Teen Program Staff (Part Time)

Summit Area YMCA
Any Location, NJ
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The Teen Program Staff will create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for middle school-aged youth, helping them connect with peers, build confidence, and develop new skills. This role involves actively engaging with participants, facilitating recreational, enrichment, social, and leadership activities, and serving as a positive role model.

What You Will Do

The Teen Program Staff will help create a safe environment, actively engage with participants, lead activities, and maintain a well-managed program environment. They will also assist with participant check-in/out, maintain accurate attendance, and help with program setup, cleanup, equipment, and supplies.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be at least 16 years old, a high school senior, or age 18 or older, with experience working with middle school-aged youth. They will be energetic, dependable, responsible, and able to serve as a positive role model, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years old and a high school senior, or age 18 or older
  • Experience working with middle school-aged youth through employment, volunteering, camp, coaching, mentoring, childcare, or similar activities preferred
  • Ability to engage and build positive relationships with middle school-aged youth
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Dependable, responsible, and able to serve as a positive role model
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow YMCA supervision, safety, and youth protection requirements

Benefits

  • Free YMCA individual membership
  • Discounted YMCA family membership
  • 12% YMCA retirement contribution upon eligibility
  • A fun, supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact in your community
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