What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Center Monitor position at Hockomock Area YMCA?
Description
The Foxboro Invensys Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA is hiring a Teen Center Monitor. The position is responsible for the direct supervision of Teen Center members, ages 10-17, after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3-5 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
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