Youth Development Aide

YMCA of San Diego County•La Mesa, CA

1d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Youth Development Aide Work directly with youth in a Community Care Licensed before and/or after-school setting at either a YMCA facility or a local elementary school site. As part of a team, they impact youth’s lives by helping youth learn, grow, and develop. By exemplifying and teaching skills through both formal and informal lessons, in a safe and supportive environment, the Youth Development Aide leads youth in becoming great citizens. Assists in the program management and supervision of a group of children 5-12 years of age, along with the planning, implementation, and facilitation of activities and events for participants. For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) Schedule: Must be available to work Monday–Friday afternoons Must be available to start by 1:45 PM each day Must be available to work until at least 5:30 PM if needed Wednesdays: Must be available to start by 11:30 AM Morning shifts are optional

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate. Units in Child Development (CD) are highly desirable
Minimum of 6 months working in a child and youth development, education, or comparable setting preferred
Basic computer skills and ability to speak, read, and write the English language. Additional languages are highly desirable
Must have a sincere interest in working with children 5-12 years of age and the ability to relate to children and adults in a professional manner
Criminal record clearance in accordance with YMCA and Community Care Licensing guidelines
Successfully pass a physical exam and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of hire. (TB test results need to be current within 1 year.)
Must provide proof of measles (MMR), pertussis (TDap), and influenza immunizations within 7 days of hire. (TDap needs to be current within 10 years, MMR does not need to be renewed.)
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 County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Nice To Haves

Units in Child Development (CD) are highly desirable
Additional languages are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
Implement age-appropriate program activities that engage students in active and meaningful experiences and in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA of San Diego County
Communicate in a timely, 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 YMCA of San Diego County
Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe
Follow emergency procedures appropriately to ensure the safety of the participants and staff
Must be highly dependable and have the ability to be flexible with change within a daily schedule
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