Do you have a passion for serving your community?

Y wait any longer?

Let’s grow your career together!

The YMCA of San Diego County is an organization open to all people. We welcome and value individuals of all age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender expression, ability, sexual orientation or financial circumstance. We are committed to having programs and services that embrace diversity, reflecting the people and needs of our community . 

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
  • Complimentary Y Membership
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Professional Development Opportunities

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

• Help facilitate inclusion of participant into typical program day
• Work individually or with small groups of students with special needs
• Ensure safety, well-being of participants to include physical and personal care
• Implement behavior strategies that support the participant in the program
• Provide continual supervision and comfort to participants and serve as a leader and positive role model
• Facilitate enrichment activities, homework assistance, and other program activities
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality
• Maintain daily communication with supervisor, staff, students, and parents
• Follow and maintain YMCA standards, program goals and objectives
• Keep and maintain ongoing participant documentation for services and accountability

 “I can do this!” What are the requirements?

• Minimum 18 years of age and high school graduate or GED
• Completion of one of the following:
  • 48 college credits at an institution of higher education
  • AA/AS degree, or
  • Passing Escondido Union Instructional Aide proficiency exam
• 1 – 2 years advanced experience working with students with special needs/social-emotional/behavior support ages 4-18
• Experience in behavior modification strategies and reinforcement systems are desirable
• Active employment in Escondido Union School District as Paraeducator-Special Education