Teen Advisor; Vanderbilt YMCA

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

The Vanderbilt YMCA is seeking a Teen Advisor who will play a critical role in the successful operation of the teen programs. They will lead and supervise all teen services and programs, including Y Saturday Night Programs. The Teen Advisor will also be responsible for advertising and recruiting participants, ensuring proper documentation and reporting, and meeting program outcome goals and deliverables.

Program portfolio may include the following: Y Saturday Night Lights (SNL), Y Scholars, Teens Take the City (TTC), Rowe Scholars, Leaders Club, and Teen Center.

• Ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of participants in the program by providing close supervision of all activities and ensuring spaces are clean and supplies are well‑maintained.
• Plan, create, and facilitate lesson plans for all programs.
• Manage administrative data entry in various systems, including Youth , coordinate participant paperwork, conduct program surveys, and meet all other requirements outlined by City agencies and the YMCA’s Teen Standards.
• Must be able to manage adolescent behavior with respect, maturity, compassion, and encouragement.
• Develop positive relationships with the participants, their friends, and family members.
• Lead programming with a focus on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.
• Ability to work cooperatively with professional staff and other departments.
• Create an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the needs of teens.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. College credits preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with pre‑teens and teens (ages 13 and older).
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Access, Adobe Page Maker, and Photoshop preferred.
• Must complete the Mandated Reporter Training within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more. Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full‑time or part‑time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.