YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Teen Coordinator

Community Outreach & ProgramsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeWaltham, MA, USA$20.85 - $25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must be at least 21 years old.
At least one year of experience in youth development or working with teens is required.
Experience in program management, including recruitment, resource allocation, program delivery, and execution, is required.
A high school degree is required.
The candidate must be able to physically and verbally interact with members and staff.
The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Child Abuse Prevention training must be completed within 90 days of employment.
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
The candidate must have a flexible schedule and be available during daytime, evening, and weekend hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Develop, supervise, recruit and retain participants for, and implement teen programs and clubs.
Facilitate small-group activities and model and reinforce responsibility, caring, honesty, and respect while providing a safe environment for young people.
Deliver quality programs that meet the needs of middle and high school students and enforce YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Work with the Associate Executive Director to set goals and review standards for implementing activities that foster creativity and awareness of cultural, educational, recreational, environmental, and social issues.
Maintain and monitor enrollment and participation in Signature Teen Programs, including Achievers, Youth & Government, and Leaders Club.
Ensure teens participate in required training, special events, and community collaborations.
Attend YMCA, community, collaborative, and other meetings as requested by Center Leadership.
Maintain and care for program areas and supplies.
Meet reporting and tracking requirements for collaborative programs and grant funding.
Communicate program information, problems, and concerns as they arise.
Abide by established YMCA policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines, and ask for clarification when needed.
Remain current in required and voluntary training to promote Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Adhere to the Association Teen Development Program Standards.
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Teen Coordinator is responsible for teen program/club development, supervision, recruitment/retention and implementation of the Y’s teen programs, Under the supervision of the Associate Executive Director or the Family and Sports Director the role will include facilitating small group activities, modeling & reinforcing our character traits- responsibility, caring, honesty, and respect throughout the program as well as provide a safe environment for all the young people at your YMCA.

Schedule: Part Time, up to 25 hours per week

· Deliver quality programs to meet the needs of middle and high school students, ensuring that YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures are being enforced and respected.

· Recruit and Retain Teen Program Participants for Signature Programs

· Work with the Associate Executive Director, to set goals and review the standards in the implementation of activities that foster creativity and awareness including various cultural, educational, recreational, environmental and social issues.

· Maintain and monitor enrollment and participation in Signature Teen Programs (Achievers, Youth & Government, Leaders Club

· Ensure that teens participate in all required training, special events, and community collaborations.

· Attend YMCA, community, collaborative and other meetings as requested by the Center Leadership

· Maintain and care for all program areas and supplies.

· Meet all reporting and tracking requirements for collaborative programs and grant funding.

· Communicate program information, problems and concerns as they occur.

· Abide by established YMCA policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines; ask when in doubt.

· Remain current in required and voluntary training in order to promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.

· Job performance will be evaluated every 30 days by supervisor to ensure quality program is being delivered.

· Adhere to the Association Teen Development Program Standards.

Perform duties as requested by supervisor.

Education/Experience:

21+ years old
Minimum of one year of experience in youth development or working with teens.
Experience in program management including recruitment, resource allocation, program delivery and execution, etc.
High School Degree required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Ability to physically and verbally interact with members and staff.

· At times, be able to lift amounts up to 50 lbs.

Required Training/Certifications:

· Child Abuse Prevention (Within 90 Days of Employment)

· CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (within 90 Days of Employment)

Work Environment:

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

· This position requires a flexible schedule including
daytime, evening, and weekend availability depending on the needs of the position.

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About the Company

YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

The YMCA of Greater Boston runs a network of facilities and program sites that provide health and wellness programming, child care, summer camps, youth sports, teen leadership programs, workforce development, and community outreach in Massachusetts. Its programs work by offering membership-accessible activities and schedules across locations, enabling families and individuals to participate in fitness, child care, camps, sports leagues, leadership trainings, and job readiness services through on-site programs and community partnerships. The organization differentiates itself by being the largest social services provider in Massachusetts with a broad, integrated set of services focused on wellness, youth development, education, and employment in a community-based, nonprofit model. Its goal is to strengthen communities by improving health, developing young people, and expanding economic opportunity through accessible programs and support services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 1851

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