Teen Program Staff

ymcapkccareers; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 2,360,000 - 2,429,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

Flexible scheduling around school

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Teen Program Staff to join our team in Gig Harbor, WA. This role provides supervision, leadership, and motivation for youth ages 13 to 19 within teen programs.

Responsibilities include organizing activities, instructing participants, ensuring a safe environment, and promoting teen leadership opportunities within the branch and community. Part-time role with evening Friday availability.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience with youth ages 13–19 preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications preferred.
• Pass background and reference checks as required by WA state law.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor facility to maintain a safe, positive environment.
• Organize activities and assist other staff as needed.
• Instruct participants in program activities and proper equipment use.
• Teach and demonstrate skills in a positive manner.
• Develop and facilitate teen leadership clubs and volunteer opportunities.

Skills

Youth leadership

Program instruction

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Teen Program Staff to join our team!

TheYMCAfocuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As Teen Program Staff, you will be responsible for providing supervision, leadership, and motivation for youth in teen programs while instructing class participants in various programs, games, and activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor facility and ensure a safe, positive and fun environment. Confidently and tactfully, enforce YMCA policies.
• Organize activities as needed. Assist other staff as necessary.
• Provide instruction for correct and proper use of activity equipment when needed. Teach and demonstrate in a positive manner.
• Possess the knowledge and skills needed to instruct in program activities.
• Assist participants with questions, comments or concerns about teen programs.
• Create, develop and facilitate Teen Leadership clubs.
• Develop and promote teen leadership and volunteer opportunities within the branch and community.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with youth ages 13 to 19 (preferred).
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (preferred).
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Wage

$17.13 to $17.63 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours

Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week - Friday Evening Avability needed

Location

Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA

Benefits

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled