Teen Programs Lead — Youth Development & Skills

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles in Wilmington, CA is seeking a Teen Coordinator to develop positive relationships with students, partner with parents, and guide skill-based learning in media, cooking, gardening, arts, and college exploration. The role focuses on creating an engaging, supportive environment for teens in an at-risk community.

You will lead curriculum delivery, track progress, and collaborate with community partners to help teens gain academic and workforce skills while fostering

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with high school students and leading skill-based classes.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust recruitment strategy to enlist new student participants into the program.
• Plan and coordinate Teen Night monthly schedule and learning plan.
• Write and carry out day to day curriculum and lesson plans relating to teaching media skills, cooking, gardening, arts and crafts, college exploration, career readiness, functional skills, and more.
• Directly provide instruction for youth in the above lesson plan subject areas using creative hands-on project-based approaches.
• Effectively collaborate with partners and clients from city and state government, public schools, community-based organizations, community groups and private sectors.
• Manage all youth during class time production and training.

Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mac

PC

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles in Wilmington, CA is seeking a Teen Coordinator to develop positive relationships with students, partner with parents, and guide skill-based learning in media, cooking, gardening, arts, and college exploration. The role focuses on creating an engaging, supportive environment for teens in an at-risk community.

You will lead curriculum delivery, track progress, and collaborate with community partners to help teens gain academic and workforce skills while fostering