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Greater Somerset County YMCA · 3 months ago

Teen Leadership Coach - Princeton YMCA

Princeton, NJ

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19/hr - $20/hr

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Teen Leadership Coach will lead and facilitate program activities for youth participants in the A.C.E. program, promoting healthier outcomes and social-emotional development.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

YouthStudent developmentBilingual EnglishBilingual SpanishEffective communicationRecord keepingOffice equipment operationCaringPatient demeanor

Required

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

Benefits

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.

Company

Greater Somerset County YMCA

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other.

Founded in 1873