Hybrid Youth Leader bei Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside

TITLE: Youth Leader – Beattie Middle Schools

REPORTS TO: Site Lead, Site Rep, QAC & Director of Program Services

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 

DEPARTMENT: Programs

POSITION STATUS: Full-time, non-exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

After School Youth Leaders 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 Youth Leaders make a positive impact on a child’s life every single day. Youth Leaders are role models and mentors. 

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Motivate and encourage program participation with students.
• Provide homework/academic support.
• 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.
• Support and be a backup to other programs.
• Be a rider when needed by the transportation team.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have at least 48 semester/72 quarter college units, College Degree or pass the School District NCLB test.
• 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.
• Candidates must be 18 years or older.
• Valid State Driver License or California ID card.
• Must clear Background checks, Drug Screen, and Employment Physical.
• CPR & First Aid Certifications - required within 2 months of hire date (we provide certification courses).

Note: This position will be in-person working at a school site. We are taking all necessary precautions to ensure our employees' safety.

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

Commitment to Safety 

• Contribute to environment of safety through the learning and implementation and monitoring of all safety-related best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Promote accountability to safety through consistent observation, adherence to all safety rules and practices and proactive communication among members, parents, peers, and leadership.
• Obtain and maintain Mandated Reporter training and complete annual Child Abuse Prevention training.
• Complete training and participate in all Emergency Preparedness protocols including drills and communication practices.

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. 

DISCLAIMER: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside requires a 4-point background check for all employees before hire and during employment that includes social security verification, local comprehensive criminal history search, national comprehensive criminal history search, and sex offender registry search. Per the organization’s Screening & Onboarding Policy, a person is ineligible to obtain employment with the Boys & Girls Clubs of 

Greater Redlands-Riverside if such person has been convicted of any misdemeanor against children or any felony consisting of murder, child abuse, domestic violence, abduction or human trafficking, rape or sexual assault, arson, weapons, physical assault or battery, or drug possession (use or distribution) in the last five years.