Teen Center Lead at Montclair YMCA – Montclair, New Jersey
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. The Teen Center Lead provides leadership, direction, and support, and works closely with the Teen Director to develop programming to include in the Teen Center in addition to events for Teen Scenes.
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:
- Maintain basic principles of honesty, integrity, and a sincere commitment to our team and our members.
- Ensure quality of program success in accordance with our Mission Statement
- Oversee program services for the Teen Center with the Teen Director.
- Maintain Teen Center and keep accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Oversee the delivery of day-to-day program activities consistent with established goals.
- Ensure teens are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities.
- Demonstrate leadership to assure proper conduct, safety and development of participants.
- Engage teens in a friendly and age-appropriate manner and communicate with parents as necessary after a conversation with the Teen Director.
- Champion gender and cultural diversity while successfully implementing and monitoring programs.
- Verify attendance and program participation are tracked daily with Teen Center Staff.
- Provide direct supervision and scheduling for part-time staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Attend 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 procedures violations using the Y’s disciplinary procedures and respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follow mandates reporting requirements.
- Communicates to all employees and volunteers the Y’s commitment to protect our members from abuse.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Emotional Maturity
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- CORE Values
- Communication & Inclusion Relationships
- Quality Results
- Influence
- Ownership
- Proactive
- Productive
- Accountability
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exhibit a collaborative spirit working with teens and their families.
- Flexible schedule.
- Must be 22 years of age.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working with teens and planning activities
- AAS/College degree preferred.
- Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting and moving program equipment up to 50 lbs.
COMPANY BENEFITS:
- 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:
Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Additional hours may be required on occasional Saturdays
HOURLY PAY RATE: $16.13- $17.00