Social Advocates for Youth San Diego·San Diego, California
The Youth Leader assists the Site Supervisor in planning and implementing curriculum for before and after school programs. They are responsible for supervising children, facilitating various indoor and outdoor activities, and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
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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.
· 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.
Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience supervising children and 48 college units, including 12 units in child development or a passing CAPE exam score. Additional requirements include TB testing, fingerprinting clearance, and certifications in CPR and First Aid.
Market context
In California, youth leader roles often draw steady demand in school and after-school settings because programs need staff who can supervise children safely and support daily routines. This role is competitive for candidates with child-development coursework, documented supervision experience, and current CPR, First Aid, and clearance requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then gather transcripts, certifications, and clearance documents before applying.