning, management, and implementation of age-appropriate program activities
• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with participants, families, school and district personnel, and community partners
• Collaborate with school personnel and program partners to align high quality academic activities
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students
• Ensure that program meets the requirements of the ASES/21st CCLC grants, school district, and 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.

Skills

Active supervision of youth

Professional communication

Collaboration with schools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Youth Leader – Expanded Learning Programs (ELP) is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants, and for the daily planning and implementation of expanded learning program activities. The Youth Leader collaborates with other team members, families, and school personnel to provideparticipants 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.

SCHEDULE:

• M-F 6am – 8am and/or 1:30pm – 6pm

WORK DESIGNATION:

• In-Person

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 ASES/21st CCLC grants, 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 activities such as sports, games, academic assistance, assemblies, transitions, and other program activities

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position occasionally requires travel throughout San Diego County in the event of shift coverage

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/GED
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act in an emergency situation.
• Physical ability to lead activities such as sports, games, academic assistance, assemblies, transitions, and other program activities.

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 $20.50 /Hr.