Teen Coordinator (Northeast Bronx YMCA)
Full-Time / Regular position at the YMCA of Greater New York, empowering youth, improving health, and strengthening community through diverse programs and services across 24 branches.
About the role
The Teen Coordinator will lead the management and implementation of all teen programs at the Northeast Bronx YMCA branch, under the supervision of the Youth & Family Director. Responsibilities include staff management, program development, outreach, recruitment, and fostering key community partnerships, particularly with local schools. The role involves measuring and monitoring program impact for continuous improvement.
Teen programs run during the school year (concurrent with the school day, after school hours, and Saturday evenings) and during the summer (Saturday evenings). The Teen Coordinator will supervise all teen travel, including overnight and multi-day trips.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of teens in the program through close supervision of all activities.
- Manage administrative data entry in systems like Youth Service.NET and AS400, coordinate participant paperwork, conduct program surveys, and meet requirements outlined by City agencies and YMCA’s Teen Standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement program registration, workshops, and special events with support from part-time Teen Advisors.
- Directly facilitate teen programming when a Teen Advisor position is vacant.
- Ensure programming focuses on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.
- Assist in marketing and distributing program information, and compile program statistics.
- Help develop, implement, and monitor the program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Establish and maintain links with service providers, including other CBOs, schools, and partnerships.
- Attend designated meetings, training sessions, and special events related to teen programming.
- Participate in Branch Fundraising or Annual Support Campaigns.
- Act as the liaison to the YMCA of Greater New York regarding teen issues.
- Support the Youth & Family Director with staff management and scheduling.
- Manage adolescent behavior with respect, maturity, compassion, and encouragement.
- Create and support an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the needs of teens.
Program Portfolio
- Y Saturday Night Lights (SNL)
- Y Scholars
- Teens Take the City (TTC)
- Rowe Scholars
- Leaders Club
- Teen Center
- Newly developed programs
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
- College degree in Education or Social Work (desired).
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with teens/youth and planning activities.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (preferred).
- General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
- Comfortable working with multicultural youth and adults.
Pay
$18.04–$32.48 hourly.
Benefits
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits, including:
- Retirement benefits
- Medical coverage
- Paid time off
- Free YMCA membership
Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status (full-time or part-time), tenure, and scheduled hours.