Teen Center Mentor

Job Description

Job Description

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a part-time Teen Center Mentor for our youth, adult and family programs at the Downtown YMCA of Greater Erie located in Erie, PA. Are you creative, energetic, and fun-loving? Do you love our youth and watching them learn and grow? If so, please read on!This position pays up to $10.98 - $13.73 /hour based on experience. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TEEN CENTER MENTORAs a Teen Center Mentor at our Downtown YMCA location, you are responsible lead participants through programing at your assigned location. You will deliver a variety of specific YMCA programs to the membership and community, ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all participants involved. You ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA. You are careful to act in a safe manner at all times. You are friendly and patient as you lead new participants with motivation. With enthusiasm, you help deliver programs and services that meet community needs by following the directives of the Program Director. You are also conscientious about keeping records up to date and accurate and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A TEEN CENTER MENTORAt least 18 years of ageStrong human relation skills.Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Love for our youthAre you a people person who especially enjoys interacting with people? Are you patient and able to remain calm when stressed? Do you enjoy teaching and different events? If so, you might just be perfect for this Teen Center Assistant position!PART-TIME WORK SCHEDULEThis typical schedule for this part-time position is about 12 - 25 hours per week. Shifts available 3:00pm - 8:00pm and 4:00pm - 8:00pm, days of the week can vary based on programming needs.READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?If you feel that you would be right for this part-time teen youth position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ERIEWe are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.We value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for full and part-time employees. We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you. Some of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include health & dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a funded retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a free YMCA membership, discounted program fees including childcare, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to use and expand your programming and sports development knowledge, apply today!A medical examination, including drug testing, may be required after an offer of employment has been made. Evidence from a physician that a potential employee can physically perform the specified job requirements may be required. Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances are required. In some cases, an FBI clearance may be required. An employee is not permitted to begin work until he/she has mailed his/her clearance requests, and signed the Employee Disclosure Statement.