What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Center Monitor position at Hockomock Young Men's Christian Association, Inc?
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
