Teen Coordinator (Full-Time) - Palo Alto YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Teen Coordinator will assist in implementing all teen programs and initiatives. Specific responsibilities include building relationships with youth and teens; collaborating with community partners, such as local schools and area organizations that share a similar interest in helping teens reach their full potential, to promote teen development initiatives.

SALARY/PAY: $25.00 - $27.00/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• With the assistance of the Director, this position will direct and oversee, Model United Nations, Model Legislature and Court, and other teen leadership cohorts
• Develop and implement innovative approaches to promote and increase teen program participation and retention.
• Lead and administer teen programs.
• Attend all conferences and meetings
• Create positive, lasting memories for all teen program participants, staff and volunteers.
• Participates in staff meetings and/or related meetings.
• Attend meetings, online webinars, and trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation; Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills; Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull; Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with teens
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with individuals at all employee levels is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills will be required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task is required.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule, with frequent evening and weekend work
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

 

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations