Coordinator, Programs

About This Role

Coordinating programs at the Y involves developing positive relationships with students, parents, and caregivers, while fostering the potential of all youth. This role focuses on building achievement and belonging in teens through skill-based learning and team-building activities, particularly for at-risk youth in the community.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust recruitment strategy to enlist new student participants into the program
• Plan and coordinate Teen Night monthly schedule and learning plan
• Write and carry out day-to-day curriculum and lesson plans relating to teaching media skills, cooking, gardening, arts and crafts, college exploration, career readiness, functional skills, and more
• Directly provide instruction for youth in the above lesson plan subject areas using creative hands-on project-based approaches
• Effectively collaborate with partners and clients from city and state government, public schools, community-based organizations, community groups, and private sectors
• Manage all youth during class time production and training
• Keep up-to-date accurate records and files and adhere to all of the administrative requirements of the Teen Department
• Develop an environment where at-risk and low-income youth can develop academic and workforce skills such as math, reading, language arts, resume writing, dress, oral presentation skills, and executive functioning skills
• Understand and carry out the best practices of Youth Development
• Track the progress of youth in the program and individualize the instruction as needed to ensure that all youth gain new skills and are successful
• Lead in managing inventory of all program equipment and supplies along with needed administrative duties (filing, copying, data security)
• Provide support and professional advice regarding youth participation in extracurricular programs, higher education selection, and additional resources youth participant may benefit from
• Maintain open lines of communication with participants, staff, and supervisor
• Give leadership to volunteer development with particular emphasis on volunteer/staff teamwork
• Develop and lead working Teen Program Committees, recruit committee members and chairpersons, create charts of work, build agendas, and follow agreed-upon best practices
• Work with front-line staff, act as a role model for proper member involvement techniques that perpetuate level of commitment and “buy-in” to YMCA programs, volunteerism, and campaigner/donor
• Consult and advise in the selection of board members, committee chairs, and committee members
• Follow agreed-upon best practices for all work with board, committees, and task forces
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and supervise Teen Program department volunteers and parents
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and other YMCA functions as required by the supervisor
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management
• Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff
• Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Requirements

• Age: 21 years or older
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; college experience preferred
• Related Experience: Experience working with high school students and leading skill-based classes; experience developing curriculum around a specific topic focusing on skill mastery; ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities
• Specialized Skills: Strong character values, communication skills, emotional maturity; experience with MAC and PC format technology
• Qualifications: Current First Aid, Adult, Infant, and Child CPR Certifications (preferred); TB Test and health screen may be required
• Physical ability to lift 20-25lbs

Important Details

• Schedule: Job is performed indoors as well as outdoors

About the Company

The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.