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SalaryAs a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission 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.
The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY, to join us and do their best work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our people, our members, and our partners. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.
Commitment to Health and Safety
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination requirement for all Full-Time positions. For further information, please visit our
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, or speak to your recruiter. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will be considered. Nature and Scope:
Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, the Teen Counselor plans, organizes all program activities at the Y Branch; ensures the safety of youth and teens who are participating in the programs and clubs; creates and leads monthly special events; and coordinates and facilitates weekly teen clubs.
Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, the Teen Counselor plans, organizes all program activities at the Y Branch; ensures the safety of youth and teens who are participating in the programs and clubs; creates and leads monthly special events; and coordinates and facilitates weekly teen clubs.
Minimum Requirements:
Know How:
1. Must be 18 years of age.
2. Must have a High School Degree.
4. 2-4 years prior experience working with school-age youth or teens in a group setting.
6. Have evidence of current successful completion of biennial training in CPR/First Aid/BLS, or complete within 30 days of hire.
7. Completion Youth and Teen Safety Training prior to first day of scheduled work.
7. Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
8. Have experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
9. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record
Know How:
1. Must be 18 years of age.
2. Must have a High School Degree.
4. 2-4 years prior experience working with school-age youth or teens in a group setting.
6. Have evidence of current successful completion of biennial training in CPR/First Aid/BLS, or complete within 30 days of hire.
7. Completion Youth and Teen Safety Training prior to first day of scheduled work.
7. Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
8. Have experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
9. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record
Responsibilities:
1. Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.
2. Provide leadership and supervision to the participants within the program with guidance from the Youth Development Director.
3. Instructs lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
4. Stay updated on current issues regarding programs.
5. Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
6. Coordinate and ensure all program components are implemented and met to meet compliance of Goizueta Grant.
7. 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.
8. Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
9. Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
10. Other duties as assigned.
11. 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.
12. Implement the YMCA safety protocols both related to Youth and Teen Safety Policy and branch operations.
13. Assist with implementing program checks that ensures participant/staff adherence to the Y safety protocols, with a commitment to member and staff safety.
14. Adhere to the YMCA Youth and Teen Safety Policy.
1. Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.
2. Provide leadership and supervision to the participants within the program with guidance from the Youth Development Director.
3. Instructs lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
4. Stay updated on current issues regarding programs.
5. Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
6. Coordinate and ensure all program components are implemented and met to meet compliance of Goizueta Grant.
7. 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.
8. Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
9. Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
10. Other duties as assigned.
11. 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.
12. Implement the YMCA safety protocols both related to Youth and Teen Safety Policy and branch operations.
13. Assist with implementing program checks that ensures participant/staff adherence to the Y safety protocols, with a commitment to member and staff safety.
14. Adhere to the YMCA Youth and Teen Safety Policy.
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