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About the Role

The Ticonderoga Teen Center aims to provide safe, creative, and engaging programs for youth aged 13-18. This role involves mentoring participants and reporting to the Youth & Teen Coordinator. This is a seasonal position running from September through May.

Responsibilities

• Implement a flexible weekly program with supervised activities such as lock-ins, dances, and leadership development for youth aged 13-18.
• Utilize planning and organizational skills to prepare activity supplies and lead/participate in activities.
• Meet weekly with the Youth & Teen Coordinator to discuss youth participation, review issues, and coordinate programming.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for teen participants and submit them to the Youth & Teen Coordinator.
• Participate in group training for emergency procedures and other activities.
• Assist the Youth and Teen Coordinator with parent/guardian communications and publications.
• Uphold the Silver Bay YMCA's commitment to customer service through punctuality, preparedness, and positive interactions.
• Ensure participants are signed in and their locations are known at all times.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Youth and Teen Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Youth & Teen Director.

Requirements

• Previous experience in implementing fun, meaningful, and age-appropriate programs for youth and teens is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to enforce rules professionally and positively are essential.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of staff, peers, children, volunteers, and parents.
• Willingness and ability to complete Child Abuse Prevention and other Y training within 14 days of hire.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to adjust to effectively relate to each child.
• Ability to reach, kneel, and lift 15 pounds.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Customer service
• Basic computer skills

Location

• Ticonderoga

Work Type

• Seasonal
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Preferred experience with youth and teen programs

Education Level

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are a plus.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required.

About the Company

• The goal of the Ticonderoga Teen Center is to provide safe, creative, exciting, and age-appropriate programs for youth ages 13 to 18.
• Maintain Silver Bay YMCA’s commitment to customer service.