Teen Advisor (Flushing YMCA)
Part-Time / Regular
$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 Flushing YMCA is seeking Teen Advisors. Under
the supervision of the Teen Coordinator, the Teen Advisor will play a critical
role in the successful operation of the teen programs. The Teen Advisor will
lead and supervise all teen services and programs, including Teen Center, Rowe
Scholars, Leaders Club, and Saturday Night Lights. In addition, the Teen
Advisor will be responsible for advertising and recruiting participants,
ensuring proper documentation and reporting, and meeting program outcome goals
and deliverables.
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.
Desired 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.
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.
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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.
If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your applicatio