Hiring Event 9a-1p @ Goodlett Farms 8/8/2026 Club Y Advisor "Group Leader" - Teen Department

This is an in-person, part-time role supporting the YMCA’s youth-development mission by creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive before- and after-school environment for middle-school students.

About the role

The Club Y Advisor delivers age-appropriate enrichment activities—leadership, academic support, arts, and social-emotional learning—while fostering positive behavior and serving as a role model aligned with the YMCA’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and participate in all aspects of the program.
• Observe and assess children’s behavior; enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures; apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Prepare daily snack and provide homework assistance.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment and build positive relationships with participants and their families.
• Lead specialty experiences for middle-school students: Art, Active Play & Sport, Music, Teen Leadership, STEM, Social-Emotional Learning (Y-CAP), and College & Career Readiness (Achievers).
• Use approved curricula and project-based learning strategies to implement activities.
• Provide active supervision—always know the location of children and never leave them unsupervised.
• Encourage respect for personal property, program equipment, and facility; keep all areas clean and safe.
• Assist the Club Y Site Director with sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Comply with and enforce all DHS licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Accurately report work time via the approved YMCA clock-in/out method.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and pass pre-employment background checks, drug screening, and DHS fingerprinting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous work with middle-school students preferred but not required.
• Must meet minimum Tennessee Department of Human Services requirements.
• Willingness to accept and provide supervision and guidance.
• Ability to manage children’s behavior without physical contact or force.

Certifications

Before starting work, new hires must complete 11 hours of training, including:

• New Hire Orientation training.
• DHS Background Disclosure Form & Fingerprint appointment.
• Abuse Registry Check.
• DHS Physical health form.
• Proof of education.
• Past Employment reference.
• DHS TCCOTS “Before you Begin” and “Shaken Baby” training (TN program sites).
• Pre-service training.

Within 30 days of hire, CPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric) certification is required; annual training requirements must be maintained.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping.
• Some exposure to outdoor elements, electrical/mechanical mechanisms, and chemical elements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay

$14.00–$17.00 per hour.

Schedule

Primarily weekdays (Monday through Friday), with occasional evening and weekend hours required for program needs and special events.