Club Instructor - Expanded Learning Programs (Escondido)

Overview

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Club Instructor – Expanded Learning Programs (ELP) is responsible for the instruction of high quality club activities and to assist in supervising and mentoring students at one or more school sites. The Club Instructor will actively manage assigned specialty clubs including the lesson planning of club curriculum, marketing the club to students, and by providing youth and teens the opportunity for progressive skill building, youth voice and leadership, and culminating club events. The Club Instructor position requires high energy, dedication, patience, and a strong desire to mentor youth, strengthen families, and serve the community

 

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SCHEDULE:

• M-F 6am – 8am and/or 1:30pm – 6pm

 

WORK DESIGNATION:

• In-Person

 

Responsibilities

• Supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
• Lead the planning, management, and implementation of club enrichment activities at one or more school sites throughout the week
• Design club activities that are culturally relevant and age appropriate for youth, teach progressive skill building and mastery, and end in a culminating event or product
• Ensure club is at program capacity by assisting in the assessment of student interests, creating marketing materials, and facilitating student recruitment activities
• Collaborates with school and district personnel to align club enrichment with the goals and priorities of the school, district, and ASES/21st CCLC grant
• Serve as a mentor to participants, by providing positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of youth
• Provide all participants, families, school personnel, and program guests with an exceptional YMCA customer service experience
• Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe
• Must be able to attend all scheduled shifts, required meetings, and trainings
• 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 and curriculum activities and monitor behavior

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
• Six months of experience in enrichment programming, youth development, education, or comparable setting required
• Previous experience as instructor or demonstrated advanced skill in specialty
• 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.

 

PRE-HIRE CONTINGENCIES:

• Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
• Negative TB assessment or test results obtained within the past 60 days, prior to working on a school site, and every four (4) years thereafter
• 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
• Completion of one of the following:
  • 48 college credits at an institution of higher education
  • AA/AS degree, OR
  • Passing score on district’s Classroom Assistant/Instructional Aide proficiency exam

 

 

 

 

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 County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $20.50 - USD $23.63 /Hr.