Do you seek to provide a safe and secure environment for youth and teens to develop positive relationships? Are you skilled at creating authentic relationships and engaging the youth and teen population in meaningful ways? This may be the opportunity for you!

As a part of our Teen Program Staff you will help create and inclusive and engaging environment for teens at the Haverhill YMCA. As a resource for local middle and high school students, the Haverhill YMCA provides ample opportunity to engage youth in a variety of positive activities outside of school day hours. On a regular day, you will build authentic and trusting relationships with youth and teens, you will provide support and guidance to participants, and you will foster the development of innovative youth and leadership program opportunities to support every participant to reach his or her full potential. Additionally, you will assist to supervise and lead age-appropriate activities such as drop-in basketball, e-sports, and more.

To thrive in this role you have experience in recognizing and managing challenging teen behaviors with the goal of helping teens to realize their true worth and value as contributing members of our communities. You are a mentor and role model. You enjoy engaging in activities that inspire youth and teens to build upon their skills. You have prior experience in customer service or working directly with youth in an instructional setting. You have a sound sense of judgement and the ability to respond appropriately to the unexpected.

In addition to a quality work environment, our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities including;

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
  
• Paid training and development.
  
• Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.
  
• Retirement fund with 8% company contribution (once vested/no match required)
  
• Sick time accrual
  

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Afternoon, night and weekend availability up to 10-25 hours per week, Monday - Friday 4: 00-9: 00 pm, Saturdays 2: 00pm-7: 00pm and Sunday 12: 00pm to 4: 00pm
  

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.