What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Youth Development Staff position at YMCA of Orange County?
The YMCA is looking to hire staff that can work with Middle School age children at our Pomona Valley YMCA school sites. Staff must be willing and able to drive in between Pomona Valley schools as needed
Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and oversee curriculum-aligned activities for participants, including homework assistance, social-emotional learning, arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, and physical education.
- Foster youth success through mentorship, guidance, and encouragement, actively encouraging program engagement and participation.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of programs, services, and activities to uphold participant safety, maintain program excellence, and always ensure a well-maintained facility or classroom environment.
- Support participants in making positive choices, implementing appropriate disciplinary actions when needed to create a stable and nurturing atmosphere conducive to their success.
- Communicate and work effectively with participants, staff, parents, school personnel, and community partners.
- Attend and actively participate in all required staff development workshops, meetings, and trainings.
- Record and maintain daily attendance and other documentation as required.
You should work for the Y because you receive:
- Tuition Reimbursement*
- FREE Training and Certifications
- FREE Virtual Health Care Solutions (Teledoc)
- Paid Sick Time
- YMCA Retirement Fund*
- Community Impact
Hiring Criteria
The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Education & Certifications:
- 48 college units or passing proficiency exam prior to hire for.
- Pediatric (EMSA) First Aid and Pediatric (EMSA) CPR certifications required within 90 days of hire (paid for by the YMCA).
- Must be 18 years of age
- 6 months experience working with children preferred
Benefits
The YMCA of Orange County offers excellent benefits as part of our compensation package. Programs such as medical and dental insurance options are available for full-time staff. Program discounts, retirement, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities are offered to all employees. Child and Youth Development Staff qualify for tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
About the YMCA
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y serves Orange County through six Health & Wellness centers (Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, and Santa Ana) and over 50 Afterschool Program centers. YMCA programs celebrate and honor common values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring by infusing character development into the foundation and practice of all our programs; from youth sports and group exercise classes to parent/child programs and community services Y programs build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA of Orange County is a non-profit, charitable organization that serves the entire community.
Learn more about opportunities at the Y
www.ymcaoc.org/careers
Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case by case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Orange County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary : $17 - $19