Youth Leader ELOP Escondido

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.

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Schedule:

Monday through Friday 6:30am - 8am 12:45 - 6pm in Escondido

Must be available at least 3 days

• 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

• 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 districts 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.