Youth Programs Coordinator Grundy Family Ymca

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Coordinator of Youth Programs intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, and nurturing while developing, organizing, and implementing high-quality YMCA youth program(s). Under the direction of the Executive Director Of Programs, the Youth Programs Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of all Youth Programs including Before & After School Care, Summer Day Camp, Youth Sports programs, and other non-physical youth activities. The Youth Programs Coordinator provides leadership and management of facilities used, staff and volunteer development, and collaborations with community agencies in meeting the needs of YMCA members and youth program participants.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recruit, hire and train a team of highly skilled staff and volunteers that appropriately relate to all members and the general public. Including effective delegation of duties for the Before and After School Care staff, Summer Day Camp Staff, and Sports Staff and volunteers.
• Retain and evaluate staff in program areas. Responsible to fill in for staff as needed and teach programs to ensure programs are carried out. Creates and maintains high morale of the employed staff in childcare and programming.
• Schedule, plan and conduct staff meetings on a regular basis, to enhance communication, provide necessary training, and provide other staff the opportunity to be involved in program development, creative problem solving, and to provide their input to successful program operation.
• Conduct periodic checks of the program site to assure that DHS licensing standards are being maintained.
• Actively works with other program staff in the creation and administration of new program material; evaluates all programs on a periodic basis to ensure adequate growth, relevance, safety, and quality of delivery.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of childcare programs, and youth and adult programs. Specifically, preparing and maintaining all equipment and supplies necessary to carry out programs.
• Grow, Promote, and Expand ALL Sports and Special events programming through the Grundy County and surrounding areas.
• Ensures the childcare facility is neat, orderly, and free from all safety impediments. Is responsible for establishing a reports procedure for incidents/accidents that occur within the facility, ensuring all necessary written reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner.
• Keeps records essential for control, evaluation, and reporting to the Programs Committee, the Board of Directors, and the CEO. Prepares monthly and annual reports.
• Maintains monthly work schedules, bi-weekly time sheets, and all required childcare forms, completing and submitting monthly forms to appropriate offices.
• Participate in YMCA fundraising and financial development activities such as; grant writing, implementation, and reporting, the Annual Fundraising Campaign, and Family Time events and activities.
• Assist in the development of annual and long-range goals and objectives for all YMCA programs, based on the YMCA mission, strategic vision, and community needs.
• Prepares annual budget for program functions in consultation with the EDP. Administers the approved budget and takes appropriate action to correct variances.
• Promotes membership enrollment and program participation; assures careful assimilation of new members and program participants into the programs.
• Develop, teach, and seek out professional growth opportunities for YMCA program staff.
• Represents the YMCA and maintains its relationship with relevant organizations in the community, such as Child Care Resource and Referral.
• Must exemplify appropriate behavior and act as a role model for participants showing the core values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Works as a Leadership Staff team member to help cooperatively lead the organization; Weekly Leadership Staff meetings.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the EDP, to assure excellent operation of the YMCA.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• • Engaging Community
  • Communication & Influence
  • Developing Self & Others
  • Communication & Influence
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making
  • Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
  • Minimum of two years working in childcare or sports programming.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  • Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Understanding of basic accounting concepts and applications including cash reconciliation, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, get up and down, walk; use hands to finger and handle, feel or use objects, keyboards, and controls and to write and read; hear and talk. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and in an emergency situation, the candidate must lift and manage the movement of the person in need of assistance, regardless of their weight.

WAGES & BENEFITS:

Salary: $16 - $18/hr, non-exempt, 40 hours per week

Paid Time Off: During your first year you will have 15 Annual PTO Days, accrued at the rate of 5 hours per pay period (max of 120 hours may be accrued annually).

Retirement: Upon being vested (after 2 years of YMCA employment with 1,000 hours worked in each of those two years the Y will make contributions to the YMCA Retirement Fund Plan at the rate of 8%, fully paid by the Y, which requires a 4% match from the employee. You can maximize your retirement savings by opening a 403(b) Smart Account, a voluntary tax-deferred savings account with the YMCA Retirement Fund.

Health & Dental Insurance: After 30 days of regular full-time employment, you are eligible for participation in the YMCA’s group health and dental insurance plans.

*A full list of benefits and costs will be provided prior to the job offer and acceptance.