Job Details

Description

The Hockomock Area YMCA's Teen Center in North Attleboro is hiring a Teen Center Monitor. The position is responsible for the direct supervision of Teen Center members, ages 10-17, after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2:30-6 pm. This position assists in creating and implementing Teen Center programs and general site maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Supervises daily activities to ensure the safety of all participants
• Actively participate in activities, projects and events
• Serves as a mentor, helping with homework and projects, and is available to talk and listen as needed
• Encourages teens to work with and meet others
• Addresses teens by names
• Regularly informs parents/guardians of the positive actions and efforts of their teen
• Enforces the rules and policies while being firm but fair
• Educates teens about appropriate boundaries and enforces the boundaries
• Follows through with appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior by finding teachable moments
• Assists in the planning and implementation of Teen Center activities and events, both on-site and off-site
• In conjunction with maintenance staff, maintains facilities to ensure safety and comfort for all, including proper maintenance, storage organization, security, inventory, cleanliness, and care of all assigned equipment
• Attends meetings with directors and colleagues in order to problem solve, discuss issues of concerns

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Experience working with youth
• Ability to maintain a consistent positive attitude and personality that lends itself to the interpretation and communication of the YMCA goals and mission.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions to solve immediate problems as they arise
• Effective communication skills in order to communicate with teens, parents and community members concerning the teen center, its missions, activities, and programs