Teen Program Assistant: Civic Engagement at Montclair YMCA – Montclair, New Jersey
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About This Position
This role supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This role works closely with the Teen Director to assist with the planning, coordination, and day-to-day execution of teen programs including Leader’s Club, Teen Ambassadors, and Civic Engagement Programs (Youth and Government and Model UN). The Teen Assistant helps create a positive, safe, and engaging environment for teens, supports program activities, and provides guidance to participants while reinforcing YMCA values and program expectations.
OUR CULTURE:
At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Uphold the YMCA of Montclair commitment to caring for individuals and families, with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility and basic principles of honesty, integrity, and a sincere commitment to our team members and our members.
- Ensure quality of program success in accordance with our Mission Statement.
- Support the Teen Director in the delivery and facilitation of Leader’s Club, Teen Ambassadors, and Civic Engagement programs.
- Establish and evaluate achievement of program goals and objectives with the Teen Director.
- Assist with the planning, preparation, and implementation of program activities, meetings, and events
- Help monitor program quality and provide feedback to the Teen Director to support program improvement.
- Assist with recruitment efforts by engaging teens, families, and staff.
- Help maintain program schedules and communicate updates to participants as needed.
- Support supervision of teens during programs, meetings, and special events to ensure safety and positive behavior.
- Assist in maintaining safe, organized, and welcoming program spaces
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating YCMA values including honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
- Champion gender and cultural diversity while successfully implementing and monitoring programs.
- Assist Teen Director in groups in participation of statewide events including a regional weekend retreat.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
- Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
- Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers and require them to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
- Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the Y’s disciplinary procedures and respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follow mandated reporting requirements.
- Communicates to all employees and volunteers the Y’s commitment to protect our members from abuse.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Emotional Maturity
- Communication
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- Values
- Communication & Inclusion Relationships
- Quality Results
- Influence
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with teens and supporting youth programs
- Interest or background in civic engagement, leadership development, education or government programs preferred
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Flexible schedule to support teen programming needs
- Collaborative, supportive and dependable team member
- Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR certified within 90 days of employment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Lifting program equipment up to 50lbs.
- YMCA Membership: Enjoy access to our YMCA facilities at no cost.
- 25% Discount on various YMCA Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring to qualified candidates.
- Employee Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on various products and services.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligibility after 90 days of employment.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is scheduled to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 PM–5:30 PM.
REQUIRED AVAILABILITY: Must be available for conference events on Sunday, March 15, 2026, and Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2026.
HOURLY PAY RATE: $17.00- $18.00
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Montclair, New Jersey, 07042-3499, United States region.