Teen Advisor (La Central YMCA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Part-Time Teen Advisor for the La Central YMCA. The role focuses on supervision and leadership of teen services and programs, including Teen Center, Rowe Scholars, Leaders Club, and Saturday Night Lights.

You will advertise, recruit participants, and ensure proper documentation and reporting to meet program goals. Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, maintaining program data, and building positive relationships with teens and families while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year of experience with teens (ages 13+).

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of participants with close supervision and clean spaces.
• Plan, create, and facilitate lesson plans for teen programs.
• Manage data entry and coordinate participant paperwork; report to City agencies and YMCA standards.
• Lead with respect and empathy, managing adolescent behavior.
• Develop relationships with teens and families and promote SEL and skills development.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and events; adhere to standards and regulations.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Access

Adobe PageMaker

Photoshop

Job description

Part-Time / Regular

$17.52 Hourly

The La Central 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.

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