After School Sports Program Leader: Part-Time, Los Angeles 90032

#ElementarySchool #Fitness #Sports #Coaching #SportsCoach #Soccer #Football #Baseball #Basketball #IndigenousStudies #CulturalStudies #SpanishHeritage #Afternoons #Supervision #LosAngeles #LACounty #DTLA #ElSereno #Zip90032 #LincolnHeights #ProgramLeader #AfterSchool #EnrichmentPrograms **Hourly Rate is $20.50**Core program hours: 2:00pm-6:30PM, subject to change **Basic Assignment:** The Program Leader will assist in providing leadership and support in academic, cultural and recreational enrichment. Under the direct supervision of the ASAS-LA Program Coordinator, the Program Leader will provide a safe environment that educates, enlightens and inspires youth in a school setting. **Qualifications:** · Experience working with students in grades K-12 in recreational, educational and/or community youth outreach setting. · Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with School District staff, parents and community leaders. · Familiarity with quality criteria for after school programs. · Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation. · Must be 18 years of age. · Must have obtained high school graduate or GED and have successfully passed ASAS-LA Instructional Aide exam, have an Associates Degree or higher, or have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education. · Criminal record clearance by being fingerprinted prior to working with youth. · Clearance of TB Test. · Physical ability to lead and participate in structured activities. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Fluency in a language other than English highly desirable. **Major Functions:** · Lead and assist in planning (prep time) & implementation of the daily after-school program under the direction of a Program Coordinator. · Maintain a 20:1 ratio using dynamic student recruitment and retention strategies. · Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth in program, legal guardians, and school staff to increase program visibility within the community. · Maintain close communication with direct supervisor and regularly provide student attendance tracking data, program progress and concerns as set forth by the continuous quality improvement process. · Lead and assist in preparing a creative environment using academic, cultural and recreational enrichment including the preparation of needed supplies and materials. Monitors supply needs and informs direct supervisor when supplies are needed. · Use age-appropriate methods that include facilitating of active and engaging learning experiences. · Actively supervise students during program activities, always ensuring a safe and supportive environment. · Maintain professional attitude, rapport and appearance with all program stakeholders. · Communicate with school staff, legal guardians regarding program activities, student needs, academic performance and upcoming events.. · Attend all required staff meetings and professional development opportunities to expand knowledge and skills. · Supervise student participants to ASAS-LA field trips and events as needed. · Responsible for the distribution and tracking of supper/snack as outlined by schools' specific protocols. · Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of classroom and any program space used. Reports potential facility and/or equipment hazards to direct supervisor. · Responsible for maintaining all program materials/equipment in good condition. · Understands and effectively communicates safety standards of program; as it relates to ensuring program areas are safe, well-ventilated and well-lit. · Availability to work evenings and weekends if necessary. · Willing to travel off-site meetings, trainings and events. · Participates as part of a team to run quality organization wide programs by helping out where needed or directs. · To perform other duties as assigned. **Working/Driving Conditions:** · Travel between Afte…