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Weight Room Enrichment Specialist (Mt. Whitney) at PROYOUTH
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8/7/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
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$25.00 Per Hour
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Job Summary
Job Summary
An enrichment specialist plans and implements programs to help students develop their skills and knowledge beyond the standard curriculum. They may work with students of all ages, from elementary school to middle school and high school. Enrichment programs can help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and social interaction skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
Primary Role and Responsibilities Identifying students: Helping to determine which students qualify for enrichment programs Developing curriculum: Creating programs that use higher-level thinking skills and problem-solving techniques Communicating with parents and administrators: Keeping parents and building principals informed about student progress and classroom activities Supporting students: Providing individualized learning activities and whole group practices Tracking data: Helping teachers use data to determine the effectiveness of enrichment programs Build positive and professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, ProYouth executive and administrative staff, site principal, teachers and parents. Participation in professional development, staff meetings, site training and professional learning communities Support and demonstrate commitment to the ProYouth vision and goals at all times. Be a positive role model, and lead through mentoring and coaching students. Link activities with positive youth development outcomes Focus on Common Core expectations by providing ongoing opportunities for students to work collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions, and think critically Use positive discipline rather than punitive approaches Work closely with all colleagues to develop a high-performing team Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned. Use conversation, group discussion, games, academic coaching, behavior management techniques and other approaches to achieve prescribed goals Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters relating to students Comply with ProYouth Employee Handbook and other Policies and Procedures Other duties as assigned within the scope and range of training and knowledge base
Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, High School diploma or equivalent AND 48 completed College Units OR NCLB Paraprofessional Certification A minimum of two years’ experience working with youth is desirable
Requirements / Qualifications
Primary Role and Responsibilities Identifying students: Helping to determine which students qualify for enrichment programs Developing curriculum: Creating programs that use higher-level thinking skills and problem-solving techniques Communicating with parents and administrators: Keeping parents and building principals informed about student progress and classroom activities Supporting students: Providing individualized learning activities and whole group practices Tracking data: Helping teachers use data to determine the effectiveness of enrichment programs Build positive and professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, ProYouth executive and administrative staff, site principal, teachers and parents. Participation in professional development, staff meetings, site training and professional learning communities Support and demonstrate commitment to the ProYouth vision and goals at all times. Be a positive role model, and lead through mentoring and coaching students. Link activities with positive youth development outcomes Focus on Common Core expectations by providing ongoing opportunities for students to work collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions, and think critically Use positive discipline rather than punitive approaches Work closely with all colleagues to develop a high-performing team Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned. Use conversation, group discussion, games, academic coaching, behavior management techniques and other approaches to achieve prescribed goals Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters relating to students Comply with ProYouth Employee Handbook and other Policies and Procedures Other duties as assigned within the scope and range of training and knowledge base
Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, High School diploma or equivalent AND 48 completed College Units OR NCLB Paraprofessional Certification A minimum of two years’ experience working with youth is desirable
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