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.