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:

Monday/Tuesday/Friday - 1:45pm to 6:15pm

Wednesday/Thursday - 11:45am to 6:15pm

* Candidates need to be available at least three days each week to be considered

• 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

• 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