After School Enrichment: Youth Leader

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the After School Enrichment Coordinator, the After School Enrichment Youth Leader is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants, and for the daily implementation of after school program activities. The Youth Leader collaborates with other team members and families to provide participants with academic support, enrichment activities, and other activities that increase student skill building, encourage healthy choices and behaviors, promote diversity and equity, support youth voice and leadership, and increase overall academic achievement. The Youth Leader position requires high energy, dedication, patience, and a strong desire to mentor youth, strengthen families, and serve the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Actively supervises program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times


• Assists in the planning, management, and implementation of age-appropriate program activities that engage students in active and meaningful experience.


• Work closely with school administration and afterschool program staff to ensure effective communication.


• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students


• Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe


• Respond to critical incidents and follow processes and procedures for Ouch Reports, Incident Reports and/or emergencies


• Lead sports, games and curriculum activities, monitor youth behavior, and perform general housekeeping responsibilities


• Educate students on safety protocols while riding in the vehicle and encourage respectful behavior toward peers.


• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18+ years of age


• Possess a high school diploma/GED; one year or more of college preferred.


• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a before or after school or day camp setting.


• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: mentoring, arts & crafts, homework assistance, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc.


• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with program participants


• 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
  
  
  
  

SCHEDULE & SEASONS

This position is a seasonal role, which runs adjacent to SMMUSD school calendars. On non-school days, Youth Leaders will have the option to work "Mini Day Camps" which requires employees to work 8-hour days. This position will end June 12, 2026. Youth Leaders will have the option to apply for Summer Camp as a Camp Youth Leader.

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 12-6pm