Youth Sports Programs Aide

Southern Indian Health Council•Boulevard, CA

About The Position

The Youth Sports Programs Aide plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities in a program area that supports youth development outcomes, including academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, and citizenship. The role maintains regular contact with staff, club members, supervisors, families, schools, and community groups to share information, provide instruction, address issues, and support members. The aide leads age-appropriate sports activities and seasonal leagues, supports the Inter-Tribal Sports program, coaches youth positively, and ensures supervision, safety, and appropriate behavior. The position also assists with member registration and records, program tracking, youth development and prevention programs, arts and crafts, USDA meals and snacks, and academic incentives. The role may involve driving a Club van, travel among service locations, and a flexible schedule based on program needs. This is a part-time, non-exempt position located in La Posta / Alpine, with hours Monday through Friday to be determined by program needs. The hourly salary is $21.00–$26.00, depending on experience. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED, experience working with children, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel throughout the organization’s service area. Applicants must pass the required health and drug screenings and complete the specified application materials.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED certificate.
Experience working with children.
Knowledge of youth development.
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
Ability to interact with the general public.
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
Valid driver’s license that must be maintained throughout employment.
Ability to travel throughout the organization’s service area, including all SIHC site locations.
Current certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the position’s required education and profession.
Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness; responsibility, good judgment, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions and accept administrative supervision.
Ability to interact and communicate professionally and courteously, maintain confidentiality, work as part of a team, and be sensitive to clients’ needs.
Strong team-building, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and the public.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to work with people of varied social and ethnic backgrounds, resolve conflicts, negotiate situations, and facilitate consensus.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods, reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 pounds, perform repetitive hand movements, and use and view a PC.
Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state; travel as needed.
Ability to pass a pre-screening tuberculin skin test or x-ray and a blood/urine drug screening test.
Adequate health to perform all duties of the position.
Complete the SIHC Application and Authorization Form and submit both to Human Resources before the stated close date.

Responsibilities

Promote and stimulate program participation, especially among teens.
Register new members and participate in their club orientation process.
Provide guidance and positive role modeling to members.
Implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
Plan and lead structured, age-appropriate sports activities and seasonal leagues, including practices, schedules, equipment, and game-day logistics.
Collaborate with staff and leadership to strengthen and improve sports programming.
Provide positive coaching and maintain continuous supervision, safety, and behavior management.
Support and represent the Inter-Tribal Sports (ITS) program through coordination and participation.
Communicate with families and support community sports engagement.
Track participation data, registrations, and program outcomes.
Monitor and evaluate programs and activities to ensure safety, quality, and appropriate branch appearance.
Track and assess outcomes through periodic activity reports.
Register and update member information in the Vision Tracking system and make new ID cards.
Enter purchase orders in the AccuFund system.
Implement special programs, including SMART Moves, Teen Dating Violence, and Bullying Prevention programs.
Conduct arts and crafts activities, including researching ideas, planning, preparing materials, teaching, and cleanup.
Coordinate USDA snacks and meals, including preparation or service, proper storage, cleanup, required forms, and submission of forms.
Assist the Executive Director with the Academic Incentive Program by communicating with local schools and teachers about members’ academic needs.
Participate in monthly staff meetings.
Participate in special programs or events as needed.
Drive the Club van if required.
Travel throughout the organization’s service area as needed.
Comply with SIHC policies and procedures, participate in mandatory compliance training, and report suspected policy or regulatory violations.
Perform other duties as assigned.