Youth Program Leader

Youth Program Leader – Shaping Bright Future!
Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time
Reports to: Director of Programs
Salary: $16.50-$17.55 per hour

Location: Oceanside, CA
This role is based in Southern California, specifically in Oceanside, CA (North San Diego County). It is located inside a military base installation. Base access is provided to civilian employees.

Summary:
Are you ready to embark on a mission where fun, creativity, and caring collide? We're on the lookout for a Youth Program Leader who's not just a pro at supervising, but also a master at turning every moment into an opportunity for learning and laughter.

Who you are:
As the Youth Program Leader, your job is to bring the awesomeness to our youth program. From organizing mind-blowing activities to unleashing your creativity in the coolest events, you'll be the wizard behind the curtain making sure every day is a page in the book of legendary memories.

What will you do:
Operation Hero Prodigy:

• Craft an awe-inspiring curriculum that sparks imaginations.
• Coordinate activities, games, and lessons that turn learning into a joyous adventure.
• Inject a weekly theme to transform mundane days into extraordinary escapades.
• Instill YMCA character values like caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.

Logistics Guru:

• Set the stage 30 minutes before class time, ensuring a well-prepared environment.
• Guarantee a well-organized, safe, and clean space for the children's activities.

Master of Relationships:

• Forge robust connections with school personnel and families, utilizing charm for effective communication.
• Navigate conflicts with the finesse of a seasoned negotiator.

Continuous Improvement Crusader:

• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings with the eagerness of a perpetual learner.
• Share insights and coordinate lesson plans and activities with fellow facilitators.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide parents with insightful feedback on their children's progress.
• Compile end-of-year reports, monthly attendance records, and gather essential classroom resources.
• Manage cash receipts and ensure a stock of healthy snacks for participants.

What experience and skills you will need to be successful:

• Possess at least a high school diploma or GED, coupled with a minimum of 1 year in supervised programmatic child care.
• Hold a degree in fields such as psychology, elementary education, child development, or related disciplines (preferred but not mandatory).
• Successfully pass background checks and drug testing to maintain the safety of our hero headquarters.
• Meet current health and sanitation requirements, along with passing random drug testing, criminal background checks, and employment reference background checks.

Physical and Mental Prowess

Revel in the excitement of being on the move!
From sitting and standing to walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs, you'll stay active and engaged throughout the day.

Flex your muscles!
Occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and prioritize and multitask your work and projects with a keen memory and analytical thinking.

Energize your spirit!
Display sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to supervise children's activities safely, ensuring a world of wonder and play.

Join the Movement: Armed Services YMCA is not just a workplace; it’s a community committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Discrimination and harassment have no place here. If you're ready to spark change and make a lasting impact, apply today. Every age and background are celebrated here. Be part of something extraordinary!

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

Armed Services YMCA acknowledges the minimal use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in our initial recruitment stages. All AI use is coupled with human review and is designed to assist our team in building efficiencies and excelling at focusing on timeliness and communication in our hiring process. Our hiring teams thoroughly evaluate skills and qualifications and make all final hiring decisions.