Youth Development Aide - La Mesa

Do you have a sincere interest in building your career in Child Development?

Have a sincere interest in bettering the lives of our San Diego Youth?

Are you 18 or older?

Want to go to the

Gym & Pool for FREE ?

GROW YOUR CAREER AT OUR Y LOCATION(S) BELOW!

La Mesa, CA – John A. Davis Family YMCA 

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
  • FREE Family Membership
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Professional Development Opportunities

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

• Assists in the program management and supervision of a group of children 5-12 years of age, along with the planning, implementation, and facilitation of activities and events for participants
• Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
• Implement age-appropriate program activities that engage students in active and meaningful experiences and in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA of San Diego County
• Communicate in a timely, positive and professional manner with all participants, families, school and district personnel, and community partners
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students

“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?

• Must be 18 or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Units in Child Development (CD) are highly desirable
• 6 months of experience working in a child and youth development, education or comparable setting preferred
• Must have sincere interest in working with children ages 5-12
• Ability to communicate and relate to children and adults in a professional manner
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute