Teen Coordinator (Greenpoint YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York•Brooklyn, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Greenpoint YMCA is seeking a Teen Coordinator to lead the management and implementation of all teen programs at the branch. Under the supervision of the Youth & Family Director, the coordinator assists with staff management, program development, outreach, recruitment, and community partnerships, including partnerships with local schools. The coordinator monitors program impact for continuous improvement and supervises all teen travel, including overnight and multi-day trips. Programs take place during the school year, including during the school day, after school, and on Saturday evenings, and during the summer on Saturday evenings. The program portfolio may include Y Saturday Night Lights (SNL), Y Scholars, Teens Take the City (TTC), Rowe Scholars, Leaders Club, the Teen Center, and newly developed programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience working with teens or youth and planning activities.
Must be at least 21 years old.
General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
Comfort working with multicultural youth and adults.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Education or Social Work.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.

Responsibilities

Ensure teens' health, safety, and well-being through close supervision of activities.
Manage administrative data entry in systems including Youth Service.NET and AS400; coordinate participant paperwork, conduct program surveys, and meet requirements outlined by City agencies and YMCA Teen Standards.
Plan, coordinate, and implement registration, programming, workshops, and special events with support from part-time Teen Advisors.
Directly facilitate teen programming when a Teen Advisor position is vacant.
Ensure programming focuses on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.
Assist with marketing and distributing program information and compiling program statistics.
Help develop, implement, and monitor the program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
Establish and maintain connections with service providers, including other CBOs, schools, and partners.
Attend designated meetings, training sessions, and special events related to teen programming.
Participate in branch fundraising or Annual Support Campaigns.
Act as the liaison to the YMCA of Greater New York regarding teen issues.
Support the Youth & Family Director with staff management and scheduling.
Manage adolescent behavior with respect, maturity, compassion, and encouragement.
Create and support an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to teens' needs.
Supervise all teen travel, including overnight and multi-day trips.