Recess Sports Leader - Santa Clarita Valley YMCA - YMCA of Metropolitan L.A.

This is a seasonal position scheduled and will run through June for the 2024-2025 NSD school-calendar year; summer opportunities available.

Program hours are between 9am - 2pm, Monday through Thursday, occasional Fridays. Job assignment begins on August 19th.

Position Description:

Recess Sports Leaders will enhance the recess and lunch experiences for students within the Newhall School District. Leaders will facilitate guided games and group sports. Games such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, handball, and more will cater to the diverse interests of students. The leaders will organize mini-tournaments and standalone games, offering instruction, explaining rules, and acting as referees to ensure a positive and engaging experience for all participants.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively build relationships between the teachers, the staff, and the students. Learn student's strengths and weaknesses so you can motivate and tailor lesson plans to meet their needs.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains program and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance with YMCA expectations.
• Report problems, breakdowns in equipment, infringement on policies and unusual situations to appropriate supervisor/director.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to Restroom usage, and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved.
• Understands and complies with current federal, state, local regulations, and YMCA policies and procedures at all times.

Qualifications:

• AGE: 18 years or older
• EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent
• RELATED EXPERIENCE: Kinesiology or Pedagogy background preferred. Previous experience working with grades K-5. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to youth, including diverse groups of Must possess knowledge and skill necessary to inform, educate and motivate students in all areas of health and physical fitness. Ability to counsel students on all aspects of physical fitness and barriers they must overcome to achieve their goals.
• SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Strong character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring); strong communication skills; emotional maturity.
• This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check. For more information about E-Verify, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Objectives:

• Physical Activity: Encourage increased physical activity during recess and lunch, contributing to the overall well-being of students.
• Inclusion: Create an inclusive environment where all students, regardless of skill level, feel welcome and encouraged to participate.
• Fair Play: Instill the values of fair play and sportsmanship, promoting a positive and respectful atmosphere during recreational activities.
• Teamwork: Emphasize the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation through organized sports-based games.
• Expansion: Implement the program on a "phase-in" basis, starting with one or two schools as determined by the district, and gradually expand.
• Improved Social Skills: Students will develop essential social skills through organized activities and play.