Teen Program Leader & Youth Development Mentor

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

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Benefits package

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Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Forsyth County Family YMCA location, seeks a Teen Counselor to lead and supervise youth activities, plan lessons, and ensure program safety and compliance. This grant-funded role emphasizes delivering high-quality teen programs and building strong connections with participants and families.

Candidates should have 2–4 years’ youth-work experience, be at least 18 with a high school diploma, and complete required safety trainings (CPR/First Aid/BLS, Youth and Teen

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Degree.
• 2-4 years prior experience working with school-age youth or teens in a group setting.
• Evidence of current successful completion of biennial training in CPR/First Aid/BLS, or complete within 30 days of hire.
• Completion Youth and Teen Safety Training prior to first day of scheduled work.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the participants within the program with guidance from the Youth Development Director.
• Instructs lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding programs.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
• Coordinate and ensure all program components are implemented and met to meet compliance of Goizueta Grant.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with teen participants and parents/guardians; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values and objectives established by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols, and Member Services Guidelines and Program Non-Negotiables.
• Implement the YMCA safety protocols both related to Youth and Teen Safety Policy and branch operations.
• Assist with implementing program checks that ensures participant/staff adherence to the Y safety protocols, with a commitment to member and staff safety.
• Adhere to the YMCA Youth and Teen Safety Policy.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Forsyth County Family YMCA location, seeks a Teen Counselor to lead and supervise youth activities, plan lessons, and ensure program safety and compliance. This grant-funded role emphasizes delivering high-quality teen programs and building strong connections with participants and families.

Candidates should have 2–4 years’ youth-work experience, be at least 18 with a high school diploma, and complete required safety trainings (CPR/First Aid/BLS, Youth and Teen