ELOP Group Leader

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures programs and activities adhere to current health and safety protocols.
• Performs various administrative tasks.
• Supervises members in the 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.
• Lead 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.
• Develop culturally relevant daily lesson plans and activities.
• As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate to students with various abilities.
• Coordinates 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 plan and lead 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.
• Affirmatively assess facility needs and perform 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.

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.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth; instruct, coach, and direct varied activities.
• Skill to implement and supervise a positive learning environment, incorporating academics, enrichment, and recreation; motivate and engage youth and manage behavioral challenges with peer mediation.
• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office, email, internet research, social media navigation.
• Possess 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.
• Clear TB test as required by the school district.
• CPR & First Aid Certification.
• Comply with COVID protocols.

Benefits

• Paid vacation (after 12 months), and sick leave.
• Discounted Club membership.
• Professional Development.
• Staff Member Discounts and Perks.

Discrimination Statement

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego (BGCGSD) prohibits discrimination against current staff or applicants on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. BGCGSD is an equal-opportunity employer.