Supervisor, Teen Program

SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS Part-time hours, primarily afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends

Availability for Youth in Government events, which may include extended days or overnight trips.

Help teens find their voice, lead with purpose, and maybe debate like future senators.

Are you passionate about empowering young people to lead, speak up, and make a difference? Do you believe in creating spaces where teens feel they truly belong? Join our YMCA team as a Part-Time Teen Supervisor supporting our Youth in Government (YIG) program!

What You’ll Be Up To:

Lead and support teens participating in YIG—think debates, leadership development, and civic engagement

Create a safe, inclusive, and energizing environment where every teen feels heard and valued

Mentor youth as they build confidence, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships

Help plan and execute meetings, events, and trips (yes, including those exciting YIG conferences!)Partner with staff and volunteers to bring the YIG experience to life

What Makes You a Great Fit:

You genuinely enjoy working with teens and meeting them where they areYou bring energy, creativity, and a sense of humor to your work

You’re organized enough to keep things running smoothly, but flexible enough to roll with the unexpected

You value diversity, equity, and inclusion—and actively create spaces where everyone belongs

Bonus points if you’ve been involved in YIG or similar leadership programs!

The Details:

Part-time, flexible hours (afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends)
Opportunities to attend YIG events and conferencesA chance to make a real impact on the next generation of leaders POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Senior Manager, OST, the Supervisor, Teen Programs is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and supervision of teen programming with a primary focus on Youth in Government (YIG). This role supports the development of leadership, civic engagement, and personal growth opportunities for youth.

The Supervisor creates an inclusive, engaging, and safe environment where teens feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to lead, serve, and grow in alignment with YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Program Implementation & Youth Development Coordinate and deliver high-quality teen programming, with a primary focus on Youth in Government activities, including meetings, events, and experiential learning opportunities.

Support youth in developing leadership, public speaking, civic engagement, and teamwork skills.

Facilitate teen-led initiatives and encourage youth voice, choice, and leadership in program design and execution.

Ensure programming aligns with YMCA youth development principles and promotes a safe, inclusive environment.

Participant Engagement & Support Build positive, supportive relationships with teen participants, fostering a sense of belonging and connection.

Provide guidance, mentorship, and behavioral support as needed.

Monitor participation, engagement, and retention, and implement strategies to enhance the teen experience.

Program Operations & Safety Ensure compliance with YMCA policies, risk management practices, and safety procedures.

Maintain accurate program records, attendance, and required documentation.

Support supervision of participants during meetings, events, and off-site activities.

Respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies in accordance with YMCA…