Teen Coordinator (Ridgewood YMCA)

National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; 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 Coordinator at the Ridgewood YMCA to lead teen programs and supervise staff, with a focus on youth engagement, safety, and community partnerships. Responsibilities include program development, recruitment, data entry, and budget support.

The role requires at least a High School Diploma, 2 years with teens, and 21+ age, with CPR/First Aid/AED preferred. The position is based in Queens, NY with weekend and after-school hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; a college degree in Education or Social Work is desired.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with teens/youth and planning activities.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications preferred.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities, and comfortable with multicultural youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of teens in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Manage administrative data entry in various systems, including Youth Service.NET and AS400, coordinate participant paperwork, conduct program surveys, and all other requirements outlined by City agencies and in the YMCA’s Teen Standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement program registration, programming, workshops, and special events with support from part-time Teen Advisors.
• Directly facilitate teen programming in lieu of the Teen Advisor when a position is vacant.
• Ensure that programming is led with a focus on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.
• Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information and help to compile program statistics.
• Help develop, implement, and monitor the program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Establish and maintain links with service providers in various settings, including other CBOs, schools, and partnerships.
• Attend designated meetings, training sessions, and special events related to teen programming.
• Participate in Branch Fundraising or Annual Support Campaigns.
• Acts as the liaison to the YMCA of Greater New York regarding teen issues.
• Provide support to the Youth & Director regarding staff management and scheduling.
• Manage adolescent behavior with respect, maturity, compassion, and encouragement.
• Create and support an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the needs of teens.

Skills

Teen program planning

Leadership

Multicultural communication

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Education or Social Work degree

Tools

AS400

Youth Service.NET

Excel

Job description

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 ourmission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration toenhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” careerframework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we arecommitted to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, anddevelopment for all.

The Ridgewood YMCA is seeking a Teen Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Youth& Family Director, the Teen Coordinator will lead the management andimplementation of all teen programs at the branch. Position responsibilitiesinclude assisting the Youth & Family Director with staff management,program development, outreach, recruitment, and key community partnerships,such as local schools. The impact of teen programs will be carefully measuredand monitored for continuous improvement. Teen programs take place during theschool year, concurrent with the school day, after school hours, and on Saturdayevenings. Teen programs also take place during the summer on Saturday evenings.The Teen Coordinator will supervise all teen travel, including overnight andmulti-day trips.

Program Portfolio may include: YSaturday Night Lights (SNL), Y Scholars, Teens Take the City (TTC), RoweScholars, Leaders Club, Teen Center, and any newly developed programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of teens in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Manage administrative data entry in various systems, including Youth Service.NET and AS400, coordinate participant paperwork, conduct program surveys, and all other requirements outlined by City agencies and in the YMCA’s Teen Standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement program registration, programming, workshops, and special events with support from part-time Teen Advisors.
• Directly facilitate teen programming in lieu of the Teen Advisor when a position is vacant.
• Ensure that programming is led with a focus on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.
• Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information and help to compile program statistics.
• Help develop, implement, and monitor the program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Establish and maintain links with service providers in various settings, including other CBOs, schools, and partnerships.
• Attend designated meetings, training sessions, and special events related to teen programming.
• Participate in Branch Fundraising or Annual Support Campaigns.
• Acts as the liaison to the YMCA of Greater New York regarding teen issues.
• Provide support to the Youth & Director regarding staff management and scheduling.
• Manage adolescent behavior with respect, maturity, compassion, and encouragement.
• Create and support an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the needs of teens.

Desired Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Acollege degree in Education or Social Work is desired.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with teens/youth and planningactivities.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certificationspreferred.
• Generalknowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities, and comfortable with multicultural 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.

Teen Coordinator (Ridgewood YMCA)

Part-Time/Regular

$25.00 Hourly

Queens, New York

United States

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