Teen Advisor (Castle Hill YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

A community service organization in New York is seeking a Teen Advisor to oversee teen programs and ensure the well-being of participants. This role involves planning activities, managing administrative tasks, and fostering positive relationships with teens and their families. Candidates should have experience with youth and strong leadership skills. Various benefits are offered, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working with pre-teens and teens (ages 13 and older).
• Mandated Reporter Training within thirty days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of participants by supervising all activities.
• Plan and facilitate lesson plans for all programs.
• Manage administrative data entry and coordinate participant paperwork.
• Develop positive relationships with participants and their families.
• Lead programming focused on Social Emotional Learning.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Comfortable working with diverse youth and adults

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College credits preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Adobe PageMaker

Photoshop

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Teen Advisor for the Castle Hill YMCA. The Teen Advisor will play a critical role in the successful operation of the teen programs, leading and supervising all teen services and programs, including Y Saturday Night Programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing close supervision of all activities and ensuring spaces are clean and supplies are well maintained.
• Planning, creating, and facilitating lesson plans for all programs.
• Managing administrative data entry in various systems, including Youth Service.NET, coordinating participant paperwork, conducting program surveys, and meeting all other requirements outlined by City agencies and the YMCA’s Teen Standards.
• Developing positive relationships with the participants, their friends, and family members.
• Leading programming with a focus on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.
• Ability to work cooperatively with professional staff and other departments.
• Creating an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the needs of teens.
• Actively participating in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.
• Adhering to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Desired skills and experience include:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. College credits preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with pre-teens and teens (ages 13 and older).
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred.
• Mandated Reporter Training within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more!

To apply, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

The YMCA of Greater New York is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.