Gym Monitor
YMCA of Metro North
Location
Lynn, Massachusetts
Salary
$15 - $16 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Gym Monitor is responsible for supervising gym activities, organizing games, and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for youth participants. They also maintain equipment, enforce facility rules, and build positive relationships with teens to foster community engagement.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and possess effective communication skills. The ideal applicant is energetic, dependable, and enthusiastic about working with youth in a recreational setting.
Job description
Position Summary
The Gym Monitor at the Teen Center is responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for youth participants, and promoting respectful behavior while encouraging teens to stay active and involved.
Schedule: Wednesday-Friday from 3pm-8pm
Responsibilities
· Monitor gym sessions, organize games and activities, ensure equipment is managed properly, and address conflicts or safety concerns in a calm and fair manner.
· Build positive relationships with teens, serving as a role model and helping foster a sense of community within the center.
· Supervise/implement gym activities.
· Enforce facility rules and safety guidelines while promoting respectful behavior and teamwork.
· Organize and lead recreational activities, games, and informal sports to encourage participation.
· Monitor use of gym equipment and maintain cleanliness and organization of the space.
· Collaborate with staff to plan programs and improve teen engagement.
Requirements
· Be 21 years of age or older.
· Effective communication skills, attentiveness, and the ability to engage with teens in a supportive and respectful way are essential.
· The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, and enthusiastic about youth development and recreation.