As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
Nature and Scope
Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, The Teen Program Coordinator plans, organizes all program activities at the East Lake Teen Center site; ensures the safety of youth who are participating in the programs; creates monthly special events; and coordinates bi-monthly service learning projects and program scheduling.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
- Must have knowledge of working with teens between ages 10-18 years.
- High degree of human relation skills: ability to effectively communicate and manage information to program participants, community leaders, and volunteers and staff of all ages
- A high level of knowledge of computers, various technology and applications
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
- Two years related experience preferred working in a teen afterschool program or related affiliation.
- One year related experience in managing a facility.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record
- Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass the organization's MVR check.
Responsibilities
- Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information to schools and other youth serving agencies and organizations.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
- Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, activities or events.
- Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
- Supervises groups of teens, at teen center and in other capacities.
- Transports youth from school to recreational setting and activities.
- Attends meetings and trainings.
- Instructs lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
- Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with teen participants and parents/guardians; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
- Creates and schedules monthly activities and events
- Develops and distributes monthly program calendar and newsletter.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Leadership Competencies: (Team Leader):
- Collaboration
- Relationships
- Communication
- Inclusion
- Project Management
- Developing Others
- Engaging Community
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually medium.
Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
Employment Requirement
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Location
East Lake Family YMCA
