Are you a fun, energetic and dedicated leader?

Are you passionate about working with our San Diego youth?

Are you 18 or older?

Become an Arts Instructor in our Expanded Learning Programs!

GROW YOUR CAREER AT OUR Y LOCATION(S) BELOW!

Central San Diego Expanded Learning Programs  
(Mid/Metro San Diego  | Mission Valley | Point Loma | Ocean Beach | Pacific Beach | La Jolla | Southeast San Diego)

Y would I apply?

• FREE Complete Gym Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now!
• Build Your Resume
• Opportunities for Growth
• Community Involvement
• PART TIME Perks
  • FREE Family Membership
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Professional Development Opportunities

Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:

• Supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
• Lead the planning, management, and implementation of club enrichment activities at one or more school sites throughout the week
• Design club activities that are culturally relevant and age appropriate for youth, teach progressive skill building and mastery, and end in a culminating event or product
• Ensure club is at program capacity by assisting in the assessment of student interests, creating marketing materials, and facilitating student recruitment activities
• Collaborates with school and district personnel to align club enrichment with the goals and priorities of the school, district, and ASES/21st CCLC grant
• Serve as a mentor to participants, by providing positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of youth
• Provide all participants, families, school personnel, and program guests with an exceptional YMCA customer service experience
• Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe
• Must be able to attend all scheduled shifts, required meetings, and trainings

“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?

• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/GED 
• Six months’ experience in enrichment programming, youth development, education, or comparable setting required
• Previous experience as instructor or demonstrated advanced skill in specialty
• Must meet minimum qualifications for a highly qualified Classroom Assistant/Instructional Aide in the district in which the assigned school operates; AA/AS degree, 48 college units or passing score on district’s Classroom Assistant/Instructional Aide proficiency exam acceptable
• TB test clearance within 60 days prior to employment or prior to working on a school site
• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with program participants

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, must include both Adult & Infant/Child, required within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute
    
    
• Fingerprint clearance from DOJ/FBI required prior to working; additional CACI clearance depending on the department of hire
  
• Offer of employment shall be contingent upon employee becoming fully vaccinated, within 6 weeks of offer, and providing proof of vaccination. Individuals unable to comply with this vaccination requirement may seek an accommodation due to a medical exemption or sincerely held religious belief