Program Lead; Sports, Mentor, After School

DEPARTMENT / PROJECT OVERVIEW :

The Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation (AVCUF) through quality programs and guidance in a safe, and fun environment. AVCUF's mission is to empower youth within the community by addressing mental health, physical well‑being, and educational excellence through mentorship, service and philanthropy.

We have been providing a safe, fun and positive environment at our sites with trained and dedicated professional staff for over 8 years. Members are involved in age‑appropriate activities based upon our three priority outcomes of Academic Success, Character Development and Healthy Lifestyles.

Under the direct supervision of Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation (AVCUF), the Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELO‑P) Program Leads will provide classroom instruction, assistance and tutoring to students in the after‑school program, and will lead engaging culturally rich academic, enrichment, and recreation activities. In groups of approximately 10 to 20 students (depending on the current guidelines), Program Leads will offer opportunities for students to develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills through high‑yield learning activities and sports programs.

Must be able to work within program hours:
Monday through Friday from 1:00 pm–6:00 pm and some Saturdays 7:30 am–4:30 pm.
Part‑time position.

• Ensures programs and activities adhere to current health and safety protocols.
• Be aware of current safety protocols that are being adhered to.
• Perform various administrative tasks, including answering emails, phone calls, and writing incident reports.
• Supervises students in program area, continually monitoring and ensuring the safety and behavior of students; maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere; and implementing PBIS, CKH, SEL, TIC, HCE techniques and classroom management.
• Always demonstrates positive values, integrity, and ethical behavior through program quality and appearance of AVCUF.
• Lead organized learning activities for students to develop and strengthen their academic, physical, and social skills.
• Participates as an active, positive team member working with students, supervisors, site leads, program leads, administrators, teachers, supervision aides, paraprofessionals, janitors, and volunteers.
• Develop culturally relevant daily lesson plans and activities.
• As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate to students with various abilities.
• Coordinate assigned program services and cooperative learning activities that are both fun and instructional; participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Effectively plan and lead programs, services and a variety of activities for students; promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to students.
• Responsible for daily set‑up and clean‑up of all materials used during the program.
• Ensures equipment is in good condition, with safety precautions posted (where needed) and students instructed in proper and safe use of equipment.
• Maintains accurate program records and submits them in a timely manner.
• Displays a high level of enthusiasm and commitment for activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bending, twisting, squatting, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous walking, continuous standing.

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree and / or Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• Two (2) years' experience working directly with school‑aged students and knowledge of student development preferred.
• Experience using communication tools like Zoom and / or Skype preferred.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for students; instruct, coach and direct varied activities.
• Skill to implement and supervise a positive learning environment, incorporating academics, enrichment and recreation; motivate and engage students and manage behavioral challenges with peer mediation.
• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office, email, internet research, social media navigation.
• Possess skills for instruction,…