Teen Leader - Chinatown

About the role

Teen Leaders are responsible for teen program/club development, supervision, recruitment/retention, and implementation of the Y’s teen programs. They foster relationships with middle and high school students at their YMCA, facilitate small group activities, model and reinforce character traits (responsibility, caring, honesty, and respect), and ensure a safe environment for all young people.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement quality programs to meet the needs of middle and high school students while enforcing YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Work with the Teen Director to set goals and review standards for activities that foster creativity and awareness, including cultural, educational, recreational, environmental, and social issues.
• Coordinate with the YMCA management team to ensure a youth/teen-friendly and safe environment.
• Facilitate, plan, and engage teens in daily clubs based on their interests, following Safe for You, Safe for Us guidelines (COVID-19 Safety Protocols).
• Maintain and monitor enrollment and participation in Y programs.
• Ensure teens participate in required training, special events, and community collaborations.
• Support the Regional Teen Program Director with teen recruitment in the community.
• Attend YMCA, community, collaborative, and other meetings as requested.
• Maintain and care for all program areas and supplies.
• Meet reporting and tracking requirements for collaborative programs.
• Communicate program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
• Abide by established YMCA policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
• Remain current in required and voluntary training to promote Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
• Job performance will be evaluated every 30 days by a supervisor to ensure quality program delivery.
• Adhere to the Association Teen Development Agenda.
• Perform duties as requested by a supervisor.

Requirements

• 21+ years old.
• Youth programming experience required; teen programming experience preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and other program-specific certifications required upon or after hire.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for you.
• Discount on specialty programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or free family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan (up to 10%).
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (part-time employees receive sick time).

Additional perks include leadership development in a caring and diverse environment, career training programs, opportunities to shape the future of young children, and a healthy work/life balance.

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour.