Part-Time Teen Programs Leader & Mentor

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE YMCA Membership for you.

Discount on Specialty Programs like PT

Discounted or FREE family membership.

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit

Retirement Plan up to 10%

Vacation and Sick Time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a Part-Time Teen Leader Youth & Government Advisor to support teen program development at the Dorchester YMCA. You will supervise, recruit, and retain teen participants, facilitate activities, and foster relationships with local middle and high schools as part of a dynamic youth development program.

Under supervision of the Regional Teen Director, you will implement programming, ensure safety, and promote the four core values of the Y: caring, honesty,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help to develop and implement quality programs to meet the needs of middle and high school students, ensuring that YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures are being enforced and respected.
• Work with the Teen Director to set goals and review the standards in the implementation of activities that foster creativity and awareness including various cultural, educational, recreational, environmental and social issues.
• Work with the management team of YMCA to coordinate service delivery and ensure a youth/teen friendly and safe environment.
• Facilitate, plan and engage teens in daily clubs based on teen interest and following our Safe for You, Safe for Us guidelines (COVID-19 Safety Protocols)
• Maintain and monitor enrollment and participation in Y programs.
• Ensure that teens participate in all required training, special events, and community collaborations.
• Support the Regional Teen Program Director with the recruitment of teens in community.
• Attend YMCA, community, collaborative and other meetings as requested by the Regional Teen Program Director.
• Maintain and care for all program areas and supplies.
• Meet all 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; ask when in doubt.
• Remain current in required and voluntary training in order to promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
• Job performance will be evaluated every 30 days by supervisor to ensure quality program is being delivered.
• Adhere to the Association Teen Development Agenda
• Perform duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Youth programming experience

Education

CPR, First Aid & other program certifications

21+ years old

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a Part-Time Teen Leader Youth & Government Advisor to support teen program development at the Dorchester YMCA. You will supervise, recruit, and retain teen participants, facilitate activities, and foster relationships with local middle and high schools as part of a dynamic youth development program.

Under supervision of the Regional Teen Director, you will implement programming, ensure safety, and promote the four core values of the Y: caring, honesty,