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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for teen sports writer in the United States is $36.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $58.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Teen Sports Writer, you will often cover high school or youth sporting events, write game recaps, develop feature stories about standout teams or athletes, and sometimes contribute to multimedia content. Your responsibilities might include attending local games, interviewing coaches or players, and staying up to date on relevant sports news for your assigned beat. Collaboration with editors and photographers is common to ensure your stories are engaging and accurate. Over time, you may have opportunities to take on more in-depth projects or even cover larger events as you build your portfolio.

What is a teen sports writer?

A Teen Sports Writer covers sports events, teams, and athletes, often from a teen or student perspective. They write articles, game summaries, player interviews, and opinion pieces for blogs, school newspapers, or online platforms. This role helps young writers develop journalism skills, sports knowledge, and a strong writing portfolio. It can be a volunteer or paid position, depending on the publication.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a teen sports writer?

To thrive as a Teen Sports Writer, you need strong writing, research, and interviewing skills with a passion for sports and typically some experience writing for school newspapers, blogs, or local publications. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, social media, and basic photo or video editing tools is often expected in this role. Strong communication, time management, and curiosity set standout candidates apart and allow them to build trusted relationships with sources. These skills are vital for producing engaging, timely content and navigating the fast-paced world of sports journalism.

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Infographic showing various Teen Sports Writer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 31% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,588 per year, or $36.3 per hour.

Academic Career Counselor

YMCA

Yonkers, NY • On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


YMCA rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,987 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

569th of 769 rated non-profit organizations


Job description

Empower teens to achieve academic, career, and personal success through mentoring, counseling, and youth development.
Job Description
The Academic Career Counselor supports youth ages 14-21 through individualized academic and career counseling, group workshops, and youth development programming within the YMCA of Yonkers' Teen Center. This position helps participants prepare for college, vocational training, and employment while promoting long-term success through mentoring, engagement, and structured support.
Working collaboratively with Teen Center staff, the Academic Career Counselor also integrates sports and recreational activities to strengthen relationships, build life skills, and create a positive, inclusive environment where young people can thrive.
Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
-Minimum of two years of experience working with youth ages 14-21.
-Experience in college access, career readiness, workforce development, or youth programming preferred.
-Experience facilitating workshops, group activities, or youth development programs.
-Interest or experience in sports, recreation, or youth engagement activities preferred.
-Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
-Ability to build positive relationships with youth and families.
-Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Essential Functions
-Provide individualized academic and career counseling to youth participants.
-Facilitate workshops on career readiness, résumé writing, interview preparation, financial literacy, FAFSA, and college applications.
-Support participants in developing academic, career, and postsecondary plans.
-Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate case notes and program documentation.
-Provide ongoing support to youth transitioning into college, vocational training, or employment.
-Lead Youth Advisory Council activities and encourage youth leadership.
-Plan and facilitate engaging youth development workshops and activities.
-Coordinate structured sports and recreational programming to promote teamwork, leadership, and positive peer relationships.
-Maintain attendance, participation, and outcome data in compliance with program requirements.
-Collaborate with Teen Center staff to ensure high-quality program delivery and participant engagement.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
-Communication
-Relationship Building
-Developing Self & Others
-Inclusion
-Program/Project Management
-Emotional Maturity
-Functional Expertise
Required Certifications
-CPR/AED Certification within 30 days of hire.
-First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.
-Any additional YMCA-required training upon hire.
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