Youth and Family Program Coordinator

YMCA
Hourly
$17.00
$20.00
How to Apply
Apply Online
Resumes Accepted Until
Come join a dynamic and mission driven team in a growing Midwest community at the Waukee Family YMCA!
Job Description

This position directly manages assigned program areas related to youth development. It is responsible for the oversight of the programs, planning, management, and supervision of staff. This position is responsible for delivering a program that promotes children feeling valued as individuals and helps them achieve, build relationships, and feel a sense of belonging.

Qualifications
  1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
  2. Bachelor’s degree in youth development or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years work-related experience.
  3. A minimum of one year related program development and/or program management experience.
  4. Minimum of 6 months of leadership experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
  5. Demonstrated computer skills in a Google Workspace or Microsoft Windows environment.
  6. Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification OR equivalent – prior to starting.
  7. Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting if hired.
  8. Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear, sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, use hands and fingers to handle and feel and lift up to 25 pounds of weight. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and may at times require peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position usually works in a child care facility type of environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. This position works a standard work week, but additionally will often work evening, weekend, and additional hours to accommodate management of program activities and representation of the organization at events.

Essential Functions
  1. Manage assigned program areas and activities, ensure programs comply with all applicable YMCA standards and methods of operation and continually strive to attain the highest possible level of quality.
  2. Evaluate and review all aspects of assigned youth programs to ensure consistent quality and safety.
  3. Directly facilitate and manage delivery of assigned youth programming.
  4. Assist in the development and distribution of materials to promote youth programs and membership, ensuring all communications meet the YMCA standards and requirements.
  5. Prepare and submit required budget management information for assigned youth program areas.
  6. Monitor assigned budget to ensure revenue and expenses are consistent with approved budget plan.
  7. Determine staffing needs of assigned youth program areas within YMCA guidelines and procedures.
  8. Build, lead, develop, and train a staff team that genuinely cares about the needs of our community and our members and works to exceed expectations every day.
  9. Manage and maintain staffing to cover all areas of assigned youth programs.
  10. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with YMCA staff. 
  11. Serve as a YMCA representative, both within the organization and outside the organization.
  12. Assist in the organization’s financial development efforts, including the annual fundraising campaign.
  13. Plan, prepare, organize, and implement special events as required.
  14. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the organization as embodied in the mission statement and values.
  15. Perform additional duties as required.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Change Leadership
  • Communication & Influence
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making
  • Program / Project Management
  • Developing Self & Others

Required Certifications

Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification OR equivalent – prior to starting.