Enrichment Leader - Encinitas

YMCA
Hourly
$18.00
$20.19
How to Apply
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Resumes Accepted Until
Do you enjoy responsibility and planning enrichment activities?
Job Description

The Enrichment Leader, under the supervision of the Enrichment Supervisor: supervises and supports a group of students ages 5-12 daily with attending online distance learning sessions and completing homework; plans and implements enrichment activities; ensures the safety and well-being of students, and serves as a positive role model. The YMCA of San Diego County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. We are committed to a diverse workforce. 

Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/GED
  • Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of children ages 5-12 years of diverse ethnic populations
  • Skill set to lead students in at least two of the following areas: recreational games, Crafts, drama, songs, science, art, team building or sports
  • Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with program participants
  • CPR and First Aid certified upon hire and must be from one of the following:
    • American Red Cross
    • American Heart Association
    • American Safety & Health Institute

 

Essential Functions
  • Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies
  • Plan and implement lesson plans for activities in the areas of arts & crafts, cooking, science, engineering, sports, drama and others
  • Support and guide students with attending online distance learning and homework completion
  • Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the participants
  • Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
  • Maintain a positive and responsive relationship with staff, students, and families
  • Recognize and respond to needs of individual students
  • Adhere to work schedule and be prepared for activities at the beginning of each shift
  • Serve as role model to all students
  • Actively contribute and participate in staff meetings or activities
  • Provide positive behavior guidance that supports developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students
  • Adheres to YMCA dress code and Code of Conduct and Mission Statement
  • Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Models and teaches the Y’s values.

Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Decision Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Provides others with frameworks for making decisions.

Emotional Maturity: Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.