Teen Outreach Coordinator
About The Position
The Teen Outreach Coordinator position is ideal for individuals who recognize and celebrate the unique energy, creativity, and diverse perspectives of today’s modern teens. The ideal candidate is approachable, innovative, and patient. They possess a natural talent and aptitude for working with young adults (ages 10-18). A healthy sense of humor and positive attitude is always a welcome addition to the organization. The Teen Outreach Coordinator position is a full-time year-round position that works with students in our YSTRIVE (suspend and expulsion program with the Manchester School District), Teen Center (out of school programming for youth 7 through 12 grade at our YMCA Downtown Manchester) and Power Scholars (6 week long summer academic and enrichment program for 1st thru 10 grade in Greater Manchester). On a regular day the Teen Outreach Coordinator will ensure appropriate staffing, respond to student and parent inquiries, cultivate partnerships with local social service organizations and schools, and ensure the center is supplied with equipment and is a well-maintained and safe space. To be successful in this role, you must have strong decision-making skills and are able to respond appropriately to questions and behaviors exhibited by teens. You understand Leadership and have experience working with youth or teens in structured programming that promotes life skills.
Requirements
- Previous experience with youth development is also required.
- Commitment to working with the middle school age group and at-risk youth is critical.
- Capacity to function independently in a classroom setting and build strong relationships with the various school personnel is essential.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field OR equivalent experience
- Ability to tutor at an 8th grade level in math, science, social studies and language arts.
- Capacity to implement values education and asset building activities
- Must have at least 1 year of experience working with Youth and Teens or customer service
- Competency with computer programs and internet research used in schools
- Strong organizational skills, as well as writing and reporting skills necessary to complete grant required documentation.
- Patience, persistence and understanding in dealing with family issues related to students
- All Staff will be required to attend YMCA Child Abuse Prevention training and become certified in first aid & adult CPR during the first 90 days of employment.
- Subsequently, first aid and CPR certification is to be maintained.
Responsibilities
- Plan and teach life skills curriculum
- Provide support, tutoring, and homework help
- Organize and maintain classroom environment
- Create and sustain a positive relationship with school, partners onsite and offsite by communicating with teachers and administrators
- Track and submit student attendance and progress
- Build relationship with families and members in the students’ community to effectively serve students
- Plan and create new and innovative teen programs that meet the needs of the community in keeping with YYOUTH Matters priority objectives and strategic plan.
- Manage administrative data entry, coordination of participant paperwork and management of teen participant portfolios.
- Promote character development, asset building, and life skill competencies
Benefits
- Generous paid vacation time (4 weeks paid time off & 6 Holidays – amount of PTO increases with tenure)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Free Family YMCA Membership
- 50% discount on Childcare and Camp services
- Program discounts
- After qualifying, 8% employer contribution to retirement fund
- Training and leadership development
- Access to Y career pathways
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
