Teen Leadership Coordinator - McDowell

YMCA of Western North Carolina • Marion, NC

16d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Teen Program Director, the Teen Leadership Coordinator is responsible for the effective operation of their program. Responsibilities include: delivering effective teen leadership programming and service learning initiatives within the 21st Century High School Program. The Teen Leadership Coordinator is accountable for delivering exceptional and outstanding programs and services to YMCA/program members, volunteers, and participants in partnership with a larger team. They are a vital member of the YMCA leadership staff and a highly visible representative of the YMCA mission, and core values and are accountable for knowing and properly executing all YMCA policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Three or more years’ experience working with older youth, community engagement and outreach, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification, as well as Youth Mental Health First Aid within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess a clean driving record, be able to successfully complete YMCA driver’s training and be willing to drive a mini-bus on a regular basis
• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Innate ability to engage with young people and lead dynamic efforts in teen engagement through programs, events and special initiatives, including service learning opportunities.
• Basic computer literacy and use of related technology required for communication, scheduling, and reporting.
• Must be able to stand and/or be active for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.
• Must be able solve, reason, make decisions, and use sound judgment when distracted by noise and activity

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Models inclusive behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity
• Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs
• Participates in the budgeting process within their service line/department and serves as a good steward of association resources
• Knows, understands and abides by the YMCA of WNC Association and Youth Development programs policies and procedures
• Coordinates partnerships with volunteer opportunity sponsors and follow agreement standards.
• Coordinates and leads Teen interest clubs during afterschool programming that include activities such as service learning, STEAM education, and civic engagement
• Coordinates and leads conference opportunities for teens such as Youth in Government, Leaders School, Model UN, Summer of Service, Togetherhood
• Coordinates and leads Teen service learning and volunteer engagement events throughout the region as needed including evenings and weekends
• Work hours may include weekends and evenings
• Represents the YMCA of WNC at community events tailored to youth and teens
• Performs daily office work as needed such as filing, copying, record keeping
• Leads by example and works collaboratively with fellow YMCA staff
• Performs all other duties as required
• Summer employment duties include teen-centered YMCA camps and conferences

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance and long-term disability paid by the Y; short-term disability, term life insurance and dependent life insurance is available for purchase; generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer contribution of 12% of salary (subject to eligibility requirements), free YMCA membership, free afterschool childcare and summer day camp and program discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees