Teen Programs Lead: Youth Development & Community Impact

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York's Vanderbilt YMCA seeks a Teen Coordinator to lead teen programs, supervise staff, and collaborate with schools. You will manage program registration, oversee data entry, and ensure safety and social-emotional learning across after-school and summer activities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years working with teens, possess strong interpersonal skills, and are committed to creating an inclusive, youth-centered environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of teens in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• 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.
• Create and support an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the needs of teens.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Outreach partnerships

Multicultural engagement

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Education degree

Social Work degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York's Vanderbilt YMCA seeks a Teen Coordinator to lead teen programs, supervise staff, and collaborate with schools. You will manage program registration, oversee data entry, and ensure safety and social-emotional learning across after-school and summer activities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years working with teens, possess strong interpersonal skills, and are committed to creating an inclusive, youth-centered environment.