Teen Leader
YMCA of Greater Boston
Boston, MAFresher6h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- Recruiting
- Nice to have
- CPR / BLS
- Work
- On-site in Boston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Recruiting15%CPR / BLS8%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 31, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Teen Leader is responsible for teen program/club development, supervision, recruitment/retention, and implementation of the Y’s teen programs. This role fosters relationships with middle/high school students at their YMCA/program. Under the supervision of the Regional Teen Director, the Teen Leader facilitates small group activities, models and reinforces character traits (responsibility, caring, honesty, and respect), and provides a safe environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Help to develop and implement quality programs to meet the needs of middle and high school students, ensuring that YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are enforced and respected.
- Work with the Teen Director to set goals and review standards in the implementation of activities that foster creativity and awareness of various cultural, educational, recreational, environmental, and social issues.
- Work with the management team of YMCA to coordinate service delivery and ensure a youth/teen “friendly and safe” environment.
- Facilitate, plan, and engage teens in daily clubs based on teen interest and following Safe for You, Safe for Us guidelines (COVID-19 Safety Protocols).
- Maintain and monitor enrollment and participation in Y programs.
- Ensure that teens participate in all required training, special events, and community collaborations.
- Support the Regional Teen Program Director with the recruitment of teens in the community.
- Attend YMCA, community, collaborative, and other meetings as requested by the Regional Teen Program Director.
- Maintain and care for all program areas and supplies.
- Meet all reporting and tracking requirements for collaborative programs.
- Communicate program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
- Abide by established YMCA policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines; ask when in doubt.
- Remain current in required and voluntary training to promote Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
- Job performance will be evaluated every 30 days by supervisor to ensure quality program delivery.
- Adhere to the Association Teen Development Agenda.
- Perform duties as requested by supervisor.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 21+ years old
- Youth Programing Experience Required.
- Teen programming specific experience preferred.
- CPR, First Aid & other program-specific certifications required upon or after hire.