Teen Center Mentor

About the role

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a part-time Teen Center Mentor for our youth, adult and family programs at the Downtown YMCA of Greater Erie located in Erie, PA. Are you creative, energetic, and fun-loving? Do you love our youth and watching them learn and grow? If so, please read on! The YMCA is a nonprofit organization focused on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development, serving a diverse population and strengthening the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead participants through programming at your assigned location.
• Deliver a variety of specific YMCA programs to membership and community, ensuring a positive and enriching experience.
• Ensure members and/or program participants connect with one another and with the YMCA.
• Act in a safe manner at all times.
• Be friendly and patient when leading new participants with motivation.
• Help deliver programs and services that meet community needs by following the directives of the Program Director.
• Keep records up to date and accurate, ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations.

Requirements

• Medical examination, including drug testing, may be required after an offer of employment.
• Evidence from a physician that a potential employee can physically perform the specified job requirements may be required.
• Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances are required.
• In some cases, an FBI clearance may be required.
• Employee must mail clearance requests and sign the Employee Disclosure Statement before beginning work.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Strong human relation skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Love for our youth.

Skills

• People person who enjoys interacting with people.
• Patient and able to remain calm when stressed.
• Enjoys teaching and different events.

Pay

This position pays up to $15.59/hour based on experience.

Schedule

Typical schedule for this part-time position is about 12–25 hours per week. Shifts available 3:00 pm–8:00 pm and 4:00 pm–8:00 pm; days of the week can vary based on programming needs.

Benefits

• Health & dental insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Funded retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Free YMCA membership
• Discounted program fees including childcare
• Flexible work schedule