Youth Leader & Driver
Santa Monica Family YMCA
- Santa Monica, CA
- $18.06 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Actively supervises program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
- Assists in the planning, management, and implementation of age-appropriate program activities that engage students in active and meaningful experiences
- Help students with disabilities or special needs as required, ensuring their safety and comfort during transport.
- Work closely with school administration and afterschool program staff to ensure effective communication and coordination regarding student transportation needs.
- Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students
- Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe
- Respond to critical incidents and follow processes and procedures for Ouch Reports, Incident Reports and/or emergencies
- Lead sports, games and curriculum activities, monitor youth behavior, and perform general housekeeping responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records of transportation activities, including student attendance, vehicle mileage, and any incidents that occur during transport.
- Educate students on safety protocols while riding in the vehicle and encourage respectful behavior toward peers and the driver.
- Ensure the safe pick-up and drop-off of students at designated locations, adhering to schedule, traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Adhere to predetermined routes and schedules to ensure timely arrival and departure, adjusting as necessary for traffic or other delays.
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Possess a high school diploma/GED; one year or more of college preferred.
- Must have a valid Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record
- Previous experience working with children, preferably in a before or after school or day camp setting.
- Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: mentoring, arts & crafts, homework assistance, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc.
- 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