YMCA SuccessLink Teen Leader

YMCA of Greater Boston • Boston, MA

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA SuccessLink Teen Leader program offers various roles for teens to gain experience in different departments within the YMCA. These roles include administration, sports & recreation, health enhancement, aquatics, child development, camp staff, youth & family, business & IT support, member services, child watch, parking, guards & monitors, security, custodial, and maintenance. Teens will work under the supervision of directors in their respective departments, gaining valuable skills and contributing to the YMCA's mission.

Requirements

• Ability to Multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be welcoming by being pleasant and cheerful, referring to members and participants by their names
• Ability to use a computer
• Available to work afternoons and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy working with people, especially children
• Excellent child/parent communication skills
• Expertise in a variety of sports
• Ability to work independently
• Specializing in fitness is not required

Responsibilities

• Lead a specific age group of children (3-13 years old) through a schedule of daily activities that allows children to learn and play, explore the community, participate in sports, and develop positive relationships.
• Provide care to children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years, while parents engage in Healthy Living activities.
• Manage member check-in and adherence to safety protocols.
• Conduct membership and program sales.
• Take telephone calls and regulate lobby traffic.
• Provide all membership and program information.
• Assist in teaching swim lessons under the YMCA of the USA model.
• Serve as a key team member supporting the member experience by providing exemplary customer service.
• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of fitness facilities.
• Lead a group of children and adults of all ages instructing sports classes.
• Facilitate small group activities.
• Model & reinforce character traits: responsibility, caring, honesty, and respect.
• Provide a safe environment for all young people at the YMCA.
• Support the overall physical condition and presentation of the YMCA center.
• Ensure facilities are clean, safe, and in good repair.
• Support with general building and ground maintenance, including minor carpentry, cleaning, assembling furniture/equipment, landscaping, and event preparation.

Benefits

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees