(Seasonal) Full Time Teen Center Program Staff

Silver Bay YMCA•Town of Ticonderoga, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ticonderoga Teen Center aims to provide safe, creative, exciting, and age-appropriate programs for youth aged 13 to 18. The ideal candidate will work with and mentor program participants. This is a seasonal position running from September through May, with a potential transfer to the Silver Bay Summer camp at the end of the assignment.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills.
Ability to enforce rules in a professional and positive manner.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers, children, volunteers, and parents from a diverse community.
Willing and able to complete Child Abuse Prevention and other Y training within 14 days of hire.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Valid Driver’s License.
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in implementing fun, meaningful, and age-appropriate programs for youth and teens.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.

Responsibilities

Work with a flexible weekly program offering supervised teen center activities, including lock-ins, dances, and leadership development for youth ages 13 to 18.
Use planning and organizational skills to prepare supplies for daily activities, and lead and participate in those activities.
Meet with the Youth & Teen Coordinator weekly to discuss youth participation, review issues/concerns, and coordinate programming.
Keep an accurate attendance list of teen participants in each program and return all attendance records to the Youth & Teen Coordinator.
Participate in group training programs for emergency procedures and other activities scheduled by the Youth & Teen Coordinator.
Assist the Youth and Teen Coordinator with parent/guardian communications and publications, including monthly calendars and newsletters.
Maintain Silver Bay YMCA’s commitment to customer service by being punctual, prepared for programs, and friendly to staff, youth, and their parents/guardians.
Be responsible for keeping participants signed in and knowing their locations at all times.
Oversee opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Youth and Teen Coordinator.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Youth & Teen Director.