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Youth Program LeaderICAN Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods • Chandler, AZ, US
Youth Program Leader

Youth Program Leader

ICAN Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods • Chandler, AZ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

An award winning, nationally recognized youth development program

Who We Are

ICAN is a non-profit organization that provides free, out-of-school time programs serving East Valley youth. Since its founding in 1991, ICAN has remained dedicated to its mission to provide free, comprehensive programs that empower youth to be productive, self-confident, and responsible members of the community. ICAN’s goal is to break the cycle, creating a new pathway for youth to achieve future success. We do this by providing safe, enriching programs for our children and their families, teaching youth the life skills they need now to lay the foundation for a brighter future via programs enriched with STEAM, literacy, sports and more.

Our Culture

At ICAN, we believe every child and every family deserves access to quality childcare, keeping parents working and kids safe, and each of our team members is passionate about spreading this purpose.

You are most likely to find success at ICAN if you are :

  • Eager to BLAZE TRAILS, innovate, and create impact
  • Growth minded and optimistic; can BOUNCE BACK by seeing mistakes and challenges as opportunities to learn
  • People-oriented, making investments every day to CULTIVATE SELF & OTHERS
  • Prepared to SHOW UP & SPEAK UP by being authentic and engaged, aware of how your actions and contributions impact others

The Role

As a Youth Program Leader you will work directly with K-6 youth leading structured activities, supervising recess and playground games, and managing discipline when necessary as part of our in school and afterschool programs. You will help build and implement a quality youth program that enriches our youth with confidence, character, connection, competence and contribution. Your contribution to the organization is to ensure a safe, organized learning environment for youth by successfully implementing the assigned program curriculum and daily program activities. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will do this by :

  • Coordinating & Facilitating Youth Programs. Preparing and facilitating research based curriculum to East Valley area youth in local elementary schools; Assisting with development, implementation and facilitation of program curricula; Supporting ICAN’s Homework Help programming, assisting youth members with homework and / or educational activities including worksheets, reading, etc.; Completing all documentation, such as incident reports, in a timely and detailed manner; Administering evaluation instruments and tools as scheduled, collecting, tracking and monitoring progress toward program outcomes, including administration of pre / post testing and reporting to the Youth Program; Ensuring all facilitated programming and activities are culturally competent and age appropriate; Providing youth member transportation as scheduled and / or requested; Chaperoning field trips or events; Utilizing planning time effectively for delivery of quality after school programming and support services including transportation and food program; Providing support to programs, spaces and members as back-up support during non-assigned.
  • Mentoring Youth. Supervising youth members, providing guidance and serving as a positive role model with youth, mentoring and helping develop a sense of positive self-worth and self-efficacy; Serving as a positive role model among ICAN youth, volunteers, and community members, upholding ICAN values and guidelines / rules accordingly; Engaging, supporting and acknowledging volunteers in all aspects of the organization; Promoting and upholds ICAN’s mission, serving as an ambassador to the organization; Promoting member retention through positive, professional relations with youth and families.
  • Taking Disciplinary Action as Needed. Upholding ICAN rules according to the behavior management philosophy and consistently delivers behavioral support and consequences as identified in the behavior management plan; Promoting member retention through positive, professional relations with youth and families.
  • Requirements :

    We care more about who you are than what you’ve done. That said, here are some highlights of the type of person and background we believe would thrive :

  • Minimum of one year in college in Social Work, Education or related field of study or 12 months’ experience in youth program facilitation and implementation
  • Minimum of 21 years old and valid AZ driver’s license
  • Dependable vehicle with proof of current registration and valid insurance.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
  • Displays enthusiasm and promotes a friendly group environment
  • Effectively communicates to groups of 20-25 youth
  • Passion for cultivating the full potential of others
  • Demonstrate humility, respect and positivity
  • Consistent ability to say what you mean and do what you say
  • Committed to raising the bar every day and inspiring others to do the same
  • Outgoing, people-oriented leader with uninhibited expression of friendliness
  • Ability to motivate, inspire and lead others toward successful attainment of goals
  • Strong desire to learn and grow
  • Can you help us make a difference in the community? If so, we hope to hear from you.

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