Teen Coordinator (Coney Island YMCA)

at  YMCA

The Teen Coordinator will lead the management and implementation of all teen programs.
Job Description

SALARY: $22.00 HOURLY

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The Coney Island YMCA is seeking a Teen Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Youth & Family Director, the Teen Coordinator will lead the management and implementation of all teen programs. Position responsibilities include assisting the Youth & Family Director in managing staff, program development, outreach, recruitment, and key community partnerships such as local schools. The impact of teen programs will be carefully measured and monitored for continuous improvement. Teen programs take place during the school year concurrent with the school day, after school hours, and Saturday evenings. Teen programs also take place during the summer on Saturday evenings. The Teen Coordinator will supervise all teen travel, including overnight and multi-day trips.
[Program Portfolio: Y Saturday Night Lights (SNL), Y Scholars, Teens Take the City (TTC), Rowe Scholars, Leaders Club, Teen Center, and any newly developed programs].

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of teens in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Manage administrative data entry in various systems, including Youth Service.NET and AS400, coordinate participant paperwork, conduct program surveys, and all other requirements outlined by City agencies and in the YMCA’s Teen Standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement program registration, programming, workshops, and special events with support from part-time teen counselors.
• Directly facilitate teen programming in lieu of the Teen Advisor when a position is vacant.
• Ensure that programming is led with a focus on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.
• Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information and help to compile program statistics.
• Help to develop, implement, and monitor the program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Establish and maintain links with service providers in various settings, including other CBOs, schools, and partnerships.
• Attend designated meetings, training sessions, and special events related to teen programming.
• Participates in Branch Fundraising/ Annual Support Campaign.
• Acts as the liaison to the YMCA of Greater New York regarding teen issues.
• Provides support to the Youth & Director regarding staff management and scheduling.
• Manage adolescent behavior with respect, maturity, compassion, and encouragement.
• Create and support an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the needs of teens