ASES Group Leader

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures programs and activities adhere to current health and safety protocols.
• Affixes virtual online programs. Utilizes virtual conferencing programs.
• Be aware of current safety protocols that are being adhered to: adults and youth are wearing face coverings, social distancing, frequent hand washing, etc.
• Performs various administrative tasks, including answering emails.
• Supervises members in program area; continually monitors and supervises the safety and behavior of members; maintains a safe, positive atmosphere; implements discipline techniques and classroom management.
• Demonstrates positive values and ethical behavior through program quality and appearance of the Club at all times.
• Leads organized learning activities for students to develop and strengthen their academic, physical, and social skills.
• Participates as an active, positive team member with supervisor, other staff, volunteers and members at all times by communicating effectively.
• Develops culturally relevant daily lesson plans and activities.
• As needed, differentiates lessons and activities so they are appropriate to students with various abilities.
• Coordination of assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that are both fun and instructional.
• Participates in and evaluates the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Effectively plans and leads programs, services and a variety of activities for members; promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Responsible for daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during the program.
• Maintains accurate program attendance records and submits them in a timely manner.
• Affirms facility needs and performs janitorial duties or manual labor as needed – mopping, cleaning tables, trash removal, painting, playing games, moving equipment, etc.
• Displays a high level of enthusiasm and commitment for activities.
• Be available to commute to school site to provide education packets or activity kits to families.

Safety & Wellness

• Ensures a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all youth, staff, and visitors by consistently enforcing safety protocols and organizational policies.
• Proactively identifies and reports any safety concerns or maintenance requirements to ensure a safe working environment for everyone.
• Participates in safety drills and contributes to ongoing risk assessment and emergency preparedness efforts.
• Contributes to the ongoing improvement of Club safety and wellness policies and procedures across the Club.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 48 units of college curriculum or completion of the Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) required; or a combination of knowledge and experience.
• Minimum of one year experience working directly with school-aged youth and knowledge of youth development is preferred.
• Experience using communication tools like Zoom and Skype preferred.
• Communicate effectively through virtual conferencing programs.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth; instruct, coach and direct varied activities.
• Skills for instruction, direction and guidance, with the ability to lead and control groups of children in various recreational and educational activities and settings.
• Responds according to procedure for emergency and disciplinary situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with youth, parents, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Must have the ability to be active and on your feet for a minimum of five hours each day and complete other essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check.
• Maintains compliance with the organization's drug-free workplace policy.
• Occasional weekend and evenings in support of fundraising events, committee meetings, trainings and activities.
• Clear TB test as required by school district.
• CPR & First Aid Certification.