Youth Leader (East SD)

*Please apply to only one Youth Leader job posting. If you are selected for an interview, location availability will be discussed.

We are looking for Youth Leaders for Fall 2026 at the following East SD locations:

- Gage Elementary

- Marvin Elementary 

- Foster Elementary

- & More!

POSITION PROFILE:

The Youth Leader assists with the implementation of the Extended Day, before and after school programs, on a public-school site within the San Diego Unified School District.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists Site Supervisor in planning program curriculum.

· Assists Site Supervisor in implementing program curriculum.

· Actively participates with children in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including any or all the following: physical fitness, organized sports, academic projects, fine arts, and practical arts.

· Maintain positive relationships with children, parents, staff, and school personnel.

· Participate in the development of age-appropriate weekly activity plans in accordance with program guidelines.

· Supervision of children.

· Prepare and provide daily snacks for children.

· Perform daily attendance and sign in and out procedures as assigned.

· Participation in monthly staff and activity leader training.

· Attend meetings and agency functions as required.

· Occasionally substitute at other sites.

· Other tasks as assigned by the Site Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):

· A minimum of 6 months’ experience in the supervision and management of groups of children ages 5-14.

· A minimum of 48 college units; 12 of those units in child development or related fields required OR passed CAPE exam.

· Favorable pre-employment TB test and health screening required.

· Favorable pre-employment DOJ/FBI fingerprinting clearance and child abuse index processing required.

· Current CPR and First aid certificate must be provided within 30 days of employment.

· Immunization Records (influenza, pertussis, and measles) must be provided before first day of employment.

· Access to reliable transportation required.