Are you a fun, energetic and dedicated leader?

Are you passionate about working with our San Diego youth?

Are you 18 or older?

Become a Sports 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