YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Teen Leader

Community Outreach & ProgramsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrighton, Boston, MA, USA$16 - $20 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Youth programming experience is required.
CPR, First Aid, and other program-specific certifications are required upon or after hire.

Responsibilities

Help develop and implement quality programs for middle and high school students while ensuring YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are enforced and respected.
Work with the Teen Director to set goals and review standards for activities that foster creativity and awareness of cultural, educational, recreational, environmental, and social issues.
Work with the YMCA management team to coordinate service delivery and ensure a youth- and teen-friendly, safe environment.
Facilitate, plan, and engage teens in daily clubs based on teen interests and following Safe for You, Safe for Us guidelines (COVID-19 safety protocols).
Maintain and monitor enrollment and participation in YMCA programs.
Ensure teens participate in required training, special events, and community collaborations.
Support the Regional Teen Program Director with community teen recruitment.
Attend YMCA, community, collaborative, and other meetings as requested by the Regional Teen Program Director.
Maintain and care for program areas and supplies.
Meet reporting and tracking requirements for collaborative programs.
Communicate program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
Follow YMCA policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines, and ask for clarification when needed.
Keep current with required and voluntary training to promote Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Adhere to the Association Teen Development Agenda.
Perform duties as requested by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

Teen programming-specific experience is preferred.

Teen Leaders are responsible for teen program/club development, supervision, recruitment/retention and implementation of the Y’s teen programs and fostering relationships with middle/high schools students at their YMCA’s/program. Under the supervision of the Regional Teen Director your 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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES:

Help to develop and implement 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.
Work with the Teen 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.
Work with the management team of YMCA to coordinate service delivery and ensure a youth/teen “friendly and safe” environment.
Facilitate, plan and engage teens in daily clubs based on teen interest and following our Safe for You, Safe for Us guidelines (COVID-19 Safety Protocols)
Maintain and monitor enrollment and participation in Y programs.
Ensure that teens participate in all required training, special events, and community collaborations.
Support the Regional Teen Program Director with the recruitment of teens in community.
Attend YMCA, community, collaborative and other meetings as requested by the Regional Teen Program Director.
Maintain and care for all program areas and supplies.
Meet all reporting and tracking requirements for collaborative programs.
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 Agenda
Perform duties as requested by supervisor.

Education/Experience:

21+ years old
Youth Programing Experience Required. Teen programming specific experience preferred.
CPR, First Aid & other program specific certifications required upon or after hire.

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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