Teen Advisor (Castle Hill YMCA)

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Teen Advisor (Castle Hill YMCA)

  • New York City, Bronx
  • Location:

    • Castle Hill YMCA 2 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York, 10473 Google Maps

  • Region : New York City Bronx
  • Job Type : Paid
  • Status : Part Time
  • Length : Permanent
  • Number of Available Positions: 2
  • Specific Days Needed: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
  • Area of Focus: Academic Support/Homework Help Arts (Visual, Music, Dance, Theater) Community Service/Service Learning Leadership/Mentoring Sports/Recreation/Fitness Other
  • Job Description:
    Salary: $17.52 Hourly
    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.
    To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all. 
    The Castle Hill YMCA is seeking Teen Advisors. The Teen Advisor will play a critical role in the successful operation of the teen programs. They will lead and supervise all teen services and programs, including Y Saturday Night Programs. The Teen Advisor will also be responsible for advertising and recruiting participants, ensuring proper documentation and reporting, and meeting program outcome goals and deliverables.  

    Program portfolio may include the following: Y Saturday Night Lights (SNL), Y Scholars, Teens Take the City (TTC), Rowe Scholars, Leaders Club, and Teen Center.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being 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, coordinate participant paperwork, conduct program surveys, and meet all other requirements outlined by City agencies and 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.

    • Lead programming with a focus on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.

    • 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.

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    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 (ages 13 and older).

    • General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

    • Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred.

    • Must complete the Mandated Reporter Training within thirty (30) days of hire.

    • Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults. 

  • How to Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.Click here to apply New York Google Maps

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