School Program Youth Leader [General Youth Leader/Sports]

Description

Department: Youth & Community Wellness 

Job Type: Temporary Part Time - 19 hours

Program: Before and After School

Location: National City Middle

Hourly rate: $18.25 - $19.00

Schedule:  Monday - Thursday: 3 - 6:30 p.m. / Friday: 1- 6:30 p.m. 

Who we are

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked throughout San Diego to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities.

Our organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots organizations throughout California to develop innovative strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting with all community members. 

About YOU

You are an advocate and champion of nurturing communities where families can pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential. 

You are dedicated to and energized by engaging directly with individuals and communities. 

You care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of ALL children and youth throughout San Diego.

You want to become a part of an energetic and effective team, and contribute your expertise, creativity, and insights to a unique role encompassing program management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk children, adolescents, and families. 

About our organization

SBCS is home to a committed team of 470 dedicated employees and volunteers who diligently serve all of San Diego County. Having offered services for 52 years, SBCS is committed to providing hope and support for numerous young children, individuals, and families facing adversity. With an annual budget of $68 million, SBCS continues to be a beacon of assistance in the community. 

Competitive and Sustainable Employee Pay Package:

SBCS offers competitive pay and additional benefits for full-time employees, including generous vacation time, holidays, health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, discount programs, public service forgiveness loan, and an excellent retirement plan with matching contributions. 

Program

SBCS' before and after school programs provide safe environments for students to engage in extended learning and recreational activities. Offerings include homework support, organized sports, arts and a multitude of academic activities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of SBCS supervisor(s) the School Programs Youth Leader is responsible for the supervision of youth participating in the after school program. Services will be in keeping with agency goals, objectives, mission and style and provided within a team framework. The School Programs Youth Leader is responsible for working in collaboration with the school site personnel in conjunction to meeting SBCS afterschool program goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the planning, implementation of the program in accordance with the goals and policies of SBCS, State of California Department of Education and Sweetwater Union High School District.
• Assist in development and maintenance of accurate program records including participant registration and daily attendance in order to achieve and verify program goals are met.
• Meet program attendance goals for specific programs. Recruit and promote the program to school youth and parents.
• Prepare daily schedule/curriculum, prepare and develop academic enrichment, snack distribution, recreation and/or leadership development as needed.
• Plan and coordinate the provision of age appropriate activities and events for participants.
• Oversee participants, demonstrating positive role modeling, guidance, and ensuring safety at all times.
• Develop positive relationships and collaboration with school personnel.
• Setting up/taking down classrooms for regular After School Program activities.
• Provide tutoring assistance and academic enrichment in support of school