Teen Leadership Coach - Princeton YMCA

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals.

General Function: Under the direction of the Associate Director of Youth Development and Outreach, the Teen Leadership Coach would act as supportive staff in our Teen programs. This person will lead and facilitate program activities and lesson plans directly with youth participants that achieve desired outcomes for the teens in our A.C.E. program.

Principal Activities:

• Working directly with youth, lead and deliver weekly select school during school and Out-of-School Time (OST) ACE activities designed to promote healthier outcomes, including academic achievement, improved school and class attendance, increased positive cultural identity, increased sense of belonging, and strengthened social-emotional skills and self-confidence to be successful in life.
• Facilitate and help plan and develop appropriate activity-based curricula that includes but is not limited to: career exploration, team building activities, positive identity development and self-efficacy, strengthening self-determination skills, and character development activities.
• Facilitate ACE activities that engender social emotional development such as effective communication skills, conflict resolution skills, self-acceptance, positive decision-making skills, self-esteem and critical thinking.
• Support participants and encourage retention in program through personal relational outreach efforts such as: reminder calls, post-group check in, etc.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with Princeton Public Schools partners – guidance team, social workers, administration, and teachers.
• Meet weekly or as needed with YMCA Youth Development Team.
• Engage and build positive relationships with youth/teens in program appropriately, acting as a role model.
• Track attendance and provide data as required by Youth Development Director.
• Coordinate weekly lunches for sessions; assist with monthly ACE dinners and/or events.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment for youth/teens.
• Help with activity set-up and clean up; utilize youth as appropriate.
• Coordinate youth participation in field trips, workshops, and other enrichments.
  
  

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Shows a genuine concern for the needs, feelings and well-being of others under all circumstances. Acts with integrity and credibility in all situations.
• Inclusion and Collaboration: Displays ease and comfort with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Can shift gears comfortably even in uncertain situations. Embraces the importance and relevance of change for the good of the organization. Acts on change as an opportunity for personal growth and work enhancement rather than viewing it as a problem to be avoided or resisted
  
  

Effect on End Result: The ACE Coach will ensure that the Princeton YMCA’s ACE Program establishes and maintains a level of excellence in areas of quality, consistency, and safety, and supports the goals and priorities of the Princeton YMCA. The ACE Coach will achieve the program goals and objectives by working to achieve healthy outcomes for participants and will provide a positive image of the YMCA within the community, in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the Princeton YMCA. Hours and

Compensation:$19.00 - $20.00/hr. | 15 hrs./week. These hours would consist of lunch visits to Princeton middle-school or high-school once a month, meetings with Youth Development Team, events outside of school, and bimonthly ACE dinners.

Benefits Of Working Part-time At GSCY Include

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.
  
  

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated experience working with middle and high school students
• Knowledge of student growth and development
• Ability to relate to students in a patient and caring way while demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and Spanish
• Ability to take and follow directions
• Ability to maintain systems for accurate record keeping
• Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socioeconomic status or disability
• Ability to operate various types of office equipment such as copier, postage meter, and fax machine.
• Must be committed to the goals and objectives of the YMCA.
• Must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with YMCA standards and best practices.