Teen Counselor

Teen Counselor at YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta

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As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta serves the city by providing programs to children and teens. We aspire 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 Counselor plans and organizes all program activities at the Y Branch; ensures the safety of youth and teens who participate; creates and leads monthly special events; and coordinates and facilitates weekly teen clubs. This is a grant funded position.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the participants within the program with guidance from the Youth Development Director.
• Instructs lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding programs.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
• Coordinate and ensure all program components are implemented and met to meet compliance of Goizueta Grant.
• 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.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident / accident paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values and objectives established by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols, and Member Services Guidelines and Program Non-Negotiables. Emphasis will be placed on member service, program knowledge, participant / staff safety, and communication with members and staff.
• Implement the YMCA safety protocols both related to Youth and Teen Safety Policy and branch operations.
• Assist with implementing program checks that ensures participant / staff adherence to the Y safety protocols, with a commitment to member and staff safety.
• Adhere to the YMCA Youth and Teen Safety Policy.

Requirements

Employment and Benefits package

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirements

Location

Cowart Family Ashford Dunwoody YMCA

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 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.

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