HIVE ENGAGEMENT STAFF

Position Summary: The Hive Teen Engagement Staff are responsible for overseeing the teen room, ensuring a safe and respectful environment where teens can engage positively. They serve as mentors, providing guidance and support to teens during their visits. Additionally, they lead weekly clubs that foster social skills, creativity, and personal development. The staff also play a key role in organizing and supporting events related to teen programming, promoting engagement and community building. By doing so, they help create a vibrant and inclusive space for teens to thrive in the Hive Room.

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with Multi-Gen Teen Program Coordinator to ensure youth are engaged and accounted for during events and activities, paying special attention to transition times and at the beginning and end of program.
• Ensure all participants are within sight and sound of YMCA leaders.
• Create an inclusive space for all teens to thrive in the Hive Room.

CURRICULUM PLANNING:

• Must have basic understanding or youth development.
• Teach youth self-advocacy skills and provide opportunities for independence.
• Lead weekly and monthly club and Hive activities; play a key role in organizing and supporting events related to teen programming, promote engagement and community building.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Must know where all youth enrolled in the program are at all times.
• Care properly for program equipment and check daily for safety.
• Equipment will be organized, stored safely and easily accessible to children and staff.
• Indoor and outdoor space is monitored daily for health and safety concerns.
• Health and safety concerns are to be reported immediately.
• Youth are in line-of-sight, and in close proximity. Anticipate where you need to be and what you need to do to prevent problems/issues.
• Follow YMCA Safety Protocol.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT:

• Serve as mentor, guidance, and support to all teen participants that enter in the Hive or any teen programming activities.
• Must understand the difference between discipline and punishment.
• Establish supportive relationships with children and implement developmentally appropriate techniques of behavior and group management.
• Use positive verbal and non-verbal communication with children to build trusting and stable relationships.
• Set and consistently communicate limits for acceptable behavior with logical, relevant and immediate consequences.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Obtain hands-on Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certification
• Food Handler’s Card

PHYSICALLY/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically capable of always observing and listening for stressful situations.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 40 pounds.
• Must be able to quickly reach a person and/or situation to prevent harm.

This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by

Management.

All candidates must have reliable transportation. Job offers are contingent upon completion of a rigorous criminal history background check.