Teen Program Facilitator - Part Time

SUMMIT AREA YMCA; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA individual membership

Discounted YMCA family membership

12% YMCA retirement contribution

Job summary

The Summit Area YMCA is seeking energetic Teen Program Staff to support programs for middle school youth. You will help create a safe, welcoming environment, engage participants, and assist with recreational, enrichment, social, and leadership activities.

Part-time position with up to 10 hours per week; typical shifts are Monday and Wednesday 2:30pm–7:00pm. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on experience, with opportunities to make a meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and a high school senior, or age 18 or older.
• Experience working with middle school-aged youth through employment, volunteering, camp, coaching, mentoring, childcare, or similar activities preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with middle school-aged youth.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow supervision and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for middle school-aged youth.
• Actively engage with participants and build positive, supportive relationships.
• Help lead recreational, enrichment, social, leadership, and other age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage participation, positive behavior, teamwork, and healthy decision-making.
• Provide appropriate supervision and help maintain a well-managed program environment.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Assist with participant check-in/out and maintain accurate attendance.
• Help with program setup, cleanup, equipment, and supplies.
• Support special events, workshops, trips, and other Teen Department activities as assigned.

Skills

Youth engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Dependability

Positive role model

Tools

First aid basics

Job description

The Summit Area YMCA is seeking energetic Teen Program Staff to support programs for middle school youth. You will help create a safe, welcoming environment, engage participants, and assist with recreational, enrichment, social, and leadership activities.

Part-time position with up to 10 hours per week; typical shifts are Monday and Wednesday 2:30pm–7:00pm. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on experience, with opportunities to make a meaningful community impact.