Teen Outreach Coordinator

Granite YMCA; Manchester, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Free Family YMCA Membership

50% discount on Childcare and Camp

Program discounts

Employer retirement contribution 8%

Training and leadership development

Y career pathways access

Job summary

YMCA of Downtown Manchester is seeking a Teen Outreach Coordinator to oversee after-school and summer programs for middle and high-school students. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with schools, and the ability to manage staff and student activities in a busy youth center environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and has experience with youth development, tutoring, and program coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth development and working with middle school age groups or at-risk youth.
• Ability to tutor and support students across math, science, social studies and language arts at an 8th grade level.
• Capacity to implement values education and asset-building activities.
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth or in customer service.
• Strong writing and reporting skills for grant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach life skills curriculum and provide tutoring support.
• Organize and maintain a safe, well-equipped classroom environment.
• Build relationships with schools, teachers, administrators and families.
• Track attendance and student progress; communicate regularly with supervisors.

Skills

Youth development

Organizational skills

Writing & reporting

Patience

Communication with schools

Family/community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

YMCA of Downtown Manchester - 30 Mechanic Street, 30 Mechanic Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Teen Outreach Coordinator position is ideal for individuals who recognize and celebrate the unique energy, creativity, and diverse perspectives of today’s modern teens. The ideal candidate is approachable, innovative, and patient. They possess a natural talent and aptitude for working with young adults (ages 10-18). A healthy sense of humor and positive attitude is always a welcome addition the organization.

The Teen Outreach Coordinator position is a full-time year-round position that works with students in our YSTRIVE (suspend and expulsion program with the Manchester School District), Teen Center (out of school programming for youth 7through 12grade at our YMCA Downtown Manchester) and Power Scholars (6 week long summer academic and enrichment program for 1st thru 10grade in Greater Manchester).

On a regular day the Teen Outreach Coordinator will ensure appropriate staffing, respond to student and parent inquiries, cultivate partnerships with local social service organizations and schools, and ensure the center is supplied with equipment and is a well-maintained and safe space. To be successful in this role, you must have strong decision-making skills and are able to respond appropriately to questions and behaviors exhibited by teens. You understand Leadership and have experience working with youth or teens in structured programming that promotes life skills.

Objectives

• Plan and teach life skills curriculum
• Provide support, tutoring, and homework help
• Organize and maintain classroom environment
• Create and sustain a positive relationship with school, partners onsite and offsite by communicating with teachers and administrators
• Track and submit student attendance and progress
• Build relationship with families and members in the students’ community to effectively serve students
• Plan and create new and innovative teen programs that meet the needs of the community in keeping with YYOUTH Matters priority objectives and strategic plan.
• Manage administrative data entry, coordination of participant paperwork and management of teen participant portfolios.
• Promote character development, asset building, and life skill competencies
• Adheres to Association Policy and Procedures
• Acts as a role model within and outside the Association
• Performs duties as workload necessitates
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
• Meets Department productivity standards
• Reports to work as scheduled

Experience

Previous experience with youth development is also required. Commitment to working with the middle school age group and at-risk youth is critical. Capacity to function independently in a classroom setting and build strong relationships with the various school personnel is essential. Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field OR equivalent experience
• Ability to tutor at an 8th grade level in math, science, social studies and language arts.
• Capacity to implement values education and asset building activities
• Must have at least 1 year of experience working with Youth and Teens or customer service
• Competency with computer programs and internet research used in schools
• Strong organizational skills, as well as writing and reporting skills necessary to complete grant required documentation.
• Patience, persistence and understanding in dealing with family issues related to students
• All Staff will be required to attend YMCA Child Abuse Prevention training and become certified in first aid & adult CPR during the first 90 days of employment. Subsequently, first aid and CPR certification is to be maintained.

This is a full-time position with an extensive benefit package that includes:

• Generous paid vacation time (4 weeks paid time off & 6 Holidays - amount of PTO increases with tenure)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Free Family YMCA Membership
• 50% discount on Childcare and Camp services
• Program discounts
• After qualifying, 8% employer contribution to retirement fund
• Training and leadership development
• Access to Y career pathways

44,000-46,000 full time salary

Shifts are Mon - Fri 9a - 5p, with 1-2 weekends per year for weekend community events

YMCA of Downtown Manchester - 30 Mechanic Street, 30 Mechanic Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, United States of America