Youth Centers of Orange, Summer Program Staff

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary:Do you love working with youth? Do you want to make an impact on the life of one of hundreds of kids living right here in Orange County? Does helping a child who is struggling with friends, academics, or who just needs someone to listen to make you light up? Then come join us this summer for the YCO summer program! The mission of the Youth Centers of Orange is Empowering Youth With The Skills And Strength To Succeed, and in order to do this most effectively we need staff who are mission driven to love and support our youth!Under the direction of the YCO Site Manager, the Program Staff will provide support in assigned program areas during our summer camp, ex: education, games, art, dance, stem etc. You will play a key role in educating our students through their many activities and experiences during their day, while also receiving training and teaching by our knowledgeable Coordinators and Directors. You will get to collaborate with other staff, implement recreational plans and activities, oversee student's needs, and lead students in fun-filled projects as well as accompany students on field trips! This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to enter any field that engages with children and we can't wait to get to know you!Essential Duties& Responsibilities:Implement and oversee student activitiesOversee students needs, making sure they participate in activities and are involved in programmingSupervise students during meals/snacksInstruct students in daily routines and cleanup tasksFollow safety and emergency procedure and guidelinesWork one-on-one with studentsInstruct and organize student projects (arts and crafts, dramatics, sports, stem, etc) • May perform administrative tasks (filing, record keeping, etc.) as neededCommunicates effectively and courteously with all partiesMeets attendance and punctuality requirementsProvides assistance and support to other students as neededKnows and complies with YCO policies and proceduresSupports the vision and goals of YCO and The HUB OCOther duties as assignedQualifications:High School diploma required, some college preferredFirst aid and CPR training and certification requiredPrevious experience with minors in an individual or group setting preferredAbility to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficientlyAbility to serve as a positive role model and mentorEncouraging to students and patient when instructingAbility to communicate with parents and guardians when neededExcellent verbal and written communication skillsComfortable in a team player roleCreative and innovative thinker and plannerBilingual Spanish a plusStrict adherence to program philosophy, standards and goalsOther Job Requirements:Maintains professional behavior, dress and appearance at all timesAttends meetings and trainings as requestedClears background investigation (i.e., DOJ, FBI, sex offender registry, drug test, TB test) as applicable and in accordance with The HUB OC policies and proceduresOther Information:Camp operating hours are Monday-Friday 7:00AM-6:00PM and are scheduled out in staggered shifts daily ranging from 4-8 hour blocks based on availabilityWe do offer after school programming during the school year as well ALLELOUS INC