7th Grade Initiative

7th Grade Initiative Employee

This role supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general direction of the Teen Director, the 7th Grade Initiative employee is responsible for leading program activities, ensuring the participants safety and wellbeing, while providing an environment that fosters socialization with peers.

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:

• Uphold the YMCA of Montclair commitment to caring for individuals and families, with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility and basic principles of honesty, integrity, and a sincere commitment to our team members and our members.
• Use initiative to interact with teens, fostering a welcoming and safe environment.
• Adhere to check in and check out procedures daily with participants.
• Ensure smooth transition between activities with participants
• In collaboration with the Teen Department Lead to create and implement program activities with participants.
• Familiarity with and ability to implement emergency procedures.
• Champion gender and cultural diversity while successfully implementing and monitoring programs.
• Engage teens in a friendly and age-appropriate manner and communicate with parents as necessary after a conversation with the Teen Director.
• Maintain a safe work environment, free of clutter, debris and hazardous conditions.
• Report all accidents and incidents involving self, participants, guests or other employees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
• Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.
• Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked, will routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker rooms and restrooms) etc.

Leadership

Competencies:

• Core Values
• Inclusion
• Quality Results
• Influence
• Communication & Inclusion
• Emotional Maturity

Qualifications:

• HS/GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Prior experience working with youth and teens in a camp/daycare
• Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR certified within 90 days of employment.
• Excellent human relations, good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to follow directions and adhere to policies and procedures.

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 qualified candidates.
• Employee Discounts:
  Access exclusive discounts on various products and services.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Eligibility after 90 days of employment.

Hourly Pay Rate:
Up to $16.61

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM