Teen Coordinator

YMCA of Portsmouth; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking a Teen Coordinator to lead enrichment and engagement programs for teens aged 13–17. Working under the Program Director, you will design and implement high-quality activities, leadership development, service learning, and social events, coordinating with families and schools to achieve positive outcomes.

You will mentor teens, foster an inclusive environment, and partner with community organizations to expand opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• Staff shall be in good character and reputation.
• CPR/First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Completes all pre-employment requirements including background checks.
• Adequate speaking, hearing and writing skills appropriate for interacting with children.
• Ability to be on time, every time for scheduled shifts.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and deliver engaging programs for teens, including Leaders Club, Y Achievers, Teen Entrepreneurship, Youth & Government service-learning, recreational activities, and special events.
• Ensure activities align with the YMCA’s mission and respond to the interests and needs of teens.
• Build strong, positive relationships with teens, serving as a mentor and role model.
• Create an inclusive, welcoming space where all teens feel valued, safe, and encouraged to participate.
• Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and families to support teen engagement and expand opportunities.
• Represent the YMCA at community events and teen-focused initiatives.
• Provide teens with meaningful opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Provide supervision to Teen attendants and program volunteers.
• Empower teens to take on active roles in planning and leading activities.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA policies and safety standards.
• Maintain proper supervision, structure, and positive behavior management practices.
• Track participation, attendance, and outcomes of teen programs.
• Prepare program reports and success stories for staff, funders, and stakeholders.

Skills

Mentorship

Communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life through our culture. At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

Job Type

Part-time

Position Summary

As a Teen Coordinator at the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, you will play a leadership role in designing, planning, and implementing high-quality enrichment and engagement programs for teens ages 13–17. Under the direction of the Program Director, you will create opportunities for leadership development, service learning, social activities, and personal growth for teens. You will also collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to ensure positive outcomes and build a strong support system for teens in our programs.

Essential Functions

Program Leadership

• Plan, execute and deliver engaging programs for teens, including Leaders Club, Y Achievers, Teen Entrepreneurship, Youth & Government service-learning projects, recreational activities, and special events
• Ensure activities align with the YMCA’s mission and respond to the interests and needs of teens

Teen Engagement

• Build strong, positive relationships with teens, serving as a mentor and role model
• Create an inclusive, welcoming space where all teens feel valued, safe, and encouraged to participate

Community & Family Partnerships

• Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and families to support teen engagement and expand opportunities for teens
• Represent the YMCA at community events and teen-focused initiatives

Leadership Development

• Provide teens with meaningful opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through various programs and experiences
• Provide supervision to Teen attendants and program volunteers
• Empower teens to take on active roles in planning and leading activities

Program Quality

• Ensure compliance with YMCA policies and safety standards
• Maintain proper supervision, structure, and positive behavior management practices

Documentation & Reporting

• Track participation, attendance, and outcomes of teen programs
• Prepare program reports and success stories for staff, funders, and stakeholders

Leadership Competencies

• Functional Expertise
• Program and Project Management
• Developing Self & Others

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Staff shall be in good character and reputation
• CPR/First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire
• Completes all pre-employment requirements including background checks
• Adequate speaking, hearing and writing skills appropriate for interacting with children required
• Ability to be on time, every time for scheduled shifts required
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds

Accountability

Accountable for achieving assigned organizational and youth development goals as measured through program quality, safety and compliance outcomes, accreditation readiness, cause-driven measures, operating results, participant and team member experience, and supervisor evaluation.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and successful completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements, which may include background screening, driver’s license review, CPS screening, drug and/or alcohol testing, or other screenings as required by the position or applicable law.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

This position operates in indoor and outdoor YMCA facility, program, and community-based environments and regularly interacts with team members, leaders, members, program participants, families, and other stakeholders. The role requires frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, pushing, lifting, and other physical activity associated with program and facility operations. The position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds, remain standing or seated for extended periods, maintain attention to detail while managing multiple tasks, and physically complete required job-related certifications. The role may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including wet, cold, and humid environments, as well as cleaning supplies and other materials commonly used within YMCA facilities. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, are required based on program and organizational needs.

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

Compensation

Wage Range: $15.00 - $16.00

The hourly range provided reflects the YMCA of South Hampton Roads’ good-faith determination of the minimum and maximum starting hourly for this position.