After School Program Leader, Grant, High School (1768)

Job Location: North Valley Family YMCA - Porter Ranch, CA 91326 Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Shift: After School Position Summary The Y envisions that every person in Los Angeles has a positive YMCA experience that changes their lives and our community for the better. Through its three areas of impact—youth development, healthy living, and social impact—the YMCA partners with schools across the greater Los Angeles area to deliver high‑quality, grant‑funded before and after school programs that support the whole child. The Program Leader plays a vital role by creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for 9th‑12th grade students through academic and homework support, active play, enrichment clubs, and positive youth development practices. Program Leaders build meaningful relationships with students, families, and school staff while leading hands‑on activities that foster growth, belonging, and achievement. This is a seasonal, grant‑funded position based on the school year, including paid training and professional development. Additional hours may be available during school breaks, such as summer day camp. Essential Functions Nurtures children and youth through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned children and youth, following ratios based on specific program: 1 staff to 20 teens. No child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time. Helps children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection, and constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences. Actively supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act where appropriate. Plans and implements classes based on a specific topic and skill mastery, culminating in an exposition/showcase at the end of the session. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance with YMCA expectations. Uses ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child, communicating with supervisor regarding child’s development. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. Attends and participates in family events, program activities, staff meetings, and trainings. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies, and reporting procedures to ensure a safe environment for all involved. Understands and complies with current federal, state, local regulations, and YMCA policies and procedures at all times. Maintains positive relationships with parents, other YMCA team members and community partners, modeling relationship‑building skills such as Listen First in all interactions. Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Demonstrates the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility when working with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff. Demonstrates competencies in, and willingness to develop, Cause‑Driven Leadership areas of Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness and Personal Growth. All other duties as assigned. Leadership Competencies Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership, ensuring resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community. Competencies Include: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism. Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co‑create solutions to pressing social needs. Competencies Include: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & Inclusion. Leading Operations: Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community. Competencies Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project Management. Developing & Inspiring Others: Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s culture and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact. Competencies Include: Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & Others. Critical Competencies for this position: Engaging Community Inclusion Functional Expertise Emotional Maturity Qualifications Age: Twenty‑one years or older. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Related Experience: Experience working with school‑age children and leading skill‑based classes. Experience developing after‑school programs focused around academics, recreation, and enrichment. Specialized Skills: Strong character values, communication skills, emotional maturity. Certifications: Current First Aid, Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications (or completed within 60 days of hire). Immunizations: TB Test clearance before first day working on a school campus. Work Environment / Minimum Physical Requirements You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities. Job performed in indoor as well as outdoor environments throughout the year. Job includes water‑related activities. Ability to lift 30–35 lb. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles