YMCA of San Diego County·La Mesa, California
The instructor leads safe and effective group aquatic fitness classes to improve member strength, mobility, and cardiovascular endurance. Responsibilities include demonstrating proper form, ensuring participant safety, and fostering a supportive community environment.
Overview TK Enrichment Leader The TK Enrichment Leader, under the supervision of the Enrichment Supervisor: supervises and supports a group of preschool age students with planning and implementing enrichment activities; ensures the safety and well-being of students and serves as a positive role model. For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) Schedule: Tuesday: 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM Thursday: 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM Friday: 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM Saturday: 8:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies Plan and implement lesson plans for activities in the areas of arts & crafts, cooking, science, engineering, sports, drama and others Support and guide students with attending online distance learning and homework completion Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the participants Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times Maintain a positive and responsive relationship with staff, students and families Recognize and respond to needs of individual students Adhere to work schedule and be prepared for activities at the beginning of each shift Serve as role model to all students Actively contribute and participate in staff meetings or activities Provide positive behavior guidance that supports developmental, social-emotional and physical needs of all students Adheres to YMCA dress code and Code of Conduct and Mission Statement Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe Ability to be flexible with change within a daily schedule Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act in an emergency situation Physical ability to lead sports, games and curriculum activities, monitor youth behavior, and perform general housekeeping responsibilities Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles
Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma/GED Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of children ages 5-12 years of diverse ethnic populations Skill set to lead students in at least two of the following areas: recreational games, Crafts, drama, songs, science, art, team building or sports Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with program participants 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 YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement. Pay Range USD $18.00 - USD $20.41 /Hr.
Candidates must hold a current AEA Water Exercise certification or an NCCA-accredited group exercise certification with a water specialty. CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required within 30 days of hire.
Market context
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.