Teen Group Leader- Northwest YMCA

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provide direction for the children in the classroom, and develops and implements program curriculum. Provide a quality experience to teens and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TEEN GROUP LEADER:

• Implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Nurtures teens through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Act as a positive role model for teens.
• Supervises the teens, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
• Follows all procedures and standards.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each teen.
• Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
• Assist with maintaining program site, equipment, program records and inventory supplies.
• Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A TEEN GROUP LEADER:

• High school degree, or GED, or Associate degree in early childhood, child development or closely related filed, Bachelor preferred
• 18 years of age or older
• Current Fingerprint clearance card or the ability to apply for one within seven (7) days of hire
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications or completion within thirty (30) days of hire
• Completion of the Ys online training within seven (7) days of hire
• Previous experience working with teens preferred
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
• 10% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)

• One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked up to 40 hours

• 50% off most YMCA of Southern Arizona programs and 25% off specialty programs

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.