Teen Programs Team Lead

Alfond Youth and Community Center; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Discount programs

Potential for FREE childcare

Job summary

Alfond Youth and Community Center in Waterville, ME seeks a full-time Teen Programs Assistant to create a safe, engaging environment where teens can grow, learn, and build confidence.

Responsibilities include planning and facilitating activities, supporting academic success, and collaborating with the Teen Program Director to implement programming while upholding safety and behavior guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or be willing to become certified within 90 days of employment.
• 2 years of relevant experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and facilitation of activities for teen members.
• Guiding/helping the youth adjust and grow within the program guidelines.
• Offering support for homework help and academic success.
• Demonstrate willingness to participate in all areas of the Teen programs.
• Plan and implement curriculum for members to follow.
• Work closely with Teen Program Director to implement programming and support participants.
• Observe student behavior and assess appropriateness, enforce relevant safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Attention to details

Maintain confidentiality

Meet deadlines

Work independently

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Education

High School Education or GED

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of teens? We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, and engaging individual to join our team FULL TIME and help create a safe, supportive, and fun environment where teens can learn, grow, build confidence, and develop meaningful connections.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with youth, has strong communication and organizational skills, and is excited to plan and lead engaging activities that encourage personal growth, academic success, teamwork, and positive relationships. If you are a positive role model who is flexible, creative, and committed to helping teens reach their full potential, we would love to have you join our team!

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Discount programs
• Potential for FREE childcare

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in planning and facilitation of activities for teen members.
• Guiding/helping the youth adjust and grow within the program guidelines.
• Offering support for homework help and academic success.
• Demonstrate willingness to participate in all areas of the Teen programs.
• Plan and implement curriculum for members to follow.
• Work closely with Teen Program Director to implement programming and support participants.
• Observe student behavior and assess appropriateness, enforce relevant safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to encourage confidence, trust, and respect from the members, staff, and public.
• Must have excellent communication skills along with the understanding of teens.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments related to the program.
• Ability to communicate effectively with caregivers
• Team player
• Display role model behavior
• Organizational skills
• Attention to details
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Critical thinking
• Flexibility

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School Education or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED and first aid certification or be willing to become certified within 90 days of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of relevant experience working with youth

WORK SCEHDULE:

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Schedule varies depending on programs and events. Occasional nights and weekends may be required but are scheduled well in advance.