Overview
Teen Center Staff- Lynn YMCA Jobs in Lynn, USA at YMCA of Metro North
Teen Leaders
Teen Leaders (21+) 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 Youth & Families Director your role will include facilitating group activities/programs, supervising teen center, engaging with young people, 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.
This position is on weekdays 3PM-8PM.
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 Youth & Families 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 Youth & Families 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 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.
Title: Teen Center Staff- Lynn YMCA
Company: YMCA of Metro North
Location: Lynn, USA
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