Youth Program Mentor: Teen SEL & Leadership

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,911 - 28,359; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is hiring a part-time program staff member to supervise participants, plan and facilitate engaging lessons, and manage administrative data entry across systems. You will work to ensure safety, inclusivity, and adherence to health and funder standards across 24 branches.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience with teens, plus proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with training within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. College credits preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with pre-teens and teens (ages 13 and older).
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred.
• Must complete the Mandated Reporter Training within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of participants in the program by providing close supervision of all activities and ensuring spaces are clean and supplies are well‑maintained.
• Plan, create, and facilitate lesson plans for all programs.
• Manage administrative data entry in various systems, including Youth Service.NET, coordinate participant paperwork, conduct program surveys, and meet all other requirements outlined by City agencies and the YMCA’s Teen Standards.
• Must be able to manage adolescent behaviour with respect, maturity, compassion, and encouragement.
• Develop positive relationships with the participants, their friends, and family members.
• Lead programming with a focus on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.
• Ability to work cooperatively with professional staff and other departments.
• Create an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the needs of teens.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Skills

Inter personal skills

Leadership qualities

Comfortable with diverse youth and all

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College credits preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Adobe PageMaker

Photoshop

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York is hiring a part-time program staff member to supervise participants, plan and facilitate engaging lessons, and manage administrative data entry across systems. You will work to ensure safety, inclusivity, and adherence to health and funder standards across 24 branches.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience with teens, plus proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with training within 30 days of hire.