Substitute - Youth Lead SB at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands - Riverside – San Bernardino, California

Department: Programs

Reports To: Site Coordinator, QAC & Director of Program Services

Status: On Call Part-time (4-27 hours per week), Non-exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Substitute-Youth Leader (SYL) work with an assigned group of students who attend an elementary, middle, or high school in the Expanded Learning Program, San Bernardino Unified School District afterschool program. Substitutes may work at different sites throughout the region. Our staff-to-student ratios are contingent upon CDC, State, and Federal Guidelines and are currently 1 to 20.

Our Youth Leaders make a positive impact on a child’s life every single day. Youth Leaders are role models and mentors. Together with their team, they work to foster the 5 key elements of Boys & Girls Clubs: A Safe, Positive Environment, A Sense of Belonging, Fun, Opportunities and Expectations, and Recognition. Being an After School Youth Leader is meaningful work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Motivate and encourage program participation with students.

Provide homework/academic support to students in K-12th grade.

Provide a safe environment for students through active supervision, setting clear expectations and maintaining clean program areas.

Create an engaging, positive, and fun environment for students.

Provide constant, active supervision; implement and follow School behavioral guidelines.

Provide guidance, affirm positive behavior and act as a role model and mentor to youth.

Must be able to work 3-4 days per week.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Assists other team members or Site Coordinator as may be required for supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

High School diploma or GED.

Candidates must be 18 years or older.

Must have at least 48 semester/72 quarter college units, College Degree or pass School District ESSA test.

Experience working with children (volunteer work counts).

Knowledge of youth development stages is a plus.

Must be able to follow directions and perform work activities as assigned by Supervisors or Leads.

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior.

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Must be able to set a positive example for the students.

Ability to plan and implement curriculum activities for youth.

Ability to organize and supervise youth in a safe environment.

Valid State Driver License.

Must clear Background checks, Drug Screen, & Employment Physical.

CPR & First Aid Certifications - required within 3 months of hire date (we provide certification courses).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, carts, and file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and multi-task. The job requires about 50% walking, 25% standing, and 25% sitting.

Note: This position will be in-person working at a school site. We are taking all necessary precautions to ensure our employees' safety. Substitutes work on an on-call basis; based on their availability. Sometimes they are notified before to the day needed but can be notified a couple of hours before a shift begins.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups.

LGBTQ+ friendly workplace.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.