Do you like working with kids? Do want to make a difference this summer? We invite you to join our Fun in the Sun team for a meaningful summer job opportunity! Fun in the Sun (FITS) is a free 6-week summer learning and enrichment program. We serve 400 students and families from low resource communities at 6 sites, from Carpinteria all the way to Guadalupe. Originally designed to address summer learning loss, FITS has expanded its academic curriculum and services to position itself as a holistic space to support students and their families throughout the summer. Enriched with a robust mindfulness program, STEAM activities, mentorship opportunities, environmental education, and field trips, the program offers hundreds of students and families throughout the community with an enriching summer experience. Our staff is able to help build these safe and enriching environments. Please join our team to help make a difference in your community!

Job Title: Fun in the Sun Program Leader

Supervisor: Site Coordinator

Status: Part-time, Seasonal, Non-exempt

Dates: June 10 - July 26, 2024

GENERAL SUMMARY: UWSBC provides Fun in the Sun, a summer learning and enrichment program at six sites throughout Santa Barbara County serving 400 youth and their parents annually. The Fun in the Sun program curriculum and activities directly address summer learning loss which disproportionally impacts students from lower resource communities. Fun in the Sun is designed to improve academic outcomes and provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for its participants and families. The Program Leader supervises up to 13 students at a time and plans and leads activities in a variety of academic and enrichment activities. The Program Leader will participate in the planning and execution of lessons and activities while ensuring that all students remain in a positive, safe and supportive environment. Program Leaders will lead/specialize in one academic area (Literacy, Math, STEAM and Physical Activity) in addition to enrichment activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred; some college with courses in education acceptable. OR minimum of two years work experience with children in a classroom, camp, or structured program setting.
• Experience and ability to work with youth and adults from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Bilingual strongly preferred.
• First Aid, Mandated Reporter and CPR training required before the start of the program.
• Background Check and HR documents must be completed before working with children.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Is familiar with United Way and Fun in the Sun program policies and procedures and supports the programs’ goals and objectives.
• Manages direct oversight of one group of FITS Scholars (grades 3-6) and Counselors in Training, or CITs (grades 10-12), as well as supportive oversight of all site’s scholars.
• Experience with positive youth behavior management methods.
• Plans and delivers quality and balanced programs for youth, as assigned.
• Attends all meetings and trainings.
• Confers regularly with Site Coordinator and team.
• Provides Site and Assistant Site Coordinator will information needed to complete surveys, compile data and maintain accurate records for staff and students.
• Cleans classroom spaces, supplies etc. on a regular basis as requested by the Site Coordinator.
• Prepares the room or space for class each day and having all supplies ready for planned activity.
• Ensures a positive experience for scholars and families and maintains positive relationships with program staff, partners and program participants.
• Other relevant office or on-site work as needed.
• Helps administer the FITS pre- and post- evaluations in week 1 and 6.
• Represents the program, agency and participant needs to funders, employers, and the community at large in a positive manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Language Skills

• Ability to speak, write, or understand Spanish is desired.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Solvang, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person