Youth Development Program Coordinators/Leads

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our Program Coordinators intentionally foster a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing while implementing high quality Youth Development Programs. This position is for entry level front line supervision, perfect for those interested in building experience in administrative competencies, developing program curriculum and for those who want to build leadership skills both in working with children as well as guiding and coaching staff. Program Coordinator professionals assist with providing quality experiences for youth that focus on the core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring of the YMCA.

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:

1. Supervise program leads and program assistants in youth development program settings including daily operations, curriculum implementation, observations, program creation, promotion, planning, and delivery.

2. Assure that the staff and programs are fulfilling all requirements set by local, state, federal, and other program standards necessary to operate a fully functional and DHS-licensed childcare program.

3. Ensures program spaces are neat, orderly, and free from all safety impediments.

4. Assist program director with ensuring Department of Human Services and billing-related submissions, sign in/out sheets and incidents/accidents reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner.

5. Make ongoing, systematic observations of children and staff during program activities and assist with evaluation of each child. Nurture children through purposeful programming to build achievement, belonging and relationships.

6. Follows all procedures and standards. Observe youth programs and modeling best practices for staff. 7. Assist program director with facilitating staff meetings and in-service trainings.

8. Assist program director with maintaining up to date and compliant child records, staff records, and facility inspection records.

9. Assist program director with managing weekly staff schedules and coverage for staff.

10. Assist program director with recruitment, staff onboarding, and ongoing staff development.

11. Cultivate positive relationships, conduct parent conferences, and maintain effective communication with parents. Serve as primary liaison between parents and the YMCA.

12. Maintain program and equipment.

13. Maintain required program records.

14. Attend and participate in campaign and fundraising efforts facilitated by the YMCA, family nights, program activities, after-hours staff meetings, staff training, and field related professional conferences. 15. Must exemplify appropriate behavior and act as a role model for participants showing the core values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

16. Perform other duties, as necessary, to assure excellent operation of the YMCA youth development programs.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

● Engaging Community

● Communication & Influence

● Developing Self & Others

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

The Family YMCA of Black Hawk County, throughout its history, has asserted the dignity of all people without exception. We also recognize that individuals, families and communities are diverse. The Y values and respects this diversity and chooses to be inclusive through its acceptance of all individuals regardless of race, age, gender, religion, ability, cultural identity, or sexual orientation. The Family YMCA of Black Hawk County, while not adhering to any doctrine or dogma, is committed to Christian principles. This includes asserting that individuals, without exception, are intrinsically valuable. Our Y is committed to:

• Welcoming all individuals in its programs and facilities.

• Developing programs that respond to the needs of its membership, participants and community. • Utilizing hiring and employment practices that are free of bias.

• Hiring and maintaining a diverse staff and corps of volunteers.

• Maintaining a safe environment that is free of acts of discrimination or harassment against any individual.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Associate's degree or higher in related field (Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred) ● Experience facilitating youth development programs, including such areas as early learning development setting, camp, before/after school programs, and/or enrichment programs for school-age youth. ● Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate program activities. Possess personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.

● Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments

of the community.

● CPR/First Aid/AED, Bloodborne Pathogens certification, Mandatory Reporter/Child Abuse Prevention certifications, and other required trainings within 30/60/90 days of hire date.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

● The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The physical demands described here 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 essential functions.

● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

● Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. ● The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WAGES & BENEFITS:

Wage Range: $13 - $15/hour

Paid Time Off: During your first year you will have 10 Annual PTO Days, accrued at the rate of 5 hours per pay period (max of 80 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 into 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 job offer and acceptance