Teen Advisor (McBurney YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement benefits & health coverage

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Part-Time Teen Advisor at the McBurney YMCA to support teen programs (Teen Center, Rowe Scholars, Leaders Club, Saturday Night Lights). You will supervise activities, develop lesson plans, and manage participant paperwork to meet program goals.

Under the Teen Coordinator, you will advertise and recruit participants, maintain documentation, and foster a diverse, inclusive environment while delivering SEL-based programming and attending meetings and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or college credits preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with pre-teens and teens (ages 13 and older).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse youth and adults.
• Must follow Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of participants with close supervision of activities.
• Plan, create, and facilitate lesson plans for all programs.
• Manage administrative data entry in Youth Service.NET and coordinate participant paperwork.
• Develop positive relationships with participants and their families.
• Lead programming focusing on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.
• Adhere to Department of Health, YMCA, and funder standards and regulations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

The McBurney 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. Click here for more information.

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