Teen Program Lead, Youth Development & Community Impact

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

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.