Y Achievers - Advisor

About the role

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general supervision of the Y Achievers Coordinator, the part-time Y Achievers Advisor will assist in implementing the Y Achievers program at area high schools and middle schools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates program activities to meet the program outcomes as outlined in the grant.
• Facilitate lessons from a curriculum that develops social and life skills through positive role modeling and learning activities.
• Create an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive and encourages participation from the students.
• Recruit participants for the program from school sites.
• Provide growth and development opportunities for each participant through goal setting at the beginning of the program and reflection at the end of the programming period.
• Administer the pre/post surveys to students in the program.
• Provide opportunities for open communication with parents about their student in the program.
• Report all program changes and equipment needs to Y Achievers Coordinator.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Participate in planning and implementation of special events such as Career Clusters and College visits as needed.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• HS Diploma; two years of college preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with teens and youth.
• Well-organized and able to handle shifting priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in adolescent development and significant evidence of emotional maturity, good moral character, judgment, integrity, and leadership capability.
• Learn, follow and enforce local Y and national guidelines related to internal/external policies.
• Current First Aid/AED/CPR Certification preferred but not required.

Work Schedule

• Average of 10-15 hours per week.
• Programming takes place Monday through Thursday between 2pm and 6pm; occasionally Saturdays.
• Work schedules may vary per the needs of a specific site.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Frequent climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping.
• Ability to respond quickly and swiftly to emergency situations.
• Occasionally lift up 35 pounds using proper technique.
• Ability to travel to various site locations in the local area on a daily basis.

Pay

$15.00-$18.00