Teen & Sports Coordinator (Greenpoint YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Part-Time Teen & Sports Coordinator at Greenpoint YMCA, Brooklyn. Under the Youth & Family Director, you will supervise teen programming and oversee sports programs, while promoting recruitment and retention across multiple activities.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 21 years of age, and experience with youth. First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are preferred; MS Office skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College credits in Education desired.
• Minimum of two years experience with youth/teens.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience teaching/training teens preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of youth and teens with close supervision.
• Enter data in Youth Service.NET and AS400; manage participant paperwork and surveys per city/YA standards.
• Plan and implement program registration, workshops, and events.
• Assist in marketing and distributing program information and compiling statistics.
• Establish links with service providers, schools, and community partners.
• Attend monthly trainings related to Teen and Sports programming.
• Develop new teen programs aligned with branch objectives and strategic plan.
• Plan, promote, supervise, and coordinate sports programs; perform coach/official duties as needed.
• Implement curriculum per YMCA Teen Program standards; manage 70+ participants and community service projects.
• Participate in Branch Fundraising or Annual Support Campaigns.
• Liaise with YMCA on teen issues; support Youth & Family Director with staff management and scheduling.
• Manage adolescent behavior with respect and compassion; foster a diverse, inclusive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Youth program planning

Multicultural communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College credits in Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Part-Time / Regular

$21.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Greenpoint YMCA is seeking a Teen & Sports Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Youth & Family Director, the Teen & Sports Coordinator will assist with managing and supervising all core teen programming and be responsible for organizing and overseeing our sports programming. Responsibilities include assisting with program and community development, and creating recruitment and retention for Teen and Sports programs. The Coordinator, with input from the Youth & Family Director, will implement and follow all the YMCA of Greater New York Teen and Sports Program Standards.

Program portfolio may include: Leader’s Club, Teens Take the City, Saturday Night Lights, Rowe Scholars, Teen Center, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of youth and teens in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Manage administrative data entry in various systems, including Youth Service.NET and AS400, coordination of participant paperwork, conducting program surveys, and all other requirements outlined by City agencies and by the YMCA’s Teen Standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement program registration, program workshops, and special events.
• Assist in marketing and distributing program information and compiling program statistics.
• Establish and maintain links with service providers in various settings, including other CBOs, schools, and community partnerships.
• Attends monthly training sessions and workshops related to Teen and Sports programming.
• Plan and create new and innovative teen programs that meet the community's needs in accordance with the Branch's priority objectives and strategic plan.
• Plan, promote, implement, supervise, and coordinate sports programs, including performing Coach or Official duties as needed.
• Implement the curriculum for various teen programs in accordance with the YMCA Teen Program standards and operation manual, including, but not limited to, weekly club meetings, 70+ program participants, and community service projects.
• Participate in Branch Fundraising or Annual Support Campaigns.
• Act as the liaison to the YMCA of Greater New York regarding teen issues.
• Provide support to the Youth & Family Director regarding staff management and scheduling.
• Manage adolescent behavior with respect, maturity, compassion, and encouragement.
• Create and support an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the needs of teens.

Desired Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. College credits in the field of Education desired.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth/teens and planning activities.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience teaching and facilitating training sessions on teen-related issues.
• Current First Aid, CPR, or AED certifications preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with multi-cultural youth and adults.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

Job ID: req3111

Employment Type: Part-Time / Regular

Location: Greenpoint YMCA, Brooklyn, NY

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