Youth & Teen Program Leader (Camp & Center)

Silver Bay; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Bay YMCA is seeking staff to work with the Youth and Teen Coordinator and Assistant to monitor and engage program participants at the Ticonderoga Teen Center and Silver Bay Summer Camp. The position runs May–August for Camp and Sept–May for Teen Center.

Responsibilities include leading activities, enforcing safety, supervising sign-in/out, and promoting positive behavior through YMCA values. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing age-appropriate youth programs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with youth, staff and parents.
• Strong customer service and professional discipline in enforcing rules.
• Willingness to obtain required trainings within 14 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in activities for ages 13–18 at the Teen Center.
• Support Leaders Club and service projects; chaperone events.
• Assist with training emergency procedures as scheduled.
• Maintain sign-in/out and monitor participant locations.
• Ensure camp activities promote growth and safety; enforce ratios.
• Keep site clean and communicate with staff, parents, volunteers, children.
• Report necessary repairs and potential safety issues to supervisor.
• Perform other duties; may work weekends/evenings/holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Job description

Silver Bay YMCA is seeking staff to work with the Youth and Teen Coordinator and Assistant to monitor and engage program participants at the Ticonderoga Teen Center and Silver Bay Summer Camp. The position runs May–August for Camp and Sept–May for Teen Center.

Responsibilities include leading activities, enforcing safety, supervising sign-in/out, and promoting positive behavior through YMCA values. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts may be required.