Teen Leader

YMCA of Metro North•Lynn, MA

4d•$16 - $20

About The Position

The Demakes Family YMCA is seeking an energetic, dependable, and relationship-driven Teen Leader to support teen programming at its Lynn location. The Teen Leader supports the development, supervision, recruitment, retention, and implementation of teen programs and clubs, and builds meaningful relationships with middle and high school students. Reporting to the Teen Director, the role facilitates small-group activities, models and reinforces the YMCA character traits of responsibility, caring, honesty, and respect, and helps provide a safe, welcoming environment for young people. The role includes developing and delivering activities, engaging teens during structured and unstructured time, supervising program spaces, maintaining participation records and program areas, responding to emergencies according to YMCA safety protocols, and completing required communications and documentation. The position is part-time and is located at the Lynn YMCA, Youth Development Center.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
Experience in youth programming.
Ability to build relationships with teenagers from diverse backgrounds.
Strong communication, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to model and reinforce positive character values authentically and consistently.
Reliability, accountability, and genuine passion for working with young people.
Completion of all company-mandated training at the start of employment.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Teen-specific programming experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Help develop and implement quality programs for middle and high school students while upholding YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Work with the Teen Director to set goals and review activity standards for creative, cultural, educational, recreational, environmental, and social programming.
Plan and facilitate daily clubs and interest-based activities in accordance with YMCA Safe for You, Safe for Us guidelines.
Coordinate with the YMCA management team to support consistent service delivery and a safe, youth-friendly environment.
Maintain and monitor enrollment and participation in teen programs.
Ensure teens participate in required trainings, special events, and community collaborations.
Meet reporting and tracking requirements for collaborative programs and adhere to the Association Teen Development Agenda.
Build consistent, supportive relationships with teens and engage them during programming, unstructured time, and transitions.
Model YMCA character values and support outreach and recruitment through community and school partnerships.
Monitor and supervise teen spaces during open gym, drop-in time, and other unstructured periods.
Enforce space rules calmly and consistently, redirecting behavior with care and respect.
Engage youth during downtime through informal games, conversation, and activities that encourage connection and positive behavior.
Keep teen program areas clean, organized, and properly maintained; set up and break down equipment and supplies.
Respond to emergencies in accordance with YMCA safety protocols.
Communicate program information, concerns, and observations to the Teen Director as they arise.
Attend staff meetings, community meetings, and collaborative events as requested by the Teen Director.
Complete required documentation and program reports accurately and on time.
Remain current in required and voluntary training related to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Follow YMCA policies, procedures, and guidelines, and perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor.