Teen Advisor (Greenpoint YMCA)

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Teen Advisor (Greenpoint YMCA)

  • New York City, Brooklyn
  • Location:

    • Greenpoint YMCA 99 Meserole Avenue Brooklyn, New York, 11222 Google Maps

  • Region : New York City Brooklyn
  • Job Type : Paid
  • Status : Part Time
  • Length : Permanent
  • Area of Focus: Academic Support/Homework Help Community Service/Service Learning Computers/Technology Leadership/Mentoring Other
  • Job Description:
    SALARY: $17.52 per hour
    The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
     
    The Greenpoint YMCA is seeking a Teen Advisor who will play a critical role in the successful operation of the teen programs. Under the supervision of the Teen Coordinator the Teen Advisor will play a critical role in the successful operation of the teen programs.  The Advisor will lead and supervise all teen services and programs, including Y Saturday night programs as well as other programs. In addition, the Teen Advisor will be responsible for advertising and recruiting participants, ensuring proper documentation and reporting, as well as meeting program outcome goals and deliverables.  

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of participants in the program by providing close supervision of all activities, and ensuring spaces are clean and supplies are well maintained. 
    • Plan, create and facilitate lesson plans for all programs. 
    • Manage administrative data entry in various systems including Youth Service.NET, coordination of participant paperwork, conducting program surveys, and all other requirements outlined by City agencies and in the YMCA’s Teen Standards. 
    • Must be able to manage adolescent behavior with respect, maturity, compassion and encouragement. 
    • Develop positive relationships with the participants, their friends and family members.  
    • Ability to work cooperatively with professional staff and other departments.
    • Create an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive and relevant to the needs of teens.
    • Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions and special events.
    • Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.  
    • Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
    Benefits:

    The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time-off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
  • Required Skills/Experience:
    • High School diploma or equivalent required. College credits preferred.
    • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with pre-teens and teens (13 years and older).
    • General knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and (list online platform(s) used, i.e., Zoom/Google Classroom). 
    • Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop preferred. 
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Must be available to work Monday-Friday, and during public school breaks, from 3pm-6pm.
  • How to Apply:

Please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.https://ymcanyc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1656?c=ymcanyc New York Google Maps

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