• Job Description

  Req#: 106714

  Job Details

  Level: Entry

  Job Location: Youth Services - Asheville, NC

  Position Type: Full Time Hourly

  Salary Range: $18.62

  Job Shift: Hours Vary

  Job Category: Child Care

  Description

  ABOUT US

  The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.

  ABOUT THE ROLE

  
  Under the direction of the Community Teen Director, the Teen Leadership Coordinator is responsible for the effective operation of assigned programs Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: delivering effective teen leadership programming, Togetherhood Initiatives and Teen Center engagement. The Teen Leadership Coordinator is accountable for delivering exceptional and outstanding programs and services to YMCA members, volunteers, and participants in partnership with a larger team. They are a vital member of the YMCA leadership staff and a highly visible representative of the YMCA mission, and core values and are accountable for knowing and properly executing all YMCA policies and procedures. Aspects of this role are grant funded. The continuation of this role beyond its initial scope and timeline is contingent on achieving desired outcomes and securing ongoing grant funding.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Models inclusive behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity
  • Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs
  • Participates in the budgeting process within their service line/department and serves as a good steward of association resources
  • Know, understand, and abide by all YMCA of WNC Youth Development programs, policies, and procedures
  • Innate ability to engage with young people and lead dynamic efforts in teen engagement through programs, events and special initiatives, including Togetherhood.
  • Coordinate partnerships with volunteer opportunity sponsors and follow agreement standards.
  • Coordinate and lead weekly Teen clubs and activities such as Leaders Club
  • Coordinate and lead conference opportunities for teens such as Youth in Government, Leaders School, Model UN, Summer of Service
  • Coordinate and lead Teen service learning and volunteer engagement events throughout the region as needed including evenings and weekends
  • Assist in developing and writing grant applications.
  • Travel to each center and assist in facilitating teen focus groups and programs.
  • Represent the YMCA of WNC at community events tailored to youth and teens.
  • Perform daily office work as needed such as filing, copying, record keeping
  • Lead by example and work collaboratively with fellow YMCA staff.
  • Perform all other duties as required.

  ABOUT YOU

  Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Three or more years’ experience working with older youth, community engagement and outreach, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency is preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid certification, as well as Youth Mental Health First Aid within 90 days of hire.
  • Must possess a clean driving record, be able to successfully complete YMCA driver’s training and be willing to drive a mini-bus on a regular basis.
  • Basic computer literacy and use of related technology required for communication, scheduling, and reporting.
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Understanding and knowledge of children of all ages, their behavior and development, and the ability to use this knowledge as a resource with staff.
  • Specific knowledge in the development of age-appropriate curriculum activities, use of appropriate behavior management techniques, and the ability to transfer this knowledge to staff is necessary.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Organizational skills related to handling documents and associated paperwork.
  • Ability to provide leadership in accordance with the YMCA mission to other YMCA site staff.
  • A professional demeanor and exceptional interpersonal skills

  PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

  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.

  • Must be able to stand and/or be active for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
  • Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.
  • Must be able to solve, reason, make decisions, and use sound judgment when distracted by noise and activity.

  FULL-TIME BENEFITS

  Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance and long-term disability paid by the Y; short-term disability, term life insurance and dependent life insurance is available for purchase; generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer contribution of 12% of salary (subject to eligibility requirements), free YMCA membership, free afterschool childcare and summer day camp and program discounts.

  The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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