Substitute - Youth Leader (San Bernardino Sites)

Job Description

Job Description

ON-CALL Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

• Employee Assistance Plan: Our EAP offers access to counseling services, resources, and referrals, ensuring you have the tools you need to thrive in all areas of life.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing professional growth opportunities through workshops, training programs, and other learning initiatives.
• Workplace Culture: We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level of the organization.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

After School Substitute Youth Leader work with an assigned group of students at an elementary, middle, or high school within the San Bernardino Unified School District. Our staff-to-student ratios are contingent upon CDC, State, and Federal Guidelines and are currently 1 to 20. Our Substitute Youth Leader make a positive impact in a child’s life every single day. Substitute Youth Leaders are role models and mentors.

With their team, they work to foster the 5 key elements to Boys & Girls Clubs: A Safe, Positive Environment, A Sense of Belonging, Fun, Opportunities and Expectations, and Recognition.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development

Outcomes:

• Promote and stimulate program participation with members.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Provide homework help and academic support.

Program Implementation

1. Effectively implement and administer services and activities for students under EXL/CAPS Extended Learning standards.
2. Ensure the safety of students is considered when implementing programs and activities.
3. Ensure program space/area is organized and cleaned during and after use.

Supervision of Youth

1. Provide guidance, affirm positive behavior and act as a role model and mentor to youth.
2. Provide a safe environment through active supervision, setting clear expectations and maintaining clean program areas.
3. Never leave members unsupervised and implement and follow School behavioral guidelines.

Professionalism

1. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings as required by the supervisor or senior staff.
2. Maintain a good reputation and moral conduct outside of work, in the community and on social media networks.
3. Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in the organization’s Employee Handbook, Staff Code of Ethics, and elsewhere.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May participate in special programs and/or events.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions ; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED Required.
• Candidates must be 18 years or older (21 for High School Sites.)
• Must have at least 48 semester/72 quarter college units, College Degree or pass School District ESSA test.
• Ability to work a minimum of two (2) days per week.
• Experience working with children (volunteer work counts.)
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to plan and implement quality activities for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise youth in a safe environment.
• Valid State Driver License or California ID card.
• Must clear TB, Drug Screen and Fingerprint check.
• CPR & First Aid Certifications within 90 of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, carts, sports equipment, etc. and reach overhead. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and multi-task. The job requires about 85% walking and/or standing, and 15% sitting. This position will be in-person working at a school site. Exposure to noise. Will work inside and outside.

It is the policy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside to consider all applicants and employees for their ability to perform their job without regard to their disabilities as required by law. We encourage all applicants and employees to notify management if accommodations are required for you to access your work area or to successfully perform your job duties.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers 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