Teen Advisor (Harlem YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,911 - 28,359; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Harlem YMCA, part of the YMCA of Greater New York, is seeking a Teen Advisor to support teen programs under the Teen Coordinator. The role will supervise Teen Center, Rowe Scholars, Leaders Club, and Saturday Night Lights, and assist with advertising, recruitment, documentation, and reporting of outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least one year working with teens, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college credits preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience with pre-teens/teens (ages 13+).
• Proficient with Word/Excel/PowerPoint; knowledge of Access, PageMaker, Photoshop helpful.
• Must complete Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all teen services and programs including Teen Center, Rowe Scholars, Leaders Club, and Saturday Night Lights.
• Advertise, recruit participants, and ensure proper documentation and reporting.
• Plan, create, and facilitate lesson plans for programs.
• Manage data entry in Youth Service.NET and coordinate participant paperwork and surveys.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive environment and build positive relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College credits preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Adobe PageMaker

Photoshop

Job description

Part-Time / Regular
$17.52 Hourly
The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people‑first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

Position Overview

The Harlem YMCA is seeking Teen Advisors. Under the supervision of the Teen Coordinator, the Teen Advisor will play a critical role in the successful operation of the teen programs. The Teen Advisor will lead and supervise all teen services and programs, including Teen Center, Rowe Scholars, Leaders Club, and Saturday Night Lights.

In addition, the Teen Advisor will be responsible for advertising and recruiting participants, ensuring proper documentation and reporting, and meeting program outcome goals and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.
• Plan, create, and facilitate lesson plans for all programs.
• Manage administrative data entry in various systems, including Youth Service.NET, coordinate participant paperwork, conduct program surveys, and meet all other requirements outlined by City agencies and the YMCA’s Teen Standards.
• Must be able to manage adolescent behavior with respect, maturity, compassion, and encouragement.
• Develop positive relationships with the participants, their friends, and family members.
• Lead programming with a focus on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.
• Ability to work cooperatively with professional staff and other departments.
• Create an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the needs of teens.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 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.
• Must complete the Mandated Reporter Training within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

Benefits

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! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full‑time or part‑time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

How to Apply

Complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

Location

Harlem YMCA, New York, NY

Employment Type

Part‑Time / Regular

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drugfreet Workplace. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.